much about learning what works for students (and you know some of this: you were once a student) as it is about learning what works for you.
jump out of the box  do not talk slowly and deliberately. if you are a slow speaker generally, try talking faster than usual.  don’t put yourself out as friend not teacher. you need to respect the boundary here. you are a teacher, just a really good and different one.  if you are having a bad day, don’t let it show. if you are upset or angry, don’t let it show. you need to be the superhero figure here.
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