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TEACH for AMERICA CANDIDATES – MOCK INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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This is a list of possible, sample questions.

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. Why have you chosen to interview with Teach for America? & Why do you want to be a teacher?

3. Describe your understanding of the vision of Teach for America, and your motivation and desire to carry out our mission.

4. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership skills.

5. Name a time when you had an ambitious goal, and were able to achieve it.

6. Describe a time when you persevered in the face of challenges.

7. Describe your organizational system, including you ability to meet deadlines, and work efficiently.

8. I want you to think about how you use critical thinking to solve a problem. Give me an example of a time when you had a problem, and walk me through your steps to solving it.

9. Describe a time when you were able to motivate and influence others.

10. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome a very challenging situation & how did you handle it?

11. How have you or do you plan to make an impact on low income communities?

12. Describe your previous work experience and how it will relate to your work as a teacher.

13. What is your philosophy of classroom management?

14. How would you like your students to describe you at the end of the school year?

15. What is the greatest asset you will bring to your classroom and to your profession?

16. What is your philosophy of education?

17. Describe your theory of curriculum development and how you would implement a new curriculum.

18. How would you like your teaching colleagues to describe you at the end of the school year?

19. What extracurricular activities do you feel you could supervise in our school system?

20. What skills do you think and excellent teacher should possess?

21. In addition to becoming a successful teacher, what are your other goals?

22. How would you organize your classroom in order to teach the entire class, yet provide individualized instruction?

23. How would you approach the problem of students who have not mastered basic reading or writing skills?

24. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

25. What have you done recently to overcome one of your weaknesses?

26. What are your interests and hobbies outside the school setting?

27. What are your plans for future professional growth and development?

28. What are some of the current issues in regard to teaching and education?

29. How would you respond to a parent who is upset with your teaching methods or with your treatment of his or her child?

30. How would you describe the "ideal" principal? What assets should he or she have that will help your performance as a teacher?

31. How much do you intend to involve the administration with regard to problems, conflicts, and/or suggestions in the classroom?

32. Why should I give you further consideration as opposed to other candidates?

33. What would you like to add to this information that will help me remember you as a teaching candidate?

34. Do you have a portfolio of some of your lesson plans, activities, projects, etc. that I may see?

Teach for America – what they are seeking in candidates:

• A deep belief in the potential of all kids and a commitment to do whatever it takes to expand opportunities for students, often informed by experience in low-income communities and an understanding of the systemic challenges of poverty and racism

• Demonstrated leadership ability across a variety of settings

• Strong achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular, and/or volunteer settings

• Perseverance in the face of challenges, ability to adapt to changing environments, and a strong desire to do whatever it takes to improve and develop

• Long-term commitment to reaching goals in various settings

• Excellent critical thinking skills, including the ability to accurately link cause and effect and to generate relevant solutions to problems

• Excellent organizational ability, including planning well and managing responsibilities effectively

• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate others

• Respect for individuals' diverse experiences and the ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds

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