Initiative means to have the ability to assess and initiate things independently. It means to take initiative when someone needs something done but they don't want to ask for help, you can take initiative and do it yourself. I define initiative by doing what you think is best for you and helping out others around you because it is right to treat people the way you want to be treated. Initiative is the ability to act and make decisions without the help or advice of other people. Initiative is the first step in a process that, once taken, determines subsequent events it is also a plan or strategy designed to deal with a particular problem. Initiative is a favourable position that allows somebody to control events. I have demonstrated initiative on the job by asking the teacher if she needs any help towards any school work or preparation for the next class. I can also show initiative by being prepared for class, ask questions when needed clarification, and always ask if the teacher needs help in any department. I pass time by walking around the classroom checking if students are on task and not waisting their time doing stuff they should not be doing. I also help with an autistic student in the classroom, I take him to the library so that no one can bother him while trying to do work, and he focus' better when no one is around. I also pass time helping out with volleyball practices and game to get a better understanding of other roles you can play while being a teacher, it takes a lot of time out your day to be committed to any extra curricular