<p>Research has shown that an instructor's personality can have a major impact on the retention and progression of student learners. As an instructor, you need to be aware of how your personality impacts students. Being able to identify personality strengths so they can be made a part of your professional development. Students will be drawn to you as a instructor if you also display interest in them and getting to know them. But it is also important to draw boundaries between you as a student. You are not their friend, but their mentor and instructor.</p>