Sunday, May 17, 2009
It's that time of year again...teaching interviews!
I am still searching for that "ideal" teaching job and find interviews to be one thing that is simply nerve-racking. There are no other words to describe it for me. I am looking for some advice and guidance. Do you remember any questions during the interview that surprised you or a question you asked that really shocked the interview panel. Any questions or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)
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Hi Erin!
One question I remember being asked was: If you could pick a teacher you had that was inspirational to you, who was it and why? Something along those lines.
I agree with you that interviews are a very stressing situation.
Hi Erin,
First round interview questions are very basic. Here are a few that I remember:
1. Tell me about yourself and your teaching experiences?
2. List adjectives that your students would use to describe you?
3. What differnt types of technology do you know how to use?
4. Tell about your strengths and weaknesses?
5. How would you handle a conflict in your classroom?
6. How to you teach students in your class who are all on different levels?
I hope all of those help you!
Julie
Great topic, Erin. Julie covered many of the basics, but here are some of the topics I've always had in an interview:
1. Technology in the classroom
2. Inclusion/Differentiated Instruction methods
3. Extracurricular Activities
4. Classroom Discipline Plan
I had a few even ask some subject specific questions about which American authors I think should be covered in an 11th grade lit class or how to do an in-text citation.
Becky
Response to Erin
I hated the interview process. Especially the “What one weakness you feel you have?” question. This is such a loaded question. However, here are some things that I was told to do.
1. Make sure you asked them questions at the end but not just class size or salary. It is ok that ask them what qualities they are looking for in an educator. Then you can respond with how you meat those qualities.
2. Also, take some extra folders with you. They should have extra copies of you resume, transcripts, and activates you are going to be talking about. Most interviewers only have one copy of your information that they spent five minutes before you entered the room looking over. Now they do not have to share and it shows you are prepared.
3. Call in every favor you can.
Hope this helps,
Eric
Hi Erin,
If I have one word of advice for you in the interview process, it would be having a sense of confidence. I would also have prepared questions for the the people that are interviewing you as well.
Plisko
Hi Erin,
I honestly can't remember a lot of the questions I was asked, but everyone who posted seems to have covered many of them. I do remember, however, during my second round interview I was asked content-specific questions such as how I would teach the Pythagorean Theorem and how I would make it applicable to real life. If I could offer another suggestion, I would do some research on the district before your interview. Things to know: superintendant(s), school board members, district zones, class sizes, principals,what kinds of programs are offered. Hope you find these helpful! Good luck!!
Dana
I can't remember anymore, but I suggest writing down each question you are asked after each interview and the answer you gave. That way if you are called back for a second interview and asked to add on to your previous answers you will be ready. I know there were NCLB questions: know the pillars and discuss special education inclusion and how you would use technology. Good Luck!
-Kim
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