A: I went into teaching knowing full well that it would be a stressful profession. During my teacher education program I have developed several strategies to deal with the day-to-day stressors that inevitably come with the job. I belong to a health club which I visit four times a week. On weekends I take long “power walks” through the woods near where I live. I’m learning about yoga and some of the benefits it offers to help individuals achieve a sense of harmony. I belong to a book discussion group, take watercolor classes at the local art association, and I have an active circle of friends. I try to maintain a wide diversity of physical and mental options that help me achieve balance in my life.
Don’t make the mistake of saying that you are not stressed by teaching – the interviewer will know, right away, that you are less than honest. He or she has had numerous years of experience as a former classroom teacher and will know that stress is an inevitable part of the job. Be up front and let the interviewer know that stress + teaching go hand in hand. But, also share the strategies and techniques that help you maintain a balance in your life.
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