MOCK+INTERVIEW

1) A typical day in my classroom would be rich in literacy learning and activities. It would also involve lesson planning consistent with content standards.   2) My goal would be to try and calm down the parent just by listening to them. It may help me find out why they are angry and then we can start a discussion to help resolve the issue. 3) A highly effective classroom is when students are actively involved with their learning, uses hands on strategies, there is a nurturing environment that includes valuing diversity and respect, and has access to technology.   4) I did a lesson plan that incorporated 5th grade history with original plays. I feel it was effective because students had to learn and understand the content in order to be able to write accurate plays about Pilgrims and the Revolutionary War. 5) My teaching style uses hands-on activities and technology to interest my students. I use different strategies to help my students learn & understand my lessons.   6) It’s everyone’s responsibility to learn. I need to be responsible and keep learning so I can be a more knowledgeable teacher and my students need to be responsible for their own education. 7) I would find a way to turn their disruptive behavior into a positive. Give the student more responsibility in the classroom or give them a leadership role to try to heighten their self-esteem and redirect their behavior. A consequence would be a loss of privileges until behavior can get back on track.   8) A truly outstanding teacher will care about their students and classroom. One way to do this is by continually learning and passing the knowledge to the students and finding ways to keep learning interesting. Think outside of the box. 9) 2 research trends I would apply to my classroom are how to effectively teach ESL students. Many of these strategies are also effective for native English speaking students. A second trend is to incorporate technology with learning.   10) To help students win each & every day is for me to provide them with effective teaching strategies, help them with self-esteem, and provide a community environment classroom. 11) My 2 top strengths are my CLD endorsement to teach ESL students and my ability to effectively teach with technology and hands on learning. My 2 weaknesses are beginning my teaching career at an older age and with such a large population of Spanish speaking students in our school system, I wish I had earned my Bilingual Education endorsement.   12) I will be able to tell if mastery has been achieved by frequently doing informal assessments throughout my lessons. I’ll be able to better identify what is not understood if I’m able to assess every 20 minutes. 13) To help a failing student, I would try different strategies and find something that works for them because not all students learn the same. If it continued, I’d have to recommend testing to find out if there is a more serious problem that needs attention.   14) Technology plays a big role in my teaching. There are so many things I can incorporate to help students learn. Technology also provides many activities and projects for the students to be actively involved with their learning. 15) As a new teacher, I want to bring to my classroom all the benefits of current learning strategies, technology, and my experience from other schools during my student teaching. I’m excited to be a part of this educational environment and it’s what I’ve worked so hard to achieve.   Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.