We're back from the holiday break and ready to offer you more tips,
strategies, and techniques to help you ace your teacher interview. Please
stay with us - we offer a new tip or interview question each week
(usually posted on the weekend).
strategies, and techniques to help you ace your teacher interview. Please
stay with us - we offer a new tip or interview question each week
(usually posted on the weekend).
We're here for your success!
This week's question is one that often pops up in teacher interviews. It can be a tricky one - one designed to see how well you can think on your feet. Anticipate this one and you can really score a lot of points!
Why shouldn’t we hire you?
A: You might not want to hire me because I’m
young and inexperienced. But, please
don’t let my youth and inexperience fool you.
For example, I assume you are looking for a teacher who will be a
positive influence in the lives of students – someone who knows her craft, who
can motivate students, and who can solve problems both big and small. I assume you are looking for someone with
lots of classroom experience, lots of practical ideas, and lots of background
knowledge about learning styles and teaching strategies. I believe I can bring all those attributes to
this job. In student teaching I worked
closely with the other fifth grade teachers to improve reading scores by 18
percent. I also was part of a team that
initiated a behavior intervention program with the school counselor. And, I helped write a series of inquiry-based
thematic units for the science program.
I honestly believe you should hire me because I’m a go-getter and I’m
intensely passionate about teaching.
Arriving at the end of January is the latest book by
Anthony D. Fredericks:
Ace Your Teacher Resume (and cover letter)
Ace Your Teacher Resume (and cover letter)
