A teacher always makes a difference, in society and in the life of every learner. What is the reason behind it? It is because teachers have leadership potentials. Being a teacher leader does not necessarily mean that you have a commanding power but you must possess attributes that can be emulated by the others. In describing the leadership potentials of teacher, various traits are being derived.
Being a learner. Before a teacher instructs he/she first learned. He/she is an attentive and keen learner. He/she is willing to acquire all the essential skills in order to enhance his/her abilities. Indeed before you become a good teacher, you must first be a good learner.
Being a visionary. A teacher always has a vision not for himself/herself but also a vision for all. There should be a set goal to be followed and to be achieved for the benefit of all most especially of his/her educational clientele. It is said that a leader without vision will achieve nothing but a leader with clear vision will attain something.
Being passionate. A teacher is a very active or dynamic agent. He/she has the great and extreme passion to work and perform his/her tasks, duties and responsibilities. He/she has untiring energy to work on for the betterment of the school and of the entire teaching community.
Being committed. A teacher has evident commitment in everything he/she does. He/she has the big heart in dedicating himself/herself to the teaching profession. He/she does not think of much time and effort being spent in school and for its people but for the services he/she renders.
Being highly engaged. Once given the great opportunity to do things for the sake of others, a teacher will highly involve himself/herself wholeheartedly. Actively, a teacher will go on in the execution of various tasks that will be important to others.
Being innovative. A teacher does not stop from improving or advancing knowledge and skills in order to be more productive and fruitful on his/her teaching profession. He continues to acquire unique and advanced competencies in order to share to his people for the advancement as well.
Being reflective. A teacher thinks well before saying or doing things. He/she is very careful in order to be more righteous and be a good example.
Evidently, a true teacher leader possesses attribute potentials that are exemplary.
By: Cecilia C. Cruz | Teacher II | Gugo Elementary School | Samal, Bataan
