Avoid Teacher Interview Mistakes! | 5 Great Strategies

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Introduction
03:27 Q1 - Why Do You Want to Become a Teacher?
06:59 Q2 - What is Your Teaching Philosophy?
12:47 Q3 - How Will You Foster a Positive Learning Environment?
20:25 Q4 - How Will You Differentiate Instruction in Your Classroom?
27:32 Q5 - If You Get The Job, At Our School, What Can Your Offer Us?
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[@stylisticating]

Thank you for this Sir! I am a first year beginning teacher in sped and this video really helped me reflect on my teaching practices. My first job interview begins in 3 hours, I'm glad I stumbled this at the last minute.

[@gordonamerson28]

It’s my pleasure and I’m glad you found the channel as well. I hope your interview went well.

[@rainbowxen8339]

What makes me anxious about interview is my way of answering the questions, my pronunciation of words and sometimes the grammar.

[@gordonamerson28]

Don’t worry about that. We live in a world where diversity is ever increasing and education is the place where we remind everyone that everyone is on their own learning journey…even our professional educators. Just be your authentic self and let the principal see that. There is a great for of a school for all of us.

[@editpereag8105]

Great content! I will be interviewing for a CTE position next week. When I first looked up "teacher interview questions", it seemed like the suggested list of videos put out there would never end. After a few scrolls down, I'm glad I found this one. Thanks!

[@gordonamerson28]

I am so glad you found the video as well. Best of luck with the interview this week!

[@rainbowxen8339]

Thank you so much Sir for giving me some tips to ace in an interview. Your ideas and experiences would really help me a lot.

[@gordonamerson28]

I am glad that you are finding the information helpful. The intent of the channel is to give you insights and strategies for preparing and excelling in the interview so check out as many episodes as you think will be helpful.

[@JoanaAdjarko]

I came across your channel today, and i am so glad i did. Answer to Q3...I do this by being a role model for the students. I show no partiality towards any student and make sure not to have any favorite in my class. All students are treated fairly, and I always encourage my students to do the same. I also include social and emotional learning sessions where students have the chance to discuss how they would handle basic misunderstandings themselves in a mature manner. I am a high school teacher, thanks.

[@gordonamerson28]

I am so happy to welcome you to our community! Your approach to fostering a positive learning environment is spot on. Scholars thrive in an environment where there is equity, care, and consistency. As a former high school teacher I know how important it is to take care of the social emotional development of students while simultaneously raising expectations for academic performance. Keep going!!! You’re on the right path. 😊

[@JoanaAdjarko]

@gordonamerson28 Thank you Sir

[@odettegayle3033]

Excellent and quality delivery. What I adored most is that you spoke from the heart..I crave being around educators like you. I do have it in me to deliver BUT the environment can be very challenging at times.

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I truly appreciate it. I know that the environment can be challenging at times. I would urge you to still let empathy and compassion be your guide as you approach the work every single day. In my 23 years…this has been my approach and I have so many more good days than bad days. Keep up the good work and I’ll do my best to keep sharing helpful content to support you and the rest of our community. 😊

[@princessvillano3851]

Wow. This is amazing. Thanks for speaking from the heart. I really appreciate how you share your insights and wisdom to us especially to the teacher-applicants. More videos of this. God bless you.

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you so much! I am glad that you find the videos helpful. I am just hoping to inspire as many educators as possible. Thank you for helping to build our important community.

[@sugurikavitha8906]

Really appreciative ans energetic approachable and anxious Thanks

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for the feedback and being a part of our community. 😊

[@edinagad6494]

Thank you so much Sir for your very informative statement. I tried to be equipped of what you are saying in order not only to get a job but to grow professionally in nurturing young learners, make my lesson more engaging to them.

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you being a part of our community. I will keep providing resources and information to help you along the way in your professional journey. Keep up your hard work.

[@mearceci]

Im a special education teacher and currently applying in the US under tpg cultural exchange. I hope i can meet you Mr. Gordon.❤

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for being a part of our community and I wish you success in the positions you are pursuing. It would be a pleasure to meet you as well. Please keep me posted on your progress.

[@limsiaco83]

thank you for making this video...

[@gordonamerson28]

My pleasure! I am glad that the video was helpful. 😊

[@mohamedenatighk]

Thanks❤

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for being a part of our community. 😊

[@BongGorres]

Appreciate this a lot❤❤😇😇🙏

[@gordonamerson28]

My pleasure! Glad that the content is helpful. Thanks for being a part of our community.

[@rainbowxen8339]

Thank you Sir. Please answer this question. How do you integrate technology in the classroom?

[@gordonamerson28]

Let me look back through the episode catalog and find some content on tech integration. I would definitely point you to this week’s episode that touches on the topic. I anticipate releasing that episode by mid week.

[@4himsanctified]

Good stuff... job interview for middle school Spanish job today!

[@gordonamerson28]

Thanks for the feedback. How did the interview go??

[@edacrescini4587]

He is very. sincere. in his. answers and humble too. answering from experience. and background. Soft. spoken. Downloaded all his views. and viewed them several times

[@gordonamerson28]

If you meant me….☺️ thank you and you’re far too kind. I am just hoping to help and inspire the greatest profession on Earth 🌍. If we can build a community that does that I will be very humble and proud. If you didn’t mean me….well now I’m truly embarrassed 🙈 lol

[@edacrescini4587]

@@gordonamerson28 Gordon Amerson Ed D. Definitely you!⭐️

[@euphoriaagain]

Hi Gordon, thank you so much for these videos. Honestly I've been watching a lot of these types of videos and yours are the most succinct and useful. Love your audio recording quality as well. One question about your answer on differentiation - by incorporating "visual, auditory, and kinesthetic" activities, you mean this as providing a multi-modal type of instruction, right? I ask because because I know the empirical research doesn't support the claim that we should differentiate in regards to a child's specific type of "learning style." Do you have any experiences with this?

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for commenting and being a part of our community. I appreciate the engagement. With respect to your question about differentiation…you are exactly correct. When I say use different modalities it is to provide different forms of learning engagement that will create a classroom full of energetic learners because they see connections to learning through various ways.

[@gordonamerson28]

My experience is this area leads me to coach and support my teachers to be dynamics in their instructional design process and to include multiple modes of instruction. Again my goal is for teachers to create learning on- ramps where we invite our scholars into the learning process and using various forms of instruction connects with our students in different ways. Hope this helps. 😊

[@agyarestephen1674]

By first setting up classroom rules to curb misbehaviors that might occur between teachers n students

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for the comment and adding value to our community. Much appreciated! Also, I could agree more with your strategy. Structure, routines, and consistency is so important for scholars in the beginning. It creates clear expectations at the outset for the classroom. 👍🏾

[@Fathima466]

I like your way of saying 🎉

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for the kind words. And thanks for helping to build our community!

[@adorllysperez8253]

Thanks a lot for all this tips!! I have watched many of your videos already. I’m an international ESL teacher applying for an H1B visa. I am just waiting for the principal’s interview. Do you know when the principals usually start interviewing for new school year?

[@gordonamerson28]

Thanks so much for watching the videos and being a part of the community. As far as interviews for the new year, most principals will interview throughout the late spring and all summer once budgets and staffing allotments are done by district central offices. Best of luck! Let us know if you get the job. We’ve got our fingers crossed for you. 🤞🏾😊

[@adorllysperez8253]

@@gordonamerson28I got the job! Now I am in the process of getting the visa. Thanks a lot for all your help. ❤

[@laura2381]

I have my interview today! I am most anxious about completely blanking and not srtitculating myself properly. I'm nervous that I won't be able to convey who I am as a teacher! Thank you for this video 🙏

[@gordonamerson28]

How did the interview go??? I hope it went well for you! Just remember whenever you are in an Interview the panel is rooting for you to do well. Just relax, be yourself and let your passion for teaching and students shine through. 😊

[@agyarestephen1674]

Indeed ur very good

[@agyarestephen1674]

How do u as a teacher connect the community

[@csub85]

I would have to agree that this is a big anxiety point for me also! I have a couple interviews coming up, and I feel like there's so much information packed into my brain, but it's difficult to pull it out at the right moment all the time. Also, I think I talk too fast, so slowing myself down is another thing I need to focus on. Thanks for the great videos!

[@gordonamerson28]

@@agyarestephen1674 spend time in the community. Immerse yourself in the community. Listen to the students and the things they share about the places they go and the activities they enjoy. This is an immediate strategy to build rapport and connections with your students and community.

[@rimsharana2402]

Please tell about the duscipline n behaviour strategies.

[@edacrescini4587]

Hi Doc another tricky question: Are assugnments necessary? how often should assignments be give for each level- elem mid and hs? For a principal whos inetrviewing--- what are the keywords he/she needed to hear with a question what is ur biggest contrubution to the curriculum? As to the voice of the applicant. What tone volume pace and pitch is the excellent one for the panel? Thanks

[@gordonamerson28]

Good questions…as usual. 😊 With respect to assignments, it’s all about your purpose and intent. In my opinion assignments are a way to monitor student progress. As such, they should be frequent enough to be able to gauge if students are learning or if opportunities to reteach content is necessary. The number and frequency should be driven by two things. Teacher discretion and student need. Keywords that principals are looking for when it comes to curriculum are “evidence based” “data driven” “inquiry focused”. When it comes to curriculum we are looking for dynamic educators focused on being cutting edge in the design and development of curriculum. Tone and pitch are all about passion, empathy and dedication. Being excited and be joyful. Let the panel see what you will be as a member of their team.

[@krish.5823]

Do you think I'm not getting employed by a school district because of my age? I've been interviewing all up and down California for 7 years now. I have to admit every time I have an interview I'm super nervous. This will be my last interview 😢. I give up. I am taking your advice as my last chance attempt. I may not be good at interviewing, but I'm darn good at teaching Art. They are missing out because they don't give practical interviews. Thank you for what I hope to be my chance to finally win.

[@yannolysdejesus3957]

I hope you get that job Buddy 🥳🥳🥳

[@yannolysdejesus3957]

I hope you get that job Buddy 🎉

[@gordonamerson28]

I certainly hope that is not the case. I hope the interview goes well and the principal of panel sees your passion for helping students. Have you also ever explored the charter school route? There are so targeted or thematic programs (specifically around Art) that you could finding interesting. That gives you an additional avenue to explore. Wishing that best of luck for you.

[@janeilallen6243]

I'm currently seeking one but I'm from Jamaica

[@bsam4860]

Hmmm my major challenge is that I’m from Africa and I have a mathematics interview at teach savana but I have been thinking how to pass this interview since I’m not in America 😮

[@gordonamerson28]

Tell me more about Teach Savana. I’m not familiar. But with respect to your interview and not being in America, have you explored resources on (I believe it is a H1B VIsas) to work in the US as a teacher? It is not my area of expertise but let me look around there are some KZbin channels that specialize in that particular process.

[@chadnading7304]

I have one for you, I am interviewing for a teaching position at a highschool to teach a trade and I don't have a college degree but do have 50,000 hours of experience in the related field. My interview is with teachers and people with doctorate degrees. I have taught for three years for my previous employers new hires and the certifications thay received do transfer to college credit. I was wondering what advice you have for a not teacher interviewing for a technician teaching position?

[@gordonamerson28]

The beauty of career technical education is just how important career expertise and technical expertise can be in a classroom. My advice is to focus on that 50,000 hours of experience, the tangible benefits, the value added, and the expertise to go out and do technical work that will produce effective outcomes for students, for people, and for a community. That’s what you harness and leverage in the interview. That’s what you showcase and highlight for the interview panel.

[@chadnading7304]

@@gordonamerson28 I nailed the interview today, thanks for the advice. Hired pending board approval. You videos helped get me ready. I had not had an interview in 26 years.

[@gordonamerson28]

@@chadnading7304 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So happy for you. I am so glad that the information was helpful to you.

[@janeilallen6243]

Do you have any links for international Elementary Teachers in USA?

[@gordonamerson28]

Hi Janeil. Thanks for your question. Let me see if I can put together some resources for you.

[@bsam4860]

I’m also interested sir

[@WilmaT.Ranque]

Hello, I am a Special Education teacher here Philippines dreaming for employment in USA, but as now I did not passed the Principal Interview, patiently waiting.. Thank you for this vedio I learned a lot for my incoming interview.

[@gordonamerson28]

@@WilmaT.Ranque I am glad the video was helpful. Keep pressing forward. Opportunities are out there for you. I am sure of it!

[@meanngemeda3197]

Hi Gordon....I am encourage to apply teaching job in the U.S, Im a Filipino with 17yrs teaching experience. Do I have a chance to be accepted at my age of 42?

[@gordonamerson28]

You absolutely do! 17 years of teaching experience is so valuable and needed. We will always need educators who are passionate and want to use this experience to inspire our scholars. Best of luck to you.

[@gmai300]

I am a Mathematics teacher from Ghana with over years experience. I hope i can apply to teach in your district?

[@gordonamerson28]

Thank you for being a part of our community. I can tell you that Mathematics teachers have and will always be in high demand. Have taken any steps to explore teaching in the US?

[@gmai300]

@@gordonamerson28 thank you Sir for responding to my message. I'm grateful. I wish I could get in touch with you so I discuss some personal issues about the application. This notwithstanding I am watching your videos to learn more. Thanks Sir

[@gordonamerson28]

@@gmai300 sorry for the delayed response...Send me an email. [e-mail]

[@mrfochs]

This is a great summary from your perspective, but I am a bit concerned that all five of these questions are worded and ordered exactly as the questions addressed and talked about in a video posted three years ago by @Ayyoteach (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4OtfqquqbOJp7c). If that video had any influence on this video, I think a reference or citation in the video summary would be in order.

[@gordonamerson28]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate you tuning in and contributing to our growing community.

[@diyaizath5372]

I have school teacher interviews for UK after two months. Can you help me

[@gordonamerson28]

Absolutely! How can I assist you? What would be helpful to you in your preparation?

[@diyaizath5372]

Can you tell me about some commonly asking school teacher interview questions and answers, especially by UK head teachers.I am from India and I don't know about the UK school system and curriculum.