Stop and think before you answer this question. The interviewers really don’t want to hear your life story or the names of all your 20 cats. Rather what they are listening for is how well you will fit into the school, work with your colleagues, and relate to your students.
Talk about yourself and 1-2 life experience, but ALWAYS tie it back to how it will help you in teaching.
For example:
“I would describe myself as adventurous and outgoing. Last year I traveled throughout Southeast Asia, traveling to four countries. I love learning about new cultures and meeting new people. This is one of the reasons I want to teach at {insert school name}. It has amazing diversity. I would take this same enthusiam and apply it to learning more about my students and their backgrounds.”
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Glad to hear it!
hi: its very help ful
Thanks. Just going to a job interview in half an hour. this info will come handy.
Who doesn’t like to travel? Who doesn’t want to know more about their students? It would be nice to know abit more about YOU, afew more specifics please.
Thanks, I do my best.
Apart from travelling who are you ,say your qualifications,work experience, if any ,to confirm if the information tally with what you have submitted in your cv