1️⃣ Personal Qualities

• Have genuine passion for teaching — love what you do.
• Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy the process of learning and teaching.
• Stay happy and motivated by your students’ success.
• Be open to saying “I don’t know” when needed — honesty builds trust.
• Stay free from unnecessary stress and maintain work-life balance.

2️⃣ Professional Competence

• Be strong and knowledgeable in at least one specialized domain.
• Ensure your domain knowledge is industry-oriented and up to date.
• Continuously learn — find mentors and meet experts in your field.
• Dedicate a portion of your income (e.g. 20%) to your professional development.
• Keep a teaching assistant if possible to support your research and innovation.

3️⃣ Time Management & Discipline

• Be punctual — start and finish classes on time.
• Complete the course within the planned schedule.
• Avoid unnecessary cancellations — education should be consistent.

4️⃣ Classroom Practices

• Prepare well before each class — maintain notes and daily diaries.
• Gather plenty of relevant examples and present them at the right time.
• Teach concepts in the simplest and most relatable manner.
• Bring yourself to the students’ level of understanding.
• Do not skip or omit any important part of the lesson.
• Use effective communication skills — speak clearly and confidently.
• Demonstrate concepts whenever possible:

“A teacher tells. A good teacher explains. A superior teacher demonstrates.”

5️⃣ Attitude Toward Students

• Treat all students equally — be fair and impartial.
• Never label a topic as difficult — inspire confidence instead.
• Encourage students rather than pointing out mistakes harshly.
• Communicate with emotion and empathy — teaching is also about heart.
• Avoid gossip and irrelevant talk in the classroom.

6️⃣ Professional Ethics

• Avoid self-promotion like “I am the No.1 teacher.” Let your work speak.
• Maintain professional dress and behavior standards.
• Write blogs, articles, or resources to share knowledge with others.
• Celebrate your vacation and personal time too — a refreshed teacher inspires better!