Introduce yourself to your students, share experiences and your background as well. Ensure that the classroom experience will be an interesting journey.

Preparation is key, with that comes confident!

As a model educator, one must demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject, be professional and embody a commitment to lifelong learning. Lastly, to inspire students to adapt similar attitudes.

Maintaining professionalism is imperative. Be prepared. Model for students in dress, starting on time, and language. Handle distractions and disruption in class immediately and in a professional manner.

When meeting the class for the first time it is important to let them know who you are and that you are approachable and human, even if you come from a different planet. Let them know what is expected and that you are there to help and guide them. They are probably more nervous than you so put them at ease and let them know what is expected of them. Have Fun.

Due to my situation, a prison school, none of the students can have access to the internet. So, the only real technology I can use is PowerPoints and videos. I do have access to a school web (intranet) that has thousands of videos but it would take some planning to figure out how to incorporate those into my sessions.

I start every session with "dad" jokes that kind of relate to the subject but can see the value in having some kind of activity as a "hook."

The syllabus is like a battle plan for the troops. It tells everybody what is expected and when and where they need to be at all times. What is coming up, what we need to accomplish the next task. If a student gets lost, they can always check the plan and get back on track.

I've learned that you need to be personable, get to know each student.  Try to learn each students name, and give the students some information about you and your experiences in the trade.

By using different forms of questions, we can solicit different feedback. this will allow us to see what our students know and to spark discussions.