QUESTION 28 OF 29

As an instructional coordinator, how do you keep yourself motivated and enthusiastic, even when you are met with resistance?

A key thing to mention in response to this question is that you're resilient and always remain positive. Instructional Coordinators needs to have thick skin and keep one thing in mind: doing right by students. You may also want to mention how you will go about taking care of yourself outside of work. The more concrete your examples, the better. This is an opportunity to show your thinking process and interpersonal skills. Share an example of a time you turned a negative into a positive, and end on a positive note.

"I really believe in the school's mission, and I'm really empathetic. When tension is high, I remind myself of how exceptional both the teachers and the school leadership are; they both care about the students so much that they have a personal stake in the way things are done. That puts a smile on my face. And every morning, I remind myself that education is a dynamic field; it is constantly changing as our world advances. I'm really lucky to be part of such a dynamic field that keeps me intellectually engaged. When times are tough, I ground myself in gratitude and practice self-care to make sure I am always operating at my best at work."

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Anonymous Answer

Sometimes you have to take a moment, step back; give people space to breathe, and get caught up to where you would like them to be.

Cindy's Feedback

Good start. Is this the way you stay motivated and enthusiastic? When things get difficult or demotivating, do you recenter by taking a moment and taking a breath? You may want to reframe this excellent thought. I've given you an example, here.

When my work gets difficult, I take a moment to step back, catch my breath and recenter. This approach helps me remain in touch with what really motivates me, namely [teaching students? helping them succeed?].

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