The document outlines the many roles and qualities of an effective educator. It discusses that educators must act as coaches, mentors, disciplinarians, and peace-makers. Key qualities include loyalty to their institution, pursuing knowledge, effective time management, authority, ethics, dependability, cooperation, interest in others, initiative, patience, professionalism, compassion, motivation, enthusiasm, creativity, communication skills, and a positive attitude. The document provides activities for developing these qualities to become a strong career educator.

2. Motivator

3. Mentor

4. Friend

5. Disciplinarian

6. Peace-Maker

7. Negotiator

8. Arbitrator

10. Welcome Advice from Colleagues

11. Constant Pursuit of Knowledge

12. Effective Time Management and Organized Work Methods

13. Authority, Order, and Self-Confidence

14. Professional Ethics, Character, and Human Relations

15. Dependability and Flexibility

16. Cooperation and Teamwork

17. Interest in Other People

18. Initiative and Ability to Work Independently

19. Patience and Self-Control

20. Professional Image

21. Courtesy, Compassion, and Consistency

22. Desire and Motivation

23. Enthusiasm and Energy

24. Imagination and Pleasure

25. Effective Communications and Generational Skills

26. Winning Personality and Positive AttitudeManagers and director’s look For these qualities in the educators They hire!

28. Bring positive change by working with management—not against it!Activity Directions Write an Educator Mission Statement. A mission statement captures your goals and philosophies. Your Educator Mission statement should reflect every facet of being a career educator. Make sure to keep your statement succinct and short. Type your statement and print it out. Put your statement in a sheet protector and keep it in the front of your Learning Binder. This will serve as a reminder of why you are becoming a career educator.

30. You will benefit from other educators success.

31. You will gain extensive knowledge!Activity Directions Start making a list of questions that you can ask your future colleagues. Throughout your study of the educator program, you can add to this list. If you would you like to take it one step further, find a mentor at a local cosmetology school. Welcome their advice and knowledge. Start asking your questions now!

33. Learning is the basis for all thinking!

34. Educator should obtain at least 40 contact hours per year.Activity Directions Start your pursuit of knowledge now! There are multiple trade publications available to you. There are some publications that are completely free! Here are some professional favorites. (Not all listed are free.) Sign up for your favorite magazines and sites. www.americansalonmag.com Click on “Subscribe /Renew to Magazine” Follow the instructions. For most individuals, they offer a FREE monthly magazine. www.americanspamag.com Click on “Subscribe/Renew” then “to Magazine.” Follow the instructions. This is also a FREE monthly magazine to most professionals. www.behindthechair.com Sign up for this massive website of tips, tricks and techniques for professionals. Also don’t forget to click on the “Freebies” tab. www.pravana.com Sign up as a professional and you will be able to get certified for FREE with the Pravana color line.

36. Time- A continuum that is measured in terms of events that succeed one another from past through present to the future.Keys Concepts in Time Management Goals- Determines general direction of your life and energy. Establish Objectives- Your objectives will clarify your direction. Identify Priorities- List your objective in priority order. Analyze Time Use- Schedule during your peak times. Plan Your Time- Establish a weekly plan, allow flexibility Relax- Don’t over-organize. Time Wasters Interruptions- Learn to say NO Waiting- Put time to good use when you are forced to wait. Procrastination

38. For an educator to achieve recognition as an authority he must have self-esteem and self-confidence.

39. Self-Esteem- the deep-down feeling you have in your own soul about your own value or self-worth.

41. Must be a subject matter expert in every subject you teach.Activity Directions It is imperative to have unshakeable confidence as an educator. Think about a person you know who has high self-confidence and self-esteem. On a separate piece of paper, write down the traits and behavior of this person. Write down what they specifically do that projects a healthy self-confidence and self-esteem.

43. Educators must model and teach those standards.Activity Directions It is essential that a master educator knows what they stand for! Create a list of your morals and values. Type up this list, put it in a sheet protector and keep it in the front of your Learning Binder.

45. Must be ready to adapt to new, different or changing requirements.

46. Must be flexible and move into a learner-centered educational environment.Activity Directions Think about the last job you worked at or think of a position of responsibility you held. Answer these questions. How many days did you miss when you were in that position? How many times were you late in that position? How many days did you “slack” and not really get much work done? How many times did you say “it is not my job” ? How many times did you call in sick and you were not sick? Now review your answers. This should indicate if you were in the top 20%. Now you can take the information and set goals on how you can be in the top 20% as a career educator.

48. Successful cooperation is a two-way street.Activity Directions Read the following quote and write your thoughts about how cooperation and teamwork has changed the world. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

50. If you exhibit genuine interest in your colleagues, they will be happy to help you when you need it.

51. Goodwill practices with encourage teamwork and cooperation.Activity Directions Search online and research about the Law of Cause and Effect. It will help you gain a better understanding of how it effects the world and ultimately your teaching. One of my favorite books/video about the Law of Cause and Effect is “The Secret”. Go to http://www.thesecret.tv/ to learn more.

53. Be a self-starterLearn to take Independent Action: Study your position description. Read and study the school’s operating procedures. Read and study rules established by oversight agencies. Be willing to take risks. Follow the steps for building self-confidence.

55. Always stay professional when you face a challenge.Follow these important steps when faced with a challenge: Pause and Breathe—count to 10. Consider the circumstances Evaluate your options—every should win! Stay professional Listen to the student Apply the BEST approach

58. Be compassionate towards your students.

59. Your compassion will help ensure that rules and standards are applied equally and fairly.Activity DIRECTIONS Write down a time when you have shown compassion when no one else in that situation seemed to care. This same compassion will help you understand your students and gain their respect.

61. Key: strong personal desire and self-motivation are a must!

62. Desire is the foundation for all self-motivation.

63. Motivation is internal.

64. Motivation is like a motor to a car.

65. You will become more motivated if you surround yourself with high achievers.Activity DIRECTIONS There are a lot of things you can do to help stay positively self-motivated such as: doing think you enjoy, improve physical fitness, and identify major life goals or desires. Make a list of what motivates you. Remember that each individual is different.

68. A creative imagination will help facilitate the presentation of various course topics.

70. These students will vary greatly in age, background, culture, beliefs, and attitudes. Activity DIRECTIONS Research on the internet and find ways you can learn to communicate better with different types of individuals. Write down any notes you feel are important. Practice these communication skills starting today!

73. Successful people choose to work towards achieving goals.