Listamania 3.0

Yesterday, I went to an interview for a Alternative Teacher Certification Program. It is my goal to become a certified teacher by the end of this upcoming school year. But first, I had to get accepted in to the program. This is what I have been taking classes for these last 3 semesters. So I submitted an application and made a 5 minute digital resume that I had to present before a panel of judges and a room full of other applicants. It went well. I did get accepted. But part of that process included a written questionnaire that I had to fill out. One of the questions asked me to list my strengths and weaknesses. This was somewhat difficult for me. It took some intense concentration to organize my list. And then afterwards, as I walked to my car, I naturally thought of better answers than I had given. So, without further ado, I give you a list of my strengths and weaknesses.

STRENGTHS

1. Honesty & loyalty (these always go together for me)

2. Attentive

3. Willingness to learn and lead

4. Organized

5. Positive outlook

6. Dependable

7. Creative

8. Outgoing

9. Enjoy a challenge

10. Can admit faults and accept responsibility for mistakes

WEAKNESSES

1. Outspoken

2. Opinionated

3. Overly-committed

4. Controlling of environment/situations

5. Tend to focus on small picture

6. Procrastinator

7. Wear emotion on my sleeves

8. Need to explain myself - justify

9. More reactionary than proactive

10. Speak before thinking