Interview questions (2008)

[Master Pre-K]

lilmisess..alot depends on the grade level..

[Master Pre-K]

Okay. I just bit the bullet, and applied for some temporary jobs. Found an online assessment in my email and finished it. Totally bombed the last 4 math questions..because they were those stupid series, what comes next questions.

I hate those.
I hate those.

somebody please tell me the pattern, secret. I could never figured them out.

They even had some with LETTERS!

uh.. I remember one..

1 2 48 364

I think

I know, it doesn't help that I don't have the exact question. But doesn't anyone know what I am talking about?

[lilmisses1014]

MPK, I'm applying for a second grade position.

I like finding number patterns...

[juviegal]

How do you respond to the questions when you are asked why you left in the middle of the year? I was forced to resign and I don't want to reveal to much information or bad mouth my administration.

Lisa

[Master Pre-K]

So, What are best practices for teaching reading/science/social studies/math?

Best practices for all subject matters are those which include a variety of teaching strategies, materials, and technology. A good teacher follows the curriculum, yet supplements as needed with outside resources.

Also, I'm having the hardest time coming up with a decent response to the question:

How do you teach writing?

In the case of pennmanship, handwriting is best taught thru repetition, using the board, student workbooks, lined newsprint, and easels. The teacher should model the strokes for each letter, and have the students copy the work. If a school wishes to use D'Neilan handwriting, the teacher should follow the exact guidelines, especially the placement of the paper on the desks, and position of the students' hands while writing.

In the case of grammar, I would introduce the parts of speech, and define their usage. I would introduce the forms of punctuation, and their usage. I would demonstrating proper spacing of words and punctation, using one finger space between words, or a pencil, and two finger spaces between periods.

Second graders should be able to produce 3 paragraphs in rough draft or sloppy copy format, without inventive spelling. At this level, students should be able to properly sound out words, and use a dictionary to verify spelling.

I would demonstrate the proper format for papers in my classroom, with a heading, proper paragraph spacing with indentions, and names on all succeeding pages.

At the beginning of the second sememster, I would expect students to produce 5-7 paragraphs, final copy format, with few errors. I would also inform my students that proper grammar and punctuation will be required all all written assignments, and they will be graded accordingly.

[Master Pre-K]

Originally Posted by lilmisses1014

MPK, I'm applying for a second grade position.

I like finding number patterns...

please tell me how to figure them out...

[Master Pre-K]

Originally Posted by juviegal

How do you respond to the questions when you are asked why you left in the middle of the year? I was forced to resign and I don't want to reveal to much information or bad mouth my administration.

Lisa

If you were forced to resign, and it's on paper, pretty much whatever you say what matter. Honesty is the best policy...with a twist.

"My postion ended."

The school will only verify that you worked there, your title, and salary. They are not supposed to say why you left. (legally!) Now, if you give them your former supervisor's name and number, they can say whatever they want, or pass the caller on to personnel/hr...but they are not supposed to bad mouth you either. They can say the same thing. They are no longer with us because the position ended.

So... don't say you were fired if you were... IMO Do the broken record routine. Repeat yourself, chnage the words, but say the same thing.

The district made some changes, and my position ended.

keep your cool, don't make any faces. If they really want to know, they may call. And tell them that, which will show you ain't scared of them calling. Which may get them to back down, and ask other questions...

The only thing that can ruin you is if the prospective employer asks, "Would you rehire this person?" and they say no. That is usually a reason for a job to reject you.

[teachertime]

Interview questions: What happens when a student already knows the material? What happens when a student doesn't learn?(I guess they want to know about the specific material that the teacher has presented)

[Chas]

Originally Posted by am elisheva

Question:

What are your reason for wanting to teach in our district?

My responses: location, TAKS scores, any other ideas? Basically, I want out of my current district due to insanity at the top!! But I know I can't say all that...

I know i'm way late, but never EVER mention "location" as a reason for joining a district. It's even more alarming for the interviewers if you list it as your FIRST reason. Also high achievement within that district is not an adequate reason to want to be a part of a district. Basically what you're telling the interviewers is, "i want my job to be as easy as possible, and your district gives me the best opportunity to coast through my teaching career."

You should state your answer in terms of the challenges that the district offers you. If it's a high achieving district, talk about how you could further challenge those students and provide them with the tools they need to thrive in a college environment. The district can figure out the location preference based on the address you provided them, and the fact that you actually arrived at the location.

[Rebel1]

Originally Posted by GradSTUDENT07

Thanks Smalltowngal that wasn't a lame answer. Believe me I appreciate any response! Its funny that Lemon wrote pretty much the same thing I was thinking. I thought if you work with a students self-esteem then that would help increase student achievement.

This was a pre-interview question that I was asked:


1. Is it better to be strict or caring? Which are you?

Why can't you be both? You can show students that you care and at the same time let them know that you don't play! Never let them get away with any stuff they try to pull with you. Let them know right from the start what the rules; (They can help make.) are and don't slack off from them. Being consistent is a GREAT tool to have while you are a teacher. One statement that I hate to hear teachers say is, "I don't care!" I've heard it so many times AND it just pisses me off. It's a frustrated answer from teachers when they just don't want to deal with what the child's actions are BUT it comes across to the child as, "You are not worth my time and effort so get out of my face!" That is my own interpretation of it and it's a sign that the teacher needs a 10 minute break.
R1
P.S This is not how you would answer the question at the interview. I was just explaining why I answered it as being both.