https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 00:10:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831938 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:08:16 +0000 bubblegum 2831938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: got the planner! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831836 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:53:34 +0000 bubblegum 2831836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: OMG and it's on a great sale! Thank you. Like I feel like they're going to be able to smell the fear coming off of me! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831833 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:49:37 +0000 crazydoglady 2831833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: just kidding!!! I found it! Seriously, this planner is amazing. It has stickers, too! :wink:<br /> <a href="https://www.michaels.com/creative-year-best-teachers-large-planner-by-recollections/10543699.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.michaels.com/creative-year-best-teachers-large-planner-by-recollections/10543699.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831831 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:45:35 +0000 crazydoglady 2831831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: That's ok! EVERY teacher is nervous, but the kids have no idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831830 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:44:25 +0000 crazydoglady 2831830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: So, it was the Recollections teacher planner from Michael's and can't find it! I should have bought them in bulk!!! But when I searched for it in Google, a lot of comparable products came up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831829 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:44:16 +0000 bubblegum 2831829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: GREAT tips!! I have been looking in dojo and excited to see how it work out for us. I am beyond nervous about this first year. I feel overwhelmingly unprepared. I have to remember all your tips! Thank you so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831828 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:38:06 +0000 crazydoglady 2831828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: I teach 7th, so totally different but from one teacher to another...and this is totally random. </p> <p>1.) Find another 3rd grade teacher and glean all you can from them and ask for resources. Teachers are usually very willing to share.<br /> 2.) Don't expect to be amazing this year or the next. Survival is key.<br /> 3.) Keep your head down and go with the flow if you want tenure.<br /> 4.) Don't be afraid to ditch a program/curriculum/exercise/ behavioral management plan that just isn't working.<br /> 5.) Check out class dojo (kids love it)<br /> 6.) Keep a record or folders of what you do that works for each unit, quarter or whatever and scrap the rest. That way you pretty much make sure you know what you are doing from year to year with minor tweaks. But, seriously, scrap what sucks.<br /> 7.) Get a really great teacher planner. I had one from Michael's that was awesome. I'll see if I can find it. This goes with #6.<br /> 8.) Get out of your classroom once in a while and eat in the teachers' lounge.<br /> 9.) Teachers pay Teachers has sooooo many great resources and some are free.<br /> 10.) Ignore the negativity (some teachers/people are just like that) and find YOUR people on your site. And have fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831822 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:25:28 +0000 bubblegum 2831822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: Thank you so so much! I will! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831821 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:25:12 +0000 bubblegum 2831821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: YES! My first year and I am beyond nervous especially it was a higher grade than I was expecting. Any tips? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831819 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:23:45 +0000 808love 2831819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: So happy for you! Congrats!!! Wall me if you ever need any resources. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831818 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:23:38 +0000 crazydoglady 2831818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Is this your first year teaching? I can't remember if you taught before. I'm going into my 10th year and all I can say is the first year is hard but then gets SO MUCH better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831817 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:21:18 +0000 bubblegum 2831817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: Thank you so so much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831816 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:20:03 +0000 crazydoglady 2831816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2831813 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:12:12 +0000 bubblegum 2831813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: Hey! Sorry I have been away from HB for awhile but I just landed a teaching position! Thanks for all your help :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2817755 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 09:43:57 +0000 808love 2817755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got to check HB, how was your interview?<br /> I have some guesses at questions although I haven’t been interviewed in many years, I’m involved with current education concerns.<br /> How do/would you promote parent involvement?<br /> How do you design for student differentiation?<br /> How do you incorporate technology in education?<br /> Give me an example of how you would collaborate to increase student achievement.<br /> How do you address concerns with administration decisions?<br /> How would you initiate professional growth to meet a need for student learning?<br /> eta: just read pp Kayla response and saw a lot of overlap. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816895 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:24:56 +0000 Mamag511 2816895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can’t speak on questions, but I know in our district interviewing is like a 5 step process. They typically start with a sit down interview with general ed questions, then they bring someone in to teach a lesson, and then they continue interviewing with different administrators. Not sure how it works where you are located, but I’d be prepared that it may be several steps! That’s pretty much the norm in all public schools where I am! Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816871 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:12:48 +0000 bubblegum 2816871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kayla0416: Omg! No this is good though! I want to be prepared and ready to answer their questions. Having this list handy gives me a great understanding of possible questions! Thanks love :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816870 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:09:30 +0000 kayla0416 2816870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Sorry! I really didn't mean to make you nervous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816868 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:04:38 +0000 bubblegum 2816868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jennlin821: Excellent tips! That's exactly the things I need to remember! Thanks love</p> <p>@kayla0416: ahhhhh! If I wasn't nervous to start, I sure am now! :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816862 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:43:25 +0000 kayla0416 2816862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work in HR at a public school in MN. Not sure what type of teacher position you're interviewing for, but here's a sample set of questions we use for elementary teacher interviews. </p> <p>1. Please tell us about your professional an educational background.<br /> 2. What are the most important or worthwhile qualifications of a good teacher?<br /> 3. Describe what you believe are the essential elements of a quality literacy block of instruction.<br /> 4. What experience do you have with guided reading?<br /> 5. How might you utilize small groups in math instruction?<br /> 6. How would you plan effective differentiated activities to meet different learning styles of your students?<br /> 7. What formative assessment strategies would you use to check student understanding?<br /> 8. What are some techniques you have found useful for modifying behavior?<br /> 9. How would you develop and maintain routines and behavioral expectations with your students?<br /> 10. Being new to the building, how do you go about building relationships with other staff members?<br /> 11. How do you plan to communicate with parents? What are you goals with parent communication and involvement?<br /> 12. Give us an example of a time you received constructive feedback concerning your performance. How did you handle that situation? Would you handle it differently?<br /> 13. How do you deal with conflict?<br /> 14. What are three words you would use to describe yourself?<br /> 15. In what areas of professional development do you want to further develop or focus?<br /> 16. Is there anything else that we did not ask that you would like us to know as we consider you as a candidate?<br /> 17. Do you have any questions for us?</p> <p>Our district does not hire on the spot, and I'd be surprised if anywhere does, except for maybe really small rural areas that have trouble getting applicants. </p> <p>Not sure if it's like this everywhere, but I know the biggest challenges that our new teachers seem to struggle with is classroom (behavior) management and responding to feedback from principals. So I know our principals would be focused more on those types of questions than the teaching-style type questions. </p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816852 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:19:41 +0000 jennlin821 2816852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, another thing - whenever they ask about weaknesses, try to spin it in a positive light. My answer is always time-management is my weakness, which is due to my being a perfectionist. I generally take too long to complete projects because I don't like presenting anything less than perfect. </p> <p>So maybe for you, your weakness is inexperience, however you are coming in with fresh eyes, you are not burnt out, and you are eager and excited to put your newly-learned skills and passion to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816850 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:15:54 +0000 jennlin821 2816850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One thing that helps me calm down in interviews is to remember that you are interviewing them, as much as they are interviewing you. So be prepared with your own questions. I work in banking so one of my biggest questions is about work/life balance and what the atmosphere is. </p> <p>So think about what you would want in your job, do you need a mentor for the first year, how do classroom supplies work, is there anything out of the norm that you are expected to do, or how the school runs etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816821 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:03:33 +0000 bubblegum 2816821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmacSLP: That makes sense. I am hoping it is relaxed. The principal is my old social studies teacher so that will make it a little easier for me.</p> <p>I'm hoping I am a good fit for them and vice versa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816818 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:59:08 +0000 mrsmacSLP 2816818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bubblegum: Sadly no, we can’t tell the applicant right away because we have a pool of applicants. I’ll be honest in the fact that when the interviewers know the interviewee will be a good fit it seems more relaxed. </p> <p>Stay calm but be yourself. Don’t try and be someone you think they want because then you aren’t you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816814 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:52:47 +0000 bubblegum 2816814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much! That's a big help. Fingers crossed I land a job. Maybe this is a silly question but do you typically tell your interviewee on the spot that they got the job or no? </p> <p>I will be meeting with the principal and vice principal if I am not mistaken. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816808 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:41:59 +0000 mrsmacSLP 2816808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congratulations! I’m not a teacher, but an SLP in the schools and I do the interviews for new ones. Without going into the SLP questions, here are a few we ask!</p> <p>1. Tell us about your education and experience that qualifies you for this position. </p> <p>2. What would you consider your strengths and weaknesses as an SLP? </p> <p>3. What types of service delivery models have you experienced? </p> <p>4. What type of collaboration/teamwork have you been involved with?</p> <p>5. Tell us one example of a triumph and a war story you have experienced in teaching or working. </p> <p>6. Have you ever had experience in working with CPS? Are you comfortable in making a call?</p> <p>Best wishes in your interview! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interview-questions-1#post-2816788 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:51:48 +0000 bubblegum 2816788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey ladies!!</p> <p>So tomorrow I have not 1 but 2 interviews and I could not be more excited!!! Howeverrrrrrrr....a girl is nervous as can be about it. I'm applying for teaching positions, with no experience at all. </p> <p>I have no idea what questions will be asked and honestly how to answer. I feel like school did not prep me for this. I'm in my last term now and I am taking a career prep course but we haven't gotten that far yet.</p> <p>Any suggestions? Any example questions you can offer? </p>