Teacher Interview Question – Tell Me About Yourself

Stop and think before you answer this question.  The interviewers really do not want to hear your life story or the names of all your 10 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 curiosity and apply it to learning more about my students and their backgrounds.”

Also, remember how you respond matters in a teacher interview. Read our article How to Frame your Response to Teacher Interview Questions to better prepare yourself for any question.

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