How to Be a Confident Teacher: 16 Tips to Unlock Your Potential

Confidence in the classroom is something that all teachers grapple with at some point in their teaching careers. I've trained thousands of teachers in my life and confidence (or lack thereof) can be a serious detriment to their growth as educators. So, how do you become more confident?

In this confidence series, we cover 16 tips on how to be more confident in the classroom. Even if you struggle with confidence and your role as a teacher, by applying these tips, you will naturally look confident to your students. This dynamic starts a positive feedback loop. You look confident, so your class responds to you better. Because they respond to you better, you become more self-assured - and so on.
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0:00 Intro
1:35 Control variables
2:37 Know your students
3:45 Join The Language House
3:59 Get great materials
4:53 Become an expert
5:43 Presense is everything
7:05 Your voice is king
8:23 Practice with your peers

[merlenh]

Yes, yes, yes!!! 👍🏽 I started teaching English in classrooms over 40 years ago (!) and these tips of yours are timeless. Folks, listen to Chris!

[hibamohamed]

tips:
1- control what you can control: your look and fit
2- know your students
3- get your material right
4-be an expert or fake it😂
5- presence is everything
6- your voices is king
7- don't rumble
8- practice with your peers

[henrycampbell]

These are perfect tips, and "knowing/mastering the subject that you are teaching always, always worked for me. My students in high school and at the university where I teach as an adjunct love it when they see that I know what the heck I'm teaching and make them part of the studies and subject at hand. Benefits both of us.

[krismr]

Omg I feel so dumb right now T.T I wish I watched this video before starting to teach, I am an extremely introverted person and I am struggling with the teaching thing wondering if I can actually be a good teacher :( you described me exactly how I think the students look me sometimes in the first clip, and it´s embarrasing to admit it bc I keep self-sabotaging instead of trying to be more confident. Thank you for the video, there are some points I still need to improve like the tone of the voice, the confidence and the last tip is a gem tbh, I am going to put it on practice, I always study and review my lessons but I think I still need to study even more in order to become like the queen in the topic lmao, thank u for the video!!!

[Actionman]

Chris is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His tips and tricks have helped me so much in my career as an ESL teacher! Thanks so much!

[suedeheadd]

i'm currently 16 and i've been hired by one of my ex-teachers to help her during english tutoring (i'm self taught, so doing all the explaining can be both hard and exhausting when dealing with children). i currently struggle a bunch with keeping 9-10 year olds engaged in class. i noticed i might be lacking presence or even authority in the classroom (which hinders the quality of the classes) so these tips are great! thank you for this video :)

[lucytaylor]

Thank you so much for these- I start teaching on Wednesday and confidence is really the only thing I’m worried about- the thought of being observed😩 thanks!

[meetthefabulous]

Thank you, Chris! I really need those tips 😍

[anhton]

Thank you so much for the sound advice ❤❤❤

[iandavis]

I'm off to Prague doing celta. In August. I might drop in. You have the vibe of a teacher celebrity

[zaramollaei]

You are relly perfect teacher i ever seen✨️

[berenyiandre]

Dear Sir, your advice is great ! Listeners follow this gentlemen's advice. Warm regards. Andre BERENYI English teacher in France

[najatskitchen]

Great tips. Thanks so much for sharing them.

[patriciafarias]

I learn a lot from your videos😊 I'm starting an online teaching program for beginners. Do you have tips for online teaching?

[fionaabdelaal]

You are funny! Half of us could be in films!!

[pesky_bee]

I tried teching in a language centre for a year and a half and despite learning to project a confident facade never got comfortable with it, just became more insecure and toxic. Taking a break for now, dunno if it's even worth it 🤨

[maimohy]

Is there any online training for teachers ❤? Or for those only in Prague ?

[premeraespada]

These tips works as a short term solution. You are screwed as long as your confidence depends on external factors.

[hjm]

I am so antisocial and shy person,   but i like literature and i like to teach it. Please give advice to become best lecturer without making a real connection with students

[boudraadouaa]

Thank u teacher. Would you talk about time management and an effective lesson plan next time pliz