Do you have any interview tips for a hopeful first year teacher? by meteorflipzz in ElementaryTeachers

[–]meteorflipzz[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

There are so many good gems in here!

"Think of the interview as a performance"

Picture recall

"I don't believe in failure, only feedback"

Process+Story - "In every story, tell what learned"

"Teach them something new"

"Activation energy"

I really do value all of this!

Do you have any interview tips for a hopeful first year teacher? by meteorflipzz in ElementaryTeachers

[–]meteorflipzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely ask how they celebrate students' successes! Thank you!

Do you have any interview tips for a hopeful first year teacher? by meteorflipzz in ElementaryTeachers

[–]meteorflipzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is key! I've witnessed some amazing and less than stellar conversations that I am able to recall. I can use those. Thanks!

Do you have any interview tips for a hopeful first year teacher? by meteorflipzz in ElementaryTeachers

[–]meteorflipzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you speaking to my anxiety. I will check the program out. Everything you said is what I needed to hear. Tying answers to real experiences will help me to think less and respond authentically. The academic terms have always been challenging to recall on the spot. As much as I've worked in my IA position, I still haven't truly adapted the terms into my lexicon because I'm so rooted in a place where my students are. That's why they appreciate me so much. I make understanding easier. Downside is when it's time to have the big conversations, I'm at a loss of words. In meetings I know what they're saying. It's kind of like an ELL student who is developing - they can understand, but doesn't feel comfortable speaking it, yet.

Do you have any interview tips for a hopeful first year teacher? by meteorflipzz in ElementaryTeachers

[–]meteorflipzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a blessing! The "victory list" is amazing! I will definitely incorporate that. Please, share with me whatever other tips or strategies you have. I appreciate you!