#305
Cheshirecat - 8/25/2015 12:38 PM
I agree with Tamara and Angi. Patience goes a long way in making a good instuctor. I have experienced those with and those without. Now, don’t get me wrong, I have yet to encounter any instructor who was just downright rude and unwilling to work with me. It was more the subtle actions they had that let me know whether they were impatient or willing to let me take it at my own pace. For instance, I had a group of four, yes four...instructors that took a group down and left me at the surface to decend when I was ready. I felt really bad and I truly was attempting to get it together. On the other hand, I had an instructor who stayed with me on the surface and let me know it was perfectly okay to cancel the dive if I wasn’t feeling ready. I told her I was determined to get it done and we decended together.

Having a DM that can assist you in the training is invaluable. During instruction they can help you remember the skills or take students who may be struggling a little to the side for some one-on-one instruction.

Just the fact that you’re willing to ask this question demonstrates that you have the right attitude towards being an instructor and that deserves kudos!