S. N. D. T.

Women’s university
Master of Arts In Education (syllabus 2015)

Student’s Name

Ms. Rukhsana Khan

SUBJECT

Special Course - II

Educational Leadership and Administration

Assignment Topic

Profile preparation of Teachers based on Myer-Briggs Scale

Professor

Dr. Pradnya Wakpainjan

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 INTRODUCTION

The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-inventory designed

to identify a person’s personality type, strengths, and preferences. Overview of the
Myers-Briggs test
Based on the answers to the questions on the inventory, people are identified as
having one of 16 personality types. The goal of the MBTI is to allow respondents to
further explore and understand their own personalities including their likes, dislikes,
strengths, weaknesses, possible career preferences, and compatibility with other
people.
The questionnaire is made up of four different scales:

1. Extraversion (E) – Introversion (I): The extraversion-introversion dichotomy was

first explored by Jung in his theory of personality types as a way to describe how
people respond and interact with the world around them. While these terms are
familiar to most people, the way in which they are used here differs somewhat from
their popular usage. Extraverts are “outward-turning” and tend to be action-oriented,
enjoy more frequent social interaction, and feel energized after spending time with
other people. Introverts are “inward-turning” and tend to be thought-oriented, enjoy
deep and meaningful social interactions, and feel recharged after spending time
alone. We all exhibit extraversion and introversion to some degree, but most of us
tend have an overall preference for one or the other.

2. Sensing (S) – Intuition (N): This scale involves looking at how people gather
information from the world around them. Just like with extraversion and
introversion, all people spend some time sensing and intuiting depending on the
situation. According to the MBTI, people tend be dominant in one area or the other.
People who prefer sensing tend to pay a great deal of attention to reality, particularly
to what they can learn from their own senses. They tend to focus on facts and details
and enjoy getting hands-on experience. Those who prefer intuition pay more
attention to things like patterns and impressions. They enjoy thinking about
possibilities, imagining the future and abstract theories.

3. Thinking (T) – Feeling (F): This scale focuses on how people make decisions
based on the information that they gathered from their sensing or intuition functions.
People who prefer thinking place a greater emphasis on facts and objective data.
They tend to be consistent, logical and impersonal when weighing a decision. Those

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 to prefer feeling are more likely to consider people and emotions when arriving at a
conclusion.

4. Judging (J) – Perceiving (P): The final scale involves how people tend to deal with
the outside world. Those who lean toward judging prefer structure and firm
decisions. People who lean toward perceiving are more open, flexible and adaptable.
These two tendencies interact with the other scales. Remember, all people at least
spend some time extraverting. The judging-perceiving scale helps describe whether
you extravert when you are taking in new information (sensing and intuiting) or
when you are making decisions (thinking and feeling).

The MBTI Types

Each type is then listed by its four-letter code:

1. ISTJ - The Inspector - is a no-nonsense type of person who is reserved, very

responsible and dependable.
2. ISTP - The Crafter - Let's do it - get it done now! Could easily be a ISTP’s motto
and description of their philosophy of life.
3. ISFJ - The Protector - are warm, generous and super dependable.
4. ISFP - The Artist - Out of all of the different personality types, ISFPs are typically
one of the most down-to-earth types.
5. INFJ - The Advocate - The difficult I do immediately, the impossible takes me a
little longer! This could be an INFJs philosophy of life.
6. INFP - The Mediator - Making the world a better place is an INFPs motto. They
need to have a crusade or mission in life.
7. INTJ - The Architect - are natural leaders. They are a confident and original
thinker, and believe strongly in themselves.
8. INTP - The Thinker - are perhaps the most intellectually thoughtful of all the
personality types.
9. ESTP - The Persuader - are life's adventurers. When an ESTP type is around, life
is really buzzing!

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10. ESTJ - The Director - is one of life's natural organizers. They are down-to-earth,
straightforward and direct.
11. ESFP - The Performer - are fun and delightful to be with. They live for the
moment, and know how to make the most of each moment.
12. ESFJ - The Caregiver - are people persons. They are outgoing, friendly and
warmly interested in others.
13. ENFP - The Champion - are charming, effervescent and people-oriented
individuals.
14. ENFJ - The Giver - Realizing dreams, their own and those of others, is what life is
all about for an ENFJ.
15. ENTP - The Debater - are highly dynamic individuals who typically say, If at first
you do not succeed, try another way or move on!
16. ENTJ - The Commander - are natural born leaders. This motivation is so powerful
that they may find it difficult not to take the lead.

How was the test administered?

The test was administered to 5 teachers (1 pre-primary, 3 primary, and 1

secondary level) to be attempted online on the website –

https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new

The test giver’s shared the screenshot of their results. The results were recorded and
interpreted and individual personality profile of each teacher was created. Based on
their personality type, strengths and struggles as a teacher of each personality type
was recorded in their profile.

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 PROFILE #1

Name: Aliya Shahed Khan

Age: 25 years

Teaching level: Pre-Primary (Mother’s Pet – Nagpur)

Test Result Screenshot

Ms. Aliya’s results show that her personality matches best

with
INFJ.

INFJ PERSONALITY: INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive
individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and
possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type,
making it the rarest of all the types. INFJs place great importance on having things
orderly and systematic in their outer world. On the other hand, INFJs operate within
themselves on an intuitive basis which is entirely spontaneous. They know things
intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without detailed knowledge of
the subject at hand. They are usually right, and they usually know it. Consequently,
INFJs put a tremendous amount of faith into their instincts and intuitions. INFJs
have uncanny insight into people and situations. INFJs hold back part of themselves,
and can be secretive. But the INFJ is as genuinely warm as they are complex.

STRENGTHS OF INFJ PERSONALITY TEACHERS: INFJs can certainly

make for amazing teachers, especially as they are passionate about the subject they
are teaching. INFJs might feel nervous about the idea of becoming a teacher, since it
can feel like an extroverted job in their minds. This isn’t entirely the case, as
introverts can make for amazing listeners instead of needing to monopolize the
classroom. Teaching is also about being supportive and nurturing, and these are
things the INFJ is great at. They can offer so much to their students, as long as they
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 are willing to step outside of their comfort zone and experience what teaching has to
offer for them as well. For the INFJ the step towards making that choice might not
be easy, but considering their options and the value it could bring is also important.

 Patience is a Virtue for INFJ Teachers: INFJs are capable of being incredibly
patient with their students, and this helps to make the students feel safe. They have a
way of really stepping into their shoes and so they don’t want to make anyone feel
rushed. While some teachers might play a stern and strict role, this is highly unlikely
to be how the INFJ approaches teaching. Instead they understand that each student is
going to work at their own pace, and sometimes they need a little extra patience and
understanding. The INFJ can be amazing at taking the time to understand each
student as an individual, instead of just the entire classroom as a whole. They
actually care about giving them a sense of purpose and want to spend time helping
them grow. Patience might not be something the INFJ has outside of their students
or other people, but when they care about helping they can become extremely
understanding. They know how to give people space, and when they need to step in
and help. This is something which makes them amazing teachers, as they won’t push
their students when the time isn’t right.

 Paying Attention to Details: While some teachers might not recognize subtle
changes or things about their students, the INFJ teacher does it. They are good at
paying close attention and observing the unique needs and behaviors of each student.
They want to be able to inspire with the way they teach, and are very passionate
when they are trying to share something with their students. The INFJ knows how to
recognize when someone really needs them, and they can step in and make
adjustments. INFJs are also amazing at adapting to change or different people, as
they have a strong sense of what people around them want or are feeling. This ability
to empathize makes the INFJ a truly incredible teacher, especially when they invest
themselves into their work. The more the INFJ puts of themselves into their teaching
career, the more they can really see that come to fruition.

 Make a Difference to Their Student’s life: INFJs have this innate desire to make a
difference in the world, and is something which is hard for them to shake. They
often hold this belief that they are meant to do something great with their lives and
to serve some bigger purpose than themselves. When it comes to their careers the
INFJ is likely to be very unhappy if they aren’t doing something rewarding or
meaningful. This is why just any office job is likely not going to make the INFJ
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happy, and can leave them feeling really detached from the workplace. Working as a
teacher is going to give them a sense of purpose, especially as they can recognize the
difference they are making with their students. Those moments when a student tells
them how much they appreciate them, or comes back years later just to share
something special with their INFJ teacher. Those experiences are extremely
rewarding for the INFJ, and helps them to realize how much of a difference they are
truly making in the world. It doesn’t have to be something on a larger scale, just
knowing they have changed lives is really meaningful for them.

The Struggles of the INFJ Teacher: For anyone there are struggles with a career
choice they make, and teaching is not a simple job. While INFJs might be well-
equipped as teachers, there are certainly things which can be challenging for them.
One of the biggest challenges can be their sensitivity and the fact that they take their
work home with them. INFJs are likely to continue worrying about their students,
even when they are at home with their own families. It can be hard to let these
thoughts and feelings go, as INFJs cannot just shut off when they care about
someone. They are likely to have times when this can be overwhelming, and they
can struggle to find those boundaries at first. The INFJ can also be sensitive to
criticism, and struggles when they feel as if they are not making a big enough
difference for certain students.
Of course it can all be overwhelming at first, especially for the INFJ who isn’t as
adjusted to social interactions. Standing in front of a classroom and lecturing
students can be unnerving for anyone, but especially difficult for an introverted
personality. It is likely the hardest adjustment for the INFJ teacher, but not
something which is impossible for them. As they learn to navigate the classroom and
their students, it becomes much easier for them to feel connected and not as if they
are performing in front of people.

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 PROFILE #2

Name: Sreepriya Yogiraj

Age: 35 years

Teaching level: Primary (Al Khozama International School, Dammam)

Test Result Screenshots

Ms. Sreepriya’s results show that her personality matches best with ESFJ.

ESFJ PERSONALITY: The abbreviation ESFJ stands for

this type’s key personality indicators: extraversion, sensing,
feeling, and judgment. ESFJ indicates a person who is
energized by time spent with others (Extraverted), who
focuses on facts and details rather than ideas and concepts (Sensing), who makes
decisions based on feelings and values (Feeling) and who prefers to be planned and
organized rather than spontaneous and flexible (Judging). ESFJs are sometimes
referred to as Provider personalities because of their interest in taking care of others
in practical ways. ESFJs act according to a strict moral code, and look for others to
do the same. They often see things in terms of black and white, right and wrong, and
they are typically not shy about sharing their evaluations of others' behaviour. ESFJs
seek harmony and cooperation, and feel this is best accomplished when everyone
follows the same set of rules. They have a sense of order in the way people relate to
one another, and often take on roles that allow them to help enforce that social order.
ESFJs feel a sense of personal responsibility for other people's needs, and are usually
eager to get involved and help out. They tend to be serious and practical, dutifully
putting business before pleasure—especially the business of caring for others. They

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 typically enjoy routine and often keep a regular schedule that allows them to be
organized and productive.

STRENGTHS OF ESFJ PERSONALITY TEACHERS: The best teacher is not

the one who achieves outrageous attainment in exams, nor is it the one who
redefines the homework system or saves the schools thousands of pounds with
efficient spending. The best teacher is actually the ESFJ: the teacher who shows up
to work on time every day, gives 100% for every lesson with a smile on their face, is
loyal to the pupils, sensitive to the parents, and committed to the SLT.

 Kind and loyal: ESFJs as teachers are extremely warm and helpful to their students.
They want to find ways to connect with people, and will go above and beyond.
ESFJs as teachers want to approach each student differently, because they
understand that everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace. They dislike
being too harsh with people, so they will often try to go a bit light on them. ESFJs do
want to ensure that their students learn enough information though, and will try to
help them absorb their teachings.

 Organized: ESFJs teachers assess students’ skills to determine their needs, develop
teaching plans and Individualized Education Programs for each student, teach
students individually and as a class, and communicate student progress with
counselors, administrators, and parents. They also have a strong desire to exert
control over their environment. Organizing, planning, and scheduling help people
with this personality type feel in command of the world around them. have an
excellent opportunity to display their warmth, affection and dedication in ways that
have a real and positive impact.

 Enthusiastic: Their contagious enthusiasm can make their classrooms very

engaging environments for students. That being said, this teacher personality type
can also be slightly narcissistic in their enthusiasm, following their own whims and
forgetting to attend to the needs of certain students.

 Sensitive yet firm: ESFJ teachers are able to establish rules and authority without
being entirely overbearing, using their compassion and support to smooth over the
occasional miscommunication or difference of opinion.

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 Like helping: The ESFJ teachers often enjoy helping their students to solve personal
problems and like to share their insights about them, their emotions, and their
motivations. They are empathetic sometimes to the point of being overinvolved, and
can become exhausted if they are surrounded by too much negative emotion.

 Practical and dependable: These teachers want to see their students reach their full
potential. They know that in order for that to happen, their students need to put in the
work. Because they tend to have a good relationship with their students, students may
find it easy to confide into them. ESFJ teachers may also be inclined to take the side
of their students in discussions about the school system.

The Struggles of the ESFJ Teachers: As ESFJs are rigid and judgmental, they judge
students very quickly. Their value systems are defined by fixed ideas about right and
wrong, good and bad, smart and foolish, and they tend to categorize everything they see
according to such dualistic concepts. They are reluctant to improvise and have a lot or
respect for rules, laws, regulations and traditional codes of conduct—a world without
should’s and shouldn’ts and dos and don’ts would be unsustainable and chaotic to the
traditionalist ESFJ. But as a teacher, in most instances, outside the box thinking may be
required. ESFJs can be slow to recognize this reality, making them rigid and unyielding
when a bit more openness to change is called for. 

ESFJ teachers lack creative thinking. Too often, ESFJs are so focused on the here and
now they miss opportunities for growth and improvement that are staring them right in
the face. A long view that embraces creative inspirations, abstract ideas and big picture
thinking can allow them to reach new levels of understanding, but taking their intellects
in this direction does not come naturally to ESFJs. A failure to respect the benefits of
creative power of the imagination can keep ESFJs stuck in patterns of thought and
behavior that have long outlived their usefulness. One common myth about ESFJs is that
they can sometimes be doormat - allowing others to walk over them out of a fear of
disapproval or rejection. While they are people pleasers, this does not mean that they are
pushovers.

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 PROFILE #3

Name: Chitrapriya Vijay (Al Khozama International School – Dammam)

Age: 38 years

Teaching level: Pre-primary

Test Result Screenshots

Ms. Chitrapriya’s results show that her personality matches best with ISFP.

IS
F P

PERSONALITY: ISFP stands for Introverted, Sensing,

Feeling, and Perceiving. ISFP indicates a person who is
energized by time spent alone (Introverted), who focuses
on facts and details rather than ideas and concepts
(Sensing), who makes decisions based on feelings and
values (Feeling) and who prefers to be spontaneous and
flexible rather than planned and organized (Perceiving).
ISFPs are sometimes referred to as Composer personalities because of their innate
sensibility for creating aesthetically pleasing experiences. ISFP tend to be tolerant and
nonjudgmental, but are deeply loyal to the people and causes that matter to them. They
endeavour to accept and support other people, but are ultimately guided by their own core
values. They will typically look for ways to be accommodating and may have difficulty
dealing with others who are not willing to do the same. ISFPs are typically modest and
may underestimate themselves. They usually do not like to be in the spotlight, preferring
instead to take a supporting role, and will avoid planning and organizing whenever
possible. Sensitive and responsive, they step in to do what needs to be done and are
satisfied by their personal sense of being helpful to others.

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STRENGTHS OF ISFP PERSONALITY TEACHERS:

Although many ISFPs will be Art, DT, or Food Tech teachers, many will be very happy in
primary teacher positions, especially in EYFS. An ISFP is a godsend for a Headteacher
looking to fill a new teacher job. They are independent yet follow the rules, they love
teaching for all the right reasons, and they connect with people without being outspoken.
ISFPs see the world around them in ways no other teacher type can, and their unbridled
imagination often manifests in the art they practice whether traditional or not. An ISFP
would be just as happy discussing ideas with a brain surgeon as with a Year 1 pupil, as
long as the ideas were fun and interesting.

 Imaginative: ISFPs teachers see the world around them in ways no other teacher type
can, and their unbridled imagination often manifests in the art they practice whether
traditional or not. An ISFP would be just as happy discussing ideas with a brain
surgeon as with a Year 1 pupil, as long as the ideas were fun and interesting.

 Independent and Brave: ISFPs can become stressed easily and are unpredictable at
times and their uncompromising independence means they will never really like direct
management. They also tend to shun management opportunities as they feel this may
limit their creativity and freedom of thought. If they find their balance, however, ISFPs
can be the rock around which entire departments or even schools are built even if they
don’t know it!
 Creative and Innovative: ISFPs as teachers enjoy connecting with their students, but
they don’t want to push them too much. They often have a very relaxed way of
teaching, because they want to make their student feel at ease. ISFPs care about other
people, and because of this they dislike being too hard on them. ISFPs do have a line
though, and will be stern if that line is crossed. For the most part they want to make the
learning experience fun and laid back. They are often seen trying new tactics as a
means of ensuring that their classroom is an enjoyable place to be. ISFP strengths
would be the ability to improvise, keep lessons fun. The ability to develop creative
lesson plans and hands-on activities is a great fit for ISFP skills and interests.
 Passionate: ISFP personality types like to share their passion with others. This quality
makes them excellent teachers in a wide range of fields. ISFP types who enjoy working
with kids might want to teach at the elementary level. Those who enjoy exploring
academic topics could make excellent university professors. Some translate their
artistic skills into a teaching career (dance instructor, music teacher) in which they can
help to nurture these skills in others.

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 Observant: ISFPs are super-observant and seldom overlook any details in their
student’s works. However, what makes them so gifted as problem-solvers is that they
know how to synthesize what they sense and experience into a coherent whole. ISFPs
are experts at finding patterns and connections, and this ability allows them to see
possibilities for change and improvement that others miss. Best of all, the advice they
give and the solutions they recommend are always practical, sensible and capable of
making any situation better in the present moment. 
 Principled: ISFPs will not sacrifice their principles for anything, and they have little
tolerance for cheaters, liars or hypocrites. Because they are so respectful and find
conflict distasteful, ISFPs will not confront people who disappoint them, but they will
disassociate themselves from those individuals as soon as they possibly can. 
 Sensitive: Sensing children love to learn by getting their hands on things, writing on
the chalkboard, making crafts and learning through experience. ISFPs prefer to dance
to the beat of their own drummers, relying on their own instincts to reveal what is
right, good and true. ISFPs don’t do this as a way to gain attention, or stand out from
the crowd. They simply believe that human nature is complex and varied and that
everyone’s path should be unique. 
 Artistic:  ISFP teachers are able to show their creativity in tangible ways and with
stunning beauty. Whether writing a song, painting an emotion, or presenting a statistic
in a graph, they have a way of visualizing things that resonates with their audience.

The Struggles of an ISFP Teacher:

Too sensitive: Kind and considerate, ISFPs are so determined to keep the peace that they
frequently suppress their unpleasant emotions or ignore their own needs. Putting people
first is great, but ISFPs too often forget to include themselves among that privileged group.
Unfortunately, ISFPs are very sensitive and can have their feelings hurt at the drop of a hat,
so their habit of deferring to the interests of others to avoid conflict tends to put them in
uncomfortable positions time after time.
Indecisive and unpredictable: ISFPs are innovative, flexible and adaptable. But there is a
fine line between flexibility and indecisiveness, and sometimes ISFPs are so open-minded
that they are unable to make firm and final decisions. Too often, ISFPs sway back and
forth like willows in the wind, changing their minds repeatedly in response to every
persuasive argument they hear.
Easily bored: ISFPs are doers who learn through direct experience and imitation. If the
instruction they receive seems too abstract or theoretical, ISFPs view it with suspicion,

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believing this style of teaching to be boring or irrelevant. But this preference can adversely
affect their performance as students. Effective learning requires focus and commitment,
and ISFPs at times are not as dedicated as they should be. This can limit their ability to
absorb new and useful knowledge. 
Lack of future planning: ISFPs don’t always perceive the full consequences of their
actions, or understand how the present inevitably shapes the future. Those who refuse to
look beyond the immediate horizon may be unprepared for unpleasant happenings or
overwhelmed by new duties and responsibilities—such as those that accompany the arrival
of a child, for example. As a result, they may struggle with financial affairs, be ambushed
by emergencies or fail to notice the way unresolved conflicts can poison relationships over
the long term. 

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 Name: Zohra Khan

Age: 45 years

Teaching level: Primary (Center Point School, Nagpur)

Test Result Screenshots

Ms. Zohra’s results show that her personality matches

best with ENFJ.

ENFJ PERSONALITY: ENFJ stands for extraversion (E),

intuition (N), feeling (F), and judging (J). Extraversion is associated with such qualities as
being outgoing and friendly. ENFJs are warm and empathetic people that are highly attuned
to other people’s needs and emotions. Radiating positive energy, they constantly look for
ways to contribute to humanity. Being intuitive helps ENFJs see others’ potential rather than
just their current situation. It also helps them interpret things in an original way that leads to
unique insights about others. Having a feeling style means that you prioritize relationships
and emotions. “Feeling” types make decisions with other people in mind. Finally, judging is
associated with structure and organization. It means that you prefer to plan things in advance
so that you know what to expect.

STRENGTHS OF ENFJ PERSONALITY TEACHERS: ENFJs are rare type of teacher –

a natural leader with genuinely good intentions and the energy to work hard for school
improvement and attainment. ENFJs tend to be patient and tolerant teachers who can win
over challenging or naughty pupils with charisma and flair. ENFJs can easily find themselves
in a senior position without really knowing how they got there. ENFJs are actually commonly
seen in the teaching fields, since they thoroughly enjoy connecting with people. Being able to
use their knowledge as a way to improve someone else’s life and help them learn, is truly
enjoyable for ENFJs. They are often seen as the fun teacher, who also can be a little hard

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when they are trying to push their students. They make their class fun and exciting for their
students, but at the same time they push them to constantly be better.

 Caring and Helpful: When it comes to teaching ENFJs are often seen fitting very well
into these roles. They enjoy being able to help others and have outgoing and sometimes
larger than life personalities. They are not afraid of being in front of others and
connecting with them, which makes it somewhat easy for the ENFJ to adjust to lectures
and being watched by their students. ENFJs enjoy making others happy and will go out
of their way to be there for their students. This makes them giving and often very
lovable as teachers, often being seen as the favorite for most students. ENFJs often feel
very rewarded by this type of career, as they enjoy helping and being around other
people.

 Patient: ENFJs are often very patient teachers, and seek to make their students feel
appreciated and understood. They don’t like pushing them or making them feel like
they are being judged, instead they want to be supportive. ENFJs can sense when
someone is feeling overwhelmed and this ability to connect with their students is very
useful. They know how to adapt when something is not working and will find new
ways to help their students connect to the subject. For the ENFJ teaching is often very
connected to the students and helping them, not just about the material they are
teaching.

 Passionate: While they are passionate individuals who will really love being able to
share what they know with others, they also care about people. ENFJs don’t like
focusing only on the information and will not make the process of learning a cold one.
They are not indifferent to the needs of others, which is often why their students love
them so much. ENFJs will find a way to help their students become excited about the
subject they are learning, wanting to help them connect. Students might end up more
connected to the teacher than the subject, but this helps them become excited to
impress the ENFJ and do their best. This is something which can really inspire people
to keep learning and figure out what makes them feel as understood and appreciated as
the ENFJ can. \

 Motivators: They often know how to say the right things to help their students believe
in themselves, which is a gift that can last a lifetime. Most people don’t realize how
much of a difference this can make, especially if the ENFJ teaches high school or
younger. They can really make an impact which is lasting, causing people to look back
fondly on their time spent in that class.

 Organized: ENFJs often know how to put together a lesson plan and are good at
focusing on the details. While some people might struggle with planning things out,
ENFJs do not deal with this problem. When they set their minds to something they go
above and beyond to get it done. ENFJs are perfectionists, which makes them want to
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 be sure they get every detail correctly and work hard to live up to expectations. This is
something which helps them to keep things clear and concise for their students, rather
than leaving them confused about what is to come. They can set things out clearly and
help their students feel organized and together as well. ENFJs are jugglers, wanting to
ensure that they can take care of everyone all at once.

 Influencers: Being able to make a difference in the lives of their students and impact
them in long-term ways is something which will give the ENFJ a sense of purpose.
They often have this inner desire to do something with their lives, knowing that they
want to be someone who can really help those around them. Being a teacher might not
always be an easy job for the ENFJ, but it is something which gives them that sense of
meaning and purpose in their lives. Being able to help others and connect with people
really is rewarding for them.

The Struggles of the ENFJ Teacher: Even if teaching is a wonderful choice for ENFJs,
there are always setbacks and difficulties to every career choice. One of the biggest struggles
for the ENFJ is not being able to set boundaries or distance themselves from their students.
When they are home they often think about their students and can even worry about them
frequently. They care about people and don’t really know how to just shut off those feelings.
The ENFJ will go above and beyond in ways which can seem unnecessary as a teacher, but
they just want to make a difference in the lives of those they care for. Being so caring is
certainly a good thing but it can just make things a bit difficult for the ENFJ teacher at times.

ENFJs are often skilled at finding ways to connect with people, which truly helps them
become excellent teachers but this unfortunately, opens ENFJs up to being used by lazier,
less positive staff. Remember to say ‘no’ once in a while and try not to take things too
personally. The big danger for all ENFJs is that they become too idealistic; living in the
world they want rather than the one they have.

If they can balance their noble intentions with the realistic challenges of modern schools, they
can provide the blueprint for new teachers to follow in order to get the absolute most out of
teaching.

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 Name: Ayesha Khan

Age: 38 years

Teaching level: Secondary

Test Result Screenshots

Ms. Ayesha’s results show that her personality

matches best with ISFJ.

ISFJ PERSONALITY: ISFJ is an acronym used to describe

one of the sixteen personality types created by Katharine
Briggs and Isabel Myers. It stands for Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging. ISFJ
indicates a person who is energized by time spent alone (Introverted), who focuses on facts
and details rather than ideas and concepts (Sensing), who makes decisions based on feelings
and values (Feeling) and who prefers to be planned and organized rather than spontaneous
and flexible (Judging). ISFJs are sometimes referred to as Protector Personalities because of
their interest in keeping people safe and well cared for. ISFJs are driven by their personal
values, and are conscientious in their behaviour. They typically want to work hard, get along
with others, and make sure they do what is expected of them.

STRENGTHS OF ISFJ PERSONALITY TEACHERS: ISFJs as teachers are often warm and
inviting, and enjoy helping their students feel safe. They do not want to make people feel
judged, so the ISFJ often tries to be compassionate. When it comes to teaching they want to
make sure that their students participate, but do not feel overwhelmed. Sometimes the ISFJ
will go a bit easy on their students, and hopes to help inspire instead of push them.

 Conventional and Classic: ISFJs are the model teacher and represent the ideal person to
be in front of a class. They are imaginative and observant, authoritative and patient, and
loyal and hardworking. ISFJs are meticulous, perfectionist, and enthusiastic: they are the
ones staying up until 11pm marking homework, setting up niche clubs for the two pupils

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 who would love it, and devising their own resources and sharing them with the rest of the
staff team.

 Hardworking: ISFJs are the hardest workers of all they teacher types – not because they
are after reward (though recognition will make an ISFJ grin from ear to ear) – but because
they don’t know any other way. This natural sense of duty, however, can cause them to
take on too much work and burn out. This is why so many ISFJs leave teaching after only
two or three years and in order to have a long career, they need to work hard on ‘tough
guy’ persona that will protect them from being taken for granted by pupils and teachers
alike.

 Supportive: The ISFJ is a person who is always willing to help. ISFJs as teachers do
believe in helping their students learn the material, so they will try to find ways to connect
with them on a more helpful level. They like to share their knowledge with their students
to encourage others to succeed. They use their time, experience, and energy in creative
ways whenever their students need it.

 Reliable: ISFJ personalities don’t wait until the last second to get stuff done. They don’t
rush off to new projects before completing their current one either. These people are
careful and meticulous. They believe that a steady, patient approach will help them reach
their goals one day. You are guaranteed to receive someone that is completed to the
highest of standards with this personality type.

 Observant: The ISFJ personality may not sense the emotions in their students, but they
are able to observe how they feel with their non-verbal communication. They take a
practical approach to teaching, keeping their own emotions firmly planted as they look for
solutions within their current environment. There is a natural curiosity found within this
personality type, which they use to try to inspire their students to duplicate the results
they’re able to achieve.

 Enthusiastic: Although the goal needs to be something that interests them, the ISFJ will
jump into a project and not stop until the work is done. They believe that their hard work
makes a real difference in the lives of other people. Each person has their own preference
in the causes they choose to support. You will find ISFJ personalities fighting poverty,
working at the local food bank, or doing something extra to make someone’s day. As their
enthusiasm begins to grow, so does their loyalty. When an ISFJ is on your side, there is
good stuff about to happen.

 Practical: ISFJ personalities believe that passion should have a purpose. They don’t jump
into assigning projects to students with blinders on, hoping for the best. They look to
create a routine for students instead. When tasks become easy to complete because they’re
done repetitively, then a harmony is created that allows them to take care of their student’s
needs.
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 Hard Working: ISFJs believe in the power of hard work. When they agree to an
obligation, then they work until their responsibilities have been fulfilled. Part of this
comes from the fact that they hate failing themselves and their own personal expectations.
Another part is due to their desire to help others succeed. They will dedicate themselves to
a cause, fighting for it until success happens.

The Struggles of the ESFJ Teachers:

1. They tend to be perfectionists: Teachers who have the ISFJ personality hold high
expectations for themselves and their students. Those expectations may even be unrealistic.
They will work hard to create perfect results, no matter what those expectations may be. Even
if a minor mistake happens or a process could have been completed better, the ISFJ will
choose to downplay the successes that were achieved because they feel like they could have
done a better job.

2. They tend to be shy: The introverted aspect of this personality type tends to keep the ISFJ
teachers away from large social groups. It also creates shyness within the personality that can
be difficult to overcome sometimes. There are times when they will allow others to take
recognition for the work they did because they wish to avoid the public spotlight. They can
have trouble speaking up at meetings, going to parties, or even attending work functions.
Most ISFJs feel more comfortable on their own.

3. They take things personally: The ISFJ personality-type teachers struggle to create
separations when criticism is received. Whenever there is feedback given, this personality
hears the negative in what is offered first. Every interaction is something that is taken
personally, even if the criticism is indirectly related to their choices or actions. That negative
energy can then carry over into other areas of their life, reducing their work/life balance to
the point where everything and everyone seems to be out to get them.

4. They tend to repress their feelings: The ISFJ personality teachers tend to internalize
everything. They are naturally private people, sensitive to the emotions that others send to
them. One of the strengths of this personality is that they work hard to protect the feelings of
others, but they rarely do the same for themselves. ISFJ personalities tend to be tired and
frustrated a lot because they struggle to express their emotions in healthy ways.

References:
https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbtibasics/home.htm?bhcp=1
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

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