Career Discovery Teacher Interview Questions

16 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
17 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
18 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
19 Describe the teaching methods you have found effective in instructing students.
20 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
21 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
22 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
23 What is the most challenging aspect of keeping accurate student records?
24 Share an experience in which you used new training skills, ideas, or a method to adapt to a new situation or improve an ongoing one. (Look for the candidate's ability to learn.)
25 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
26 Tell me how you go about creating your lesson plans. (Look to see that the candidate establishes clear objectives for all lessons.)
27 Please share a class activity that you are exceptionally proud of. What made it exceptional? (Look for preparation.)
28 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
29 Share a time when you've taught using methods other than a lecture. What was the outcome?
30 Provide an example of when you adapted your teaching methods or instructional materials to meet your students' varying needs and interests.