TeachTechnology Questionnaire 

Kisa Personality Inventory

How did your personality affect your choice of content area?

According to the results of TeamTechnology’s and Kisa’s personality tests, I have a complex and unique personality. I am introverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceptive. The reason why I chose English Language Arts as my content area is because I enjoyed the subject so much when I was in school. I had several exceptional English Language Arts teachers during my middle school and high school years. They left a lasting impression and inspired me to pursue the same career path. At the time, I was not particularly adept at socializing with my peers. I enjoyed reading above all things. My teachers only encouraged my interest. Many of the novels they recommended are now on my list of favorites. I loved English Language Arts in school. I could escape into a novel, a play, or a poem, and in the classroom I felt like I could share my opinions with confidence. I loved the subject so much, and I still do. I hope to one day share my enthusiasm for the subject with my students.

How does or will your personality affect your relationships with your students?

Although I might not be an extremely social person, I feel that I am great listener. I listen to my students, observe, and consider before I react to a situation. Observation is an important part of teaching. It is a great way to gather pre-assessment and formative assessment data. Effective teachers keep detailed anecdotal records of their observations to check for understanding and to track student progress. To better understand a student’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, interests, and concerns one must be perceptive. One must also be able to anticipate each student’s needs. Teaching, therefore, requires a certain level of intuition. To reach students on a personal level and to create a safe and welcoming learning environment one must be sensitive to each student’s emotional needs. An exceptional educator has both clarity of purpose and an innate sense of consideration for others’ needs and opinions. According to the results of TeamTechnology's and Kisa's personality tests, I have the makings of a great teacher. 

North Carolina State University 

Teaching and Learning Styles

Grasha's Teaching Styles Inventory

Grasha Reichman Learning Styles Inventory

How will your teaching and learning style affect your teaching and your students' abilities to be successful?

According to the results of North Carolina State University’s questionnaire and Grasha’s teaching and learning styles tests, I move from moderate to high. I am not exactly sure how to interpret these results, but I would say that I can easily modify my approach to better accommodate the diverse needs of my students. I have my students’ best interests at heart.