Outstanding Employee Performance Feedback: Teacher Assistant

Sets aside time for intense or complex tasks that require one's full concentration

Thinks about whether there are resources to manage or distribute other than own time and attention

Encourages shy members to speak up by asking them for input on a subject they are knowledgeable about or interested in

Uses email discussions, document sharing services, and online wikis to communicate and keep group members up to date

Expresses negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a healthy and positive manner

Uses assertive body posture as part of strengthening self position when delivering a point home

Takes time to research and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of competing companies

Performs repetitious or routine tasks with attention and care and follows the required procedures to ensure all parts of the tasks are complete

Believes in the company's ultimate vision and is willing to push through brief rough patches in order to achieve goals

Has speedy and effective resolution of customers' issues and complaints and often tracks customers' satisfaction

Supports and helps other employees in their work in order to contribute to the overall success of the company

Takes own responsibilities seriously and consistently meets the company's expectations for professionalism, service, and quality

Is always looking for new ways to help the team members achieve their personal goals as well as the company goals

Seeks feedback from other employees; communicates one's areas of strengths and works closely with one's superiors to identify development needs

Writes notes of appreciation to employees who are doing exemplary work, makes positive contributions and goes beyond the call of duty

Introduces oneself to colleagues at social work events such as retreats, holiday parties, and conferences in order to know them better

Strives to understand before being understood; thinks about what the other person wants and how they would want to be persuaded for a particular work or situation

Practices and rehearses how to present a situation and gets ready for all possible outcomes

Takes the time to get to know own surroundings in order to know how to respond

Understands what needs to be done at work and is always willing to pitch in and get it done

How do you prioritize your tasks to make sure that all are attended to and that they meet deadlines?

What tips have you used to differentiate tasks that fit well in multi-tasking from those that require your undivided attention?

Have you been rewarded in the past for successfully empowering a group of people in achieving a goal? If yes, what was the reward?

Some people prefer working alone while other prefer working as a team. What do you prefer and why?

Have you ever used verbal communication to get a point across that was important to you?

Have you ever been in a situation where you were motivated to question your employer's decision?

Describe a time when you were confused by a client's request. What process did you use to clarify things?

Can you describe a time when you were able to produce quality work when under pressure? How did you go about ensuring the quality of your work?

Are there times you have come in early or stayed late in order to meet a deadline?

Is there a time you were able to provide your own motivation even though you were working alone? How did you motivate yourself?

What steps have you taken to improve your effectiveness in the company, workgroup and your career?

Would you rather design procedures and plans or implement/manage them? Why?

Look back to when you were about seven years old. Is where you are now where you wanted to be?

If you were asked to supervise your colleagues, how would you interact with them in order to help them find their personal drive?

Describe a time when you have been able to address an angry customer and build a great relationship. What was the problem and how did you handle it?

Describe a time when a colleague asked you to keep something confidential. How did you go about building this trust?

When selling an idea, it is sometimes useful for one to use real-life stories. Can you give an example of a time when you were able to do that? What was the outcome?

In your opinion, which is the best time to persuade others? Explain your answer

When is the last time you failed in a project because you did not use common sense? How did you rise up?

What have you done to avoid the most common arguments with your colleagues and customers?