An outstanding teacher can make significant difference in student’s learning outcomes and experience. Therefore, the question how we can recognise the outstanding teacher among many others is important for anyone who wants to learn effectively and efficiently. Whether you want to check that you have the skills to be an exceptional teacher or you want to make sure you have hired the perfect one, this article will be helpful.

 On the day of our graduation as teachers, the university principal reassured us that, despite challenging times, we would all find professional fulfilment, regardless of our chosen field. After all, qualified teacher is a jack-off - all- trades- an actor, psychologist, mediator, writer, orator, advertiser, assessor, and more.

Effective and quality teaching requires multi skilled personality. Abilities as solid subject knowledge and art to explain it clear, coherently and intelligible with plain examples; communication; curiosity; creativity; empathy; motivation; assessment are crucial for an exceptional teacher.

Here is a breakdown of these key abilities of the outstanding teachers:

• Know the subject matter excellently and keep up to date with the developments and research; 
  
• Can explain complex concepts in simple terms and provide relevant examples and applications; 
  
• Possess a uniq blend of qualities and skills that allow them to communicate effectively with diverse students;
  
• Put themselves in their students shoes”, acknowledge and respect their students’ experience;
  
• Love what they teach and transfer their passion to the students;
  
• Motivate the students to learn by their own personal enthusiasm and positive attitude and by creating an enabling learning environment;
  
• Ignite the desire to learn and the thirst for knowledge by nurturing students curiosity;
  
• Use their imagination to generate new ideas and solutions;
  
• Promote the creativity among the students;
  
• Accurately assess intended student skills;
  
• Regularly evaluate their courses;
  
• Recognise the importance of continuous learning and actively look for the opportunity to improve their skills.