Michele West-Lax Forum 4 Response Not having an extensive teaching experience, I utilized instructor skills and methods from professors of the past that I enjoyed. Upon walking into the classroom, I smiled and greeted students as they walked in. Once class began, I introduced myself, gave a brief background about my experience and skills, gave contact information, and then had the students introduce themselves and give a reason why they choose their area of interests. I wanted to get to know the students and for others to get to know them. These forums and trainings for immensely effective in ensuring the skills used in the past by previous professors, and the skills utilized in the classroom are standard and effective.