What kind of leader are YOU in the classroom?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What is your expectation of yourself and your students?

  • A.
    I have high expectations for both myself and my students. I expect myself to continue working hard and have a vision of what I’m going to achieve. I expect my students to always do their best, whatever that might mean for them.
  • B.
    I have high expectations for my students but not necessarily for myself. I want to see my students succeed so I do what I can to meet their needs on a daily basis.
  • C.
    I don’t have expectations. I just go with the flow.
  • D.
    I have expectations but I don’t necessarily stick to all those expectations as the school year goes by.
• 2.
  Which style of communication do you use with your students’ families and how often?

  • A.
    I only use email as my form of communication with families. I email once a month with a big update for the parents and a few pictures as well. I communicate in other ways when absolutely necessary.
  • B.
    I use most modes of communication as I like to make sure the parents are well informed and know what’s going on inside the classroom. I use emails for daily communication, phone calls for anyone who requests and those who I feel it’s important to communicate with over the phone, and I send weekly newsletters. I am always in communication with parents, no matter what’s going on inside the classroom.
  • C.
    I use email as a way for parents to ask any questions, address any concerns, and give me any updates. I do communicate via phone every so often but it only happens when something critical comes up.
  • D.
    I don’t really use any specific mode of communication but the parents know that I am available to speak at any time.
• 3.
  Do you set boundaries and are you able to stick to them?

  • A.
    I do set boundaries but I have a hard time sticking to those boundaries, especially in teaching.
  • B.
    I have firm boundaries in everything I do; personal and teaching. I like my routines and don’t want anything taking me away from my time.
  • C.
    I love to set boundaries but am not always the best at sticking to them. If they’re really important to me, then I will stick to it otherwise it usually goes out the window.
• 4.
  How would you describe your classroom management style?

  • A.
    I believe in setting the rules and routine from the start. That means the students learn what’s expected and it continues to be reinforced throughout the entire school. I prepare for the negative behaviors that might come up and prepare a plan each year.
  • B.
    I’m more on the relaxed side of things. There are some rules that are reinforced and others that aren’t. There isn’t really a set routine except specials and lunch and recess. It’s a bit more chaotic in my classroom than a Type A personality might like but it suits me.
  • C.
    What’s classroom management? It’s chaos inside my classroom on a consistent basis and I don’t know what to do! My students act terribly; they don’t listen, they hit one another, and they complain anytime I make them do anything.
• 5.
  Do you hold a vision for what you want your classroom to look and feel like and discuss that vision with your students and colleagues?

  • A.
    Absolutely! This is something I discuss with my students every single day. It is a great way to remind my students of the expectations and rules inside the classroom.
  • B.
    I’m not so clear on my vision but I know that I want to develop a vision for my classroom and share it with others.
  • C.
    I have a very clear vision for what I want my classroom to look and feel like but I’m not confident in it so I don’t really discuss it.
  • D.
    I don’t hold a vision for my classroom and definitely don’t discuss it with others.
• 6.
  Do you feel confident when you step into your classroom each morning?

  • A.
    Yes! I love my job and I absolutely love seeing my students grow and learn as the year progresses.
  • B.
    Most of the time. I do get bogged down when lessons don’t go as planned and I have to revise my plans on the spot.
  • C.
    No, but I’m really good at pretending and faking it while I’m teaching.
  • D.
    Never felt confident and have always questioned my teaching ability
• 7.
  How do you approach difficult situations where you know that it won’t necessarily make everyone happy, but it will be the right thing to do in the end?

  • A.
    I hate having to make difficult decisions. I’m a huge people pleaser and would rather know that everyone likes me and appreciates what I do.
  • B.
    I make tough decisions on a daily basis but it causes me severe anxiety so sometimes, I don’t follow through.
  • C.
    I make the tough calls because I know that at the end of the day, it’s the right call for my students and my classroom. If someone doesn’t like it, I am always happy to discuss it but won’t necessarily change my mind.
• 8.
  Do you feel that you know the steps to helping your students continue to grow and learn inside your classroom?

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  • A.
    Yes, I’m confident in the fact that my kids not only are learning but are supported and getting the services they need in order to succeed.
  • B.
    I’m pretty good at knowing how to help my students when they need that extra support or guidance but I get frustrated when my way isn’t helping them learn the material.
  • C.
    I’m a bit lost when it comes to helping students who need support. I need support and don’t always get it while at work.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are a Visionary Leader

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  As a visionary leader, you have a clear vision of what your classroom should look like and what the environment should be like throughout the year. Not only that, you have a vision of of the kind of teacher you want to be when you show up every single day. You have high expectations for yourself and your students, you know the behaviors you want to see inside the classroom, and you understand the importance of meeting each child's' needs. Ready to Take it a Step Further? Read on, Friend...1) JournalGet in touch with your thoughts by writing them down. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn out process, simply set aside 15 minutes to spell out your visions without judgement. At first, it might feel like just another task to cross off your to-dos, but I promise it'll be worth it – journaling is a powerful tool. It can help with the how of implementation of your vision inside your classroom.Reflective Questions:What expectations do you have of yourself as a teacher?Do you feel like you're meeting those expectations?Are expectations clear to your students? How do you plan to meet each child's needs?2) Find a MentorMentorship within teaching is super critical and not always available to us. Mentorship is something that should be a priority within a school. Why is mentorship important? It gives you a sense of support. It gives you the people you need to surround yourself with in order to flourish as an educator. Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey there, I'm Adva Hanan, founder and CEO of Educators Consult, LLC. I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust. Whether its mindset, classroom management, or reflective teaching practice, my course can make a life-changing difference.If you're burnt out from trying to control your classroom environment, if you've woke to the truth that you deserve to be present with your family, have work-life boundaries, this is the right place for you...I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust by teaching the step by step process to help you show up confidently for both yourself and your students each day inside the classroom.Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Sign up for What It Takes to be a Classroom Guru WebinarSign up for my free webinar. Think we'd be a perfect fit? Find out more by hopping into this webinar to learn the 3 steps to leading your classroom with confidence and self- trust.
• 2.
  You are a Communicative Leader 

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  You know how to manage any behaviors that may come your way. You model the behaviors you want to see and know how you're going to respond to any behaviors you want to eliminate. You have a super strong connection with your students and their families and communicate with them on a consistent basis. Not only that, you have strong positive relationships with those around you. You are your students biggest advocate and you know how to stand up for yourself when you deem it necessary. “Communication is power. Those who have mastered its effective use can change their own experience of the world and the world's experience of them. All behavior and feelings find their original roots in some form of communication." – Tony RobbinsReady to Continue to Grow? Read on, Friend...1) Journal/ReflectGet in touch with your thoughts by writing them down. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn out process, simply set aside 5-10 minutes to spell out your emotions without judgement. At first, it might feel like just another pesky task to cross off your to-dos, but I promise it'll be worth it – journaling is a powerful tool for relieving the negativity.2) Set Healthy BoundariesSetting boundaries is not selfish. I'm going to say that again... setting boundaries is not selfish. If anyone tells you otherwise, don't pay any attention. Setting boundaries means having that work-life balance you might be missing; setting boundaries doesn't mean you're not a good teacher. It means you have a schedule that works for you in your life and in your career.Take a Break From Working OvertimeLet Me Introduce Myself...Hey there, I'm Adva Hanan, founder and CEO of Educators Consult, LLC. I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust. Whether its mindset, classroom management, or reflective teaching practice, my course can make a life-changing difference.If you're burnt out from trying to control your classroom environment, if you've woke to the truth that you deserve to be present with your family, have work-life boundaries, this is the right place for you...I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust by teaching the step by step process to help you show up confidently for both yourself and your students each day inside the classroom.Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Sign up for What It Takes to be a Classroom Guru WebinarSign up for my free webinar. Think we'd be a perfect fit? Find out more by hopping into this webinar to learn the 3 steps to leading your classroom with confidence and self- trust.
• 3.
  You are a Self-Aware Leader 

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  You are unapologetically confident in yourself and your skills inside the classroom. You know who you are as a teacher and as a mother, spouse, sister, friend, etc. You know how to set boundaries and stick to them so that you have that work-life balance and don't come too close to burning out. You love to set aside time to reflect on your day and on your classroom. “Being self-aware is not the absence of mistakes, but the ability to learn and correct them” – Daniel ChidiacReady to Continue Learning? Read on, Friend...1) Find a Teacher CommunityA teacher community can do a person wonders if they find the right cohort of teachers. Having a teacher community can give you a group of people who understand what you do and how hard the work really is. It can give you a community to lean on for support. As teachers, we can't do it alone. Teaching is hard and it can feel really lonely when you don't have anyone to turn to. Not only that, it gives you a chance to collaborate with other working in the same grade or subject area. Collaboration can open you up to different ways of teaching, different ways to engage your students and so much more.2) Invest in your learningLearning alongside your students is something that is strongly emphasized when studying education. You are not only the teacher, you're also a learner. You can learn from your students. You can learn from the teachers around you. You can learn from a mentor. Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey there, I'm Adva Hanan, founder and CEO of Educators Consult, LLC. I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust. Whether its mindset, classroom management, or reflective teaching practice, my course can make a life-changing difference.If you're burnt out from trying to control your classroom environment, if you've woke to the truth that you deserve to be present with your family, have work-life boundaries, this is the right place for you...I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust by teaching the step by step process to help you show up confidently for both yourself and your students each day inside the classroom.Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Sign up for What It Takes to be a Classroom Guru WebinarSign up for my free webinar. Think we'd be a perfect fit? Find out more by hopping into this webinar to learn the 3 steps to leading your classroom with confidence and self- trust.
• 4.
  You are an Impactful Leader

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  You understand the steps to take in order to help your students. You know to make the difficult decisions that won't necessarily make everyone happy but you know, in your heart, that it's the right thing to do. You are so much more influential than you've ever dared to imagine. You love your students so much that you are willing to make yourself available to make sure that anyone who needs extra support is getting that support. This all comes with understanding your students needs really well.“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” – B.B. KingReady to Continue Making an Impact? 1) ReflectGet in touch with your thoughts by writing them down. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn out process, simply set aside 5-10 minutes to spell out your emotions without judgement. At first, it might feel like just another pesky task to cross off your to-dos, but I promise it'll be worth it – reflecting is a powerful tool for becoming a great teacher and learning from your mistakes2) Continue to Build Relationships with your StudentsBuilding those relationships will have you feeling in control. Building those relationships will have you feeling proud of each of your students growth. The relationships you build with your students can be a relationship that changes that students trajectory in school. It can make a difference, remember that.Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey there, I'm Adva Hanan, founder and CEO of Educators Consult, LLC. I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust. Whether its mindset, classroom management, or reflective teaching practice, my course can make a life-changing difference.If you're burnt out from trying to control your classroom environment, if you've woke to the truth that you deserve to be present with your family, have work-life boundaries, this is the right place for you...I help early childhood teachers lead their classrooms with confidence and self-trust by teaching the step by step process to help you show up confidently for both yourself and your students each day inside the classroom.Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Sign up for What It Takes to be a Classroom Guru WebinarSign up for my free webinar. Think we'd be a perfect fit? Find out more by hopping into this webinar to learn the 3 steps to leading your classroom with confidence and self- trust.