As a good teacher I embody many core qualities, including patience, empathy, adaptability, and respect. There are also various hard and soft skills that effective teachers should hone, from classroom management to emotional intelligence.In order to navigate the world of education with all its related constituencies and responsibilities, an educator needs to be knowledgeable, flexible, an impeccable communicator, and should be able to withstand all the highs and lows of what comes their way and needs to be accomplished,is what I feel.Patience is a very important quality that I possess.If a teacher is able to remain calm, consider others’ point of view, and think through scenarios, they will be able to navigate just about anything that comes their way.Empathy and compassion are two traits that are a close second behind patience when I think about the qualities of a good teacher.The students have to know you care before they can learn from you.Empathy is a constant exercise in stepping outside of yourself and your perspective to see the children you teach for who they are.Being open-minded to change is critical in this field.There is nothing constant in teaching. Good teachers have to be able to adapt to the changing needs of students, to new administrators, new curricula, new colleagues, and new technology.