Barry Westling

Hi Susan: I believe all teachers have a personality that is unique to them. One key is if a teacher is honest and sincere in their delivery, and relates to students naturally, it would seem unusual for students to take those sentiments as boring. Maybe not dynamic. But a natural version of oneself is probably going to be receved better than an artficial version of someone else. If instructors come prepared with true passion, enthusiasm, and excitement about the topic, students should receive that and more interesting and enjoyable. Also, interacting with students provides variety, and that always helps keep… >>>

Hi Sonny: There are probably hundreds of both proprietary and internet-based assessments one can seek out. Many of these have a particular focus or spin, less so a general "this is who you are". In reality, knowing ourselves can't really be determined by a test, at least with too much accruacy, because the subject of the test is performing the test! Anything you find (and there might be something useful out there for you) will be effective only to the degree you're willing to be honest with yourself and work on improving defined weaker areas. Many people can do this… >>>