Interview script

Interviewer : Why do you want to become a teacher?

Answer : I want to make my career in teaching because to make a positive
difference in the future of individuals. For me, it’s a fulfilling challenge to
best prepare the upcoming generation to become lifelong learners. I am
grateful and will always be to the educational system for implementing
such high values in me, and I will make sure to pay back the same.
Interviewer : What are your goals as a teacher?
Answer : As a teacher my professional goals will be as following:

 Integrate tech tools

 Involve parents more
 Create a better online presence for students
 Cultivate strong relationships with my colleagues
 Incorporate mindfulness
 Make learning more fun

Interviewer : What are the qualities of a good teacher?

Answer : To be a good teacher, these are the qualities I think that every teacher
must possess:

 Excellent ability to develop a relationship with students

 Caring, patient and kind personality
 Dedication to teaching
 Ability to engage students in learning
 Knowledge of learners

Interviewer : What can you contribute to the school as a teacher?

Answer : Every teacher should be unintentionally committed to providing their
students with the highest ever possible quality education. I will rigorously
focus on their classroom, academics, curriculum and other crucial factors
of students education and will make personal sacrifices for the sake of my
students.
Interviewer : How to make sure your students understand you?
Answer : To make sure my students understand me the best, I will

 Ask students to reflect and summarize

 Use interactive quiz sections
 Think-pare-share
 Choral reading
 Misconception check
 Practice frequency
 Peer instruction
Interviewer : How would your past students describe you?
Answer : My peers and students would describe me as encouraging, creative and
inspiring. I love planning fun activities for my classroom and involving
other classrooms as well. For example, last year I organized 'Pi Day' on
March 14 for the whole six-grade class. I planned scavenger hunts, relay
races and trivia all based around math. It was great to see all the students
work together, have fun and learn.
Interviewer : Explain the best way to communicate with parents?
Answer : I clearly understand that communication with parents is crucial to
promote the growth of my students. To communicate best with parents, I
will follow these steps.

 Create a parent bulletin board

 Notes on the child
 Family mailboxes
 Use the students as a communication tool
 Outside the classroom easels
 Regular telephonic calls

Interviewer : Mention what the teacher must not do?

Answer : A teacher is ideal for his/her student, so I would stay alert with my every
step. Here are the mistakes that I would avoid:-

 Relieve my student days

 Bad mouth another school staff
 Let loose in a community locale
 Questionable to your own motives
 Arguing and humiliation
 Too authoritative and strict with students
 Unequal treating and unfair rules
 Getting late
 Accepting late work submission

Interviewer :
How do you handle students’ behavioral issues in the classroom?

Answer : When planning my lessons, my goal is to grab each student’s attention in a

way that leaves no room for distraction using engaging interactivity and
participation. Should any student’s behavior affect my class, I combine
rewards and firmness to persuade them to be their best so we can all
enjoy the class.
Interviewer :
What annoys you most while teaching?

Answer : I try my best to design classes to engage and capture attention. Although
sometimes a student chooses not to participate, this frustrates me. That
 said it’s my duty to ensure that every student takes part in our class, as
it’s the only way to learn.
Interviewer : How do you assess students?
Answer : Most important are the school’s assessment guidelines. However, I also
understand that students have individual strengths and weaknesses, and I
take that into consideration when evaluating their work.
Interviewer : What are your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher?
Answer : As a strength, I gauge each student’s personality to identify their needs,
which makes it easier to give them the attention required to progress
academically. Being a parent, I’m also patient, so most student behaviors
don’t bother me. My biggest weakness is that although I have become
technologically proficient, I prefer traditional teaching.
Interviewer :
What traits make a teacher successful?
Answer : The most important personality trait for successful teachers is patience. Kids are
sometimes troublemakers, and patience helps achieve learning objectives. A
good teacher exhibits discipline and is firm, yet keeps an open mind and flexes
when necessary. We learn to approach each unique student differently for their
own good.
Interviewer :
Do you have any experience with lesson planning?
Answer : Yes, my extensive experience includes using state and local core standards to
cover the most learning material possible. I also try to design my lessons in a way
that objectively tests each student’s understanding of the material.
Interviewer : To be most helpful to your students, how much do you want to know
about them?
Answer : I make sure to know a student’s problems, how they prefer learning, and
passions. I once had a difficult student, Kevin, who was disruptive in class.
I realized that he was being bullied after school when I followed him to
the playground. Kevin’s parents had no idea until I spoke to them about it.
Kevin became one of my best students in the class, this resulted in a
quieter and easier to teach the class.
Interviewer : What frustrates you the most about teaching?
Answer : Kids who are intelligent but too confident and do not work on themselves
frustrate me the most. I had several kids like this in my last position, they
were not putting in any effort. I inculcated a research-based strategy that
incorporates student ideas into the lesson plan. This created more
engagement and their test scores went up 20% in less than three months.
Interviewer : Do you believe technology can play a major role in the classroom and
teaching?
Answer : I am a big believer in the adoption of technology in instruction, classroom
collaboration, and other aspects of its role in education. One way to
leverage technology is through the use of interactive multimedia lessons
to deliver a more enriched learning experience. It also makes homework
and projects easier, and remote teaching is easier now than ever.
Interviewer : What makes you a good fit for this school?
Answer : I am inspired by this school’s reputation for educational excellence and
for encouraging creativity through its renowned arts program. I note
there has been a dip in the AP test scores in recent years, so I am
extremely motivated to introduce my teaching strategies. I feel confident
that I could help students improve their scores and opportunities for
success.
Interviewer : What characteristics do students want their teachers to possess?
Answer : I believe that students want their teachers to be dedicated and
approachable, and they can tell when a teacher doesn't possess these
qualities. If students know you're working hard and want to support them
as they learn, they're more likely to succeed. For this reason, I keep an
open-door policy at all times and strive to build rapport with each
student.
Interviewer : What role does discipline play in teaching and what is your approach?
Answer : I believe that a teacher can't be effective without the right disciplinary
approach. I prefer to explain what's expected of my students, so they're
set up for success. Without discipline, there won't be respect, and keeping
students accountable may be difficult. After researching several methods,
I’ve found that a rewards system is the best method for avoiding bad
behavior. While there are certainly still cases that need to be addressed
with the school’s behavior program, using rewards enforces positive
behavior and gives children a goal to strive for.

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