A mediocre teacher tells, a good teacher explains, a superior teacher demostrates but a great teacher inspires, were the words of William Aurther Ward and clearly it brings out the key roles of teachers in our education system. For society to advance and achieve economic development, the role of the teacher can never be underestimated. This week we bring you Vincent Kayondo an Instructor at Spear Motors Apprenticeship training center sharing with us what it takes to be instructor of adults. This is what we asked

Tell Us about your self ?

Am passionate about developing other people, sharing relevant truth and a seeker of truth that is relevant to man kind's survival and wellbeing.

Describe your typical day ?

Its a day of research, reading, teaching and counseling young people, helping them find purpose in life and career.

Why did you choose that career path?

Its something i do with easy and passion. Just found my purpose in God, I believe that's the key.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities at work? 

Put house in order, teach, instruct, direct and command.

What are your main challenges ?

Stubborn, unparented young men and women can be quiet a challenge, their attitude towards life and education is a challenge to deal with. Their lack of motivation,focus to work for a better self is a nother challenge to deal with.

What particular skills do you bring to your workplace ?

Communication, teaching skills, technical skills as well, leadership skills.

What's cool about your job ?

Building lives is cool

What's not cool about your job ?

Society disrespects teacher.

How did you get your current job ?

By the Grace of God i passed the interviews

What subjects did you take in school and how have they influenced your career path ?

All subjects are important, did both arts and sciences at O-level and PEM (Physics Economics and Mathematics) at A-level.

What is your Education to date?

Have a CIPS  qualification

What aspects of your Education System have proven most important for your job?

I find all knowledge studied in school and personal study all important because i use all.

What trends are you seeing in your career field? 

Building more lives and helping people find purpose in life.

What are the most important personal characteristics required for the job?

Interpersonal skills, knowledge, empathy and above all the grace of God.

Which key people influenced your career direction ?

My pastors.

What is your dream job?

Serving God by helping His people see the light.

What have been the most rewarding events in your career so far?

Seeing young men and women finishing well what they started.

As a student, how did you cope up with the pressure to succeed / excel in class?

Always had a good relationship with my teachers.

What advise would you give someone considering this job?

Study hard, pray, have interpersonal Skills, Communication skills.

What outside class activities did you engage in that have proved beneficial on your career path (eg clubs, sports etc) ?

Football, scrabble, writers and debating club.

What kind of work experience would provide a good background for this position?

Background in teaching

Any Concluding remarks

All the secrets of this world are in Books. Cultivating a reading culture makes you