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Using the STAR Interview Method

Situation / Task / Action / Result

This is a very powerful and popular technique for answering job interview questions.

The interviewer presents you a situation. You respond with the task needed in the situation. You also outline the action you took and the result from the action.

Learn more about this effective technique:

Possible Interview Questions

You need to prepare for some questions that might get asked so read over these questions and practice your answers. Remember, they want to know that when they hire you, you will be successful.

What is your educational background?
List five adjectives that describe yourself.
What is one of your weaknesses, and how are you working to improve it?
When did you decide to become a teacher, and why did you choose this field?
What personal strengths do you find especially helpful in your teaching?
What do you like most about teaching as a career?
What is your least favorite aspect of teaching?
What is your philosophy of education?
Describe your teaching style.
How do you structure your time to manage all of the duties associated with teaching?
What do you think is the greatest challenge facing students today?
What is the most difficult aspect of teaching today?
What are the qualities of an excellent teacher?
What is your approach to classroom management?
Describe your best professional development experience.
Describe your ideal lesson.
Describe your planning process for a major project or unit.
Describe your planning process for a major project or unit.
What plans do you have for the integration of technology in your own classroom?
How have and will you address your students’ different learning styles?
How do you modify your teaching to reach students who are struggling to perform at grade level?
How do you provide support for students with exceptional ability?
If most of the students in your class failed an assignment, test, or project, how would you respond?
What do you want students to remember about your class?
What steps would you follow to deal with a student who displays consistent behavioral problems in your classroom?
What could a visitor to your class expect to see?
Why should you be hired for this position?

Additional Interview Questions for Teachers

Pre-Interview Checklist

Professional Attire: Clean, ironed clothes. Hair brushed. Men wear a tie.
Brushed teeth.
Copy of resume.
Printed list of references (to provide if asked).
Copy of Certification held (or demonstration of eligibility).

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