Get Hired as a Teacher!! First Year Teacher Interview Questions and Tips

*update!! I made kind of a second part to this video.. it is all about how to answer when the interviewer says, "Tell me/us about yourself.." I will link it below :)
• Tell Me About Yourself...
Hey guys! I hope you enjoy this video about the most popular questions I've been asked at interviews as well as my tips. I'm going to be a first year teacher so I am not claiming to be a pro on this topic in any way. Please feel free to comment down below with interview advice, questions, or ideas for my next video! :) Also I have just accepted a job as a first grade teacher wooohoooo
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[@jdub7550]

I had an interview today and used your tips and they called me back 1hr later and offered me the position!

[@poppy9830]

Awesome, congrats!!! :) I am so happy this video helped you!

[@TheresaKhaiKeanna]

This video is a lifesaver! Thanks so much for sharing and best of luck to you on the new job, Poppy!

[@poppy9830]

So glad I could help! :) Thank you!

[@dee468]

Great advice! Clear, easy to follow and STRAIGHT TO THE POINT! Bravo!

[@poppy9830]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm so happy you found it helpful :)

[@victoriatettertonmcculloug2151]

These tips were AWESOME! So helpful, thanks!!!

[@poppy9830]

Yay I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for the feedback :)

[@iteachteachers3370]

Love it all! I teach future teachers at Utah Valley University and LOVE watching new teachers! Just started my new channel full of great tips for all teachers. Thanks for sharing!

[@poppy9830]

That's awesome! I just subscribed :)

[@Lanaaaaa45]

Hey poppy! I haven't commented before but I have to thank you for the advice!! Even though the schools here will be online, I created an entry plan and my (still can't believe I got the job!!) principal was extremely impressed! I will definitely tell future teachers about these videos. Thank you for taking your time to create these videos!

[@poppy9830]

Thank you so incredibly much for this sweet message! It makes me so happy to hear that my videos are helping someone. Best of luck with everything

[@safnaazhar237]

Thank you so much for giving us useful tips and be confident in our interviews

[@poppy9830]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@profvitor25]

I`m an independent ESL teacher here in Brazil and I found your videos very helpful, quality material, congratulations and sucess for you !

[@raylimerzel1408]

I have an interview next week that I feel super unprepared for- this video is so helpful for me as a new teacher! I took notes on everything you mentioned and will use it all in my interview! Thanks!!

[@poppy9830]

I am so happy to hear this video helped you! You are going to do amazing!! I recently added a video about how to answer when an interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself.." Check that one out if you like :) Best of luck on your interview!

[@hug5kate]

OMG I have an interview on Thursday and I am so glad I watched this because you have so many ideas and really helped me figure out what I want to say. I also am going to do the entry plan. Wish me luck

[@poppy9830]

Yayyyyy this comment made my day! This is exactly why I made this video. You'll do amazing, you've got this! :)

[@caitlynmurphy4837]

Love this, thank you

[@poppy9830]

Of course! :)

[@komalivesforart]

This was great!! Thank you

[@poppy9830]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@ayah1541]

Amazing tips !!

[@poppy9830]

Glad you found it helpful! :)

[@ashspeaking7910]

Poppy, you're awesome! This is a fantastic video, and I'm subscribing to your channel right now 💜 Cheers!

[@poppy9830]

Aw you're so sweet! Thanks for the subscribe :)

[@joelleg36]

I have a phone interview, in a half hour. I am pretty sure this will probably be just good practice, but this is helpful. As a first time teacher who is switching careers later in life, this is helpful.

[@poppy9830]

I'm so happy to hear you found this video helpful! :)

[@PepeRaven]

I have my first teaching interview with my dream school. This has helped me so much.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@taylormorgan3405]

I have my interview tomorrow. This was helpful!! I hope I get the job.

[@poppy9830]

Hey Taylor! Thank you for the sweet comment

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

I have an interview tomorrow and these tips were perfect! Thank you so much for this 💜☺️🤗

[@poppy9830]

Kira Turner aw yay I love hearing that! I hope you get the job :)

[@HeyMissKiraShay]

Poppy I got the job! Thank you so much for these tips! I’ll be teaching 1st grade as well 🤗🤗

[@poppy9830]

Kira Turner that makes me so happy!! Congrats you’re going to do awesome ☺️☺️

[@cg-ny9078]

Congrats on getting the job! How has your 1st year in 1st grade been going? I am a teacher and looking into changing districts so I'll be on an interview tomorrow too! 😄 Great info in this video!

[@poppy9830]

@@HeyMissKiraShay Yay!! Congrats! :)

[@patrickklan4431]

I love your video. Any advice on how to make an entry plan if one is completely new to teaching? (I’m transitioning from a sales/engineering background.)

[@poppy9830]

Hi! I can send you my final entry plan to your email if you would like. Even being a completely new teacher, it should work for you. You can always add or take things away as well. When I made the final entry plan, it was for my first interview so I didn't have any experience (besides my internships). Best of luck to you entering the teacher world :)

[@jemt6985]

Hi! I have my first interview tomorrow morning. This video, especially your tips are really helpful. Thanks so much for sharing! By the way, I have never heard of the entry plan and I feel like it is a great plan to have. Would I be able to get a copy sent to me?

[@mightypaws2645]

Hello really enjoyed, valuable. Can you make a video on how do you teach a student who is struggling to understand a concept? Really appreciate. thanks

[@ritav7917]

Hi, thank you for this information. I would really like to know more about about your entry plan. Do you have a vlog which goes into mofe detail please? Even just a dot point on what is covered in the entry plan would be great. Thanks for all your tips.

[@poppy9830]

Hi Rita! So for the final entry plan, I had never heard of it either prior to my supervisor telling me about it.. but it really sets you apart! Basically it’s just a list of all the procedures you’re going to teach. For example, when students come in they will go to their cubbies, put their lunchbox away, and start their morning work at their desk. You introduce it by saying, “Heres my final entry plan, this is exactly what I will be teaching my students to do so that everything runs smoothly.” Or if they ask about rules and procedures that’s a good time to introduce it, “Rules and procedures are so important, I actually typed up all of the procedures I plan to teach to cut down on wasted time.” You could them go over a few or tell them to read it when they have the chance since it can be lengthy since it is every procedure. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions! I can always send you mine as an example.

[@poppy9830]

Tell me about yourself video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3enm3iGrLSfoa8

[@haleybisch3836]

Thank you so much for this!

[@poppy9830]

Of course! :)

[@alliemille]

I'm just starting on my bachelor's degree for early childhood education. This video seems a bit daunting to me, but I'm sure I will learn about some of the things you've mentioned during my college courses and later on when I'm doing my practicums and student teaching.

[@teachinglittleminds1973]

Hi! I am also a early childhood major don't worry they cover all of the things she talked about in class. I hope you are enjoying your classes !

[@fareehafarooqui2430]

Thanks a lot I pick major early childhood education need help I just thought associate degree in early childhood complete I will get job in district school as a teacher or I need to do bachelor

[@teachinglittleminds1973]

@@fareehafarooqui2430 with a bachelor degree you will be able to do more and get paid more. If you want to be in a public school where i'm from you need a bachelors. Daycare and head starts except bachelor or associate.

[@teachinglittleminds1973]

@@fareehafarooqui2430 what age are you interested in?

[@thatoneguy8229]

Thanks poppy, I got offered the job:)

[@poppy9830]

Awesome, congrats!! :)

[@ashleyr0]

This was an awesome video! I have an interview coming up & your tips were so helpful. Do you think you could maybe email me your entry plan and/or post a picture of it? I have never heard of this before but I think it’s a great idea!

[@poppy9830]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! Let me know you e-mail and I will send you my final entry plan :)

[@taylorwesley5479]

Hi Poppy! This is the most useful video I’ve found! I am K-6 and I would love to have my first position in the Fall. I was wondering if I could see your Entry Plan as an example of one. My email is [e-mail]. Thank you so much 😊

[@harnesslit]

Never thought I could take in notes

[@poppy9830]

Yes, it helps so much and makes you look prepared! Especially if you bring your resume in the folder as well.

[@gazelle7957]

Hello, do you mind sharing a copy of the entry plan? Thanks

[@MrsRitaMalone]

Will you share a copy of your entry plan?

[@sophiasonovich7318]

Hi! I haven’t found anything on setting up an entry plan. How did you format this?

[@poppy9830]

Hey Sophia! I had another person ask me about the final entry plan. I'm going to copy and paste my reply to her and hope it helps you as well :) So for the final entry plan, I had never heard of it either prior to my supervisor telling me about it.. but it really sets you apart! Basically it’s just a list of all the procedures you’re going to teach. For example, when students come in they will go to their cubbies, put their lunchbox away, and start their morning work at their desk. You introduce it by saying, “Heres my final entry plan, this is exactly what I will be teaching my students to do so that everything runs smoothly.” Or if they ask about rules and procedures that’s a good time to introduce it, “Rules and procedures are so important, I actually typed up all of the procedures I plan to teach to cut down on wasted time.” You could them go over a few or tell them to read it when they have the chance since it can be lengthy since it is every procedure. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions! I can always send you mine as an example.

[@abdelhadiseriou9796]

I am a teacher yeahhhhhh

[@nancyortiz3692]

I have an interview tomorrow 🥺

[@roelbabaran7179]

Cute teacher

[@raeanna33]

Hi! I’ve never heard of a plan of entry. Could you tell me more about that and/or link me to a resource that would help me write mine?

[@poppy9830]

Raeanna Williams I had never heard of it either prior to my supervisor telling me about it.. but it really sets you apart! Basically it’s just a list of all the procedures you’re going to teach. For example, when students come in they will go to their cubbies, put their lunchbox away, and start their morning work at their desk. You introduce it by saying, “Heres my final entry plan, this is exactly what I will be teaching my students to do so that everything runs smoothly.” Or if they ask about rules and procedures that’s a good time to introduce it, “Rules and procedures are so important, I actually typed up all of the procedures I plan to teach to cut down on wasted time.” You could them go over a few or tell them to read it when they have the chance since it can be lengthy since it is every procedure. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions! I can always send you mine as an example but it would have to be when I’m back from England :)

[@Kirandeep14]

@@poppy9830 would I be able to get a copy of your plan of entry :)

[@poppy9830]

@@Kirandeep14 Yes, message me your email :)

[@Kirandeep14]

Poppy's Poppin Classroom [e-mail] thank you!!

[@poppy9830]

@@Kirandeep14 sent :)

[@lawandatidd7881]

I would love to see a copy of your entry plan.

[@poppy9830]

What is your email? I can send it to you :)

[@lawandatidd7881]

@@poppy9830 [e-mail] thank you i am in the interview process now. On Zoom of course.....Thank you for the tips and help!

[@poppy9830]

@@lawandatidd7881 Best of luck, I'm sure you'll do great :) I just sent you the final entry plan!

[@krenaretrenova9930]

@@poppy9830 Hello, I would love to see a copy of your entry plant too please. I am trying to prepare my self for interviews but i am so nervous, thank you for your advice.

[@krenaretrenova9930]

[e-mail]

[@kmacho714]

I used this video to prepare for the interview and I got the job. I tried not to look at my notes.

[@poppy9830]

Congrats!! :)

[@michaelvillanueva233]

Wow, a secretary? What would this person ask?