How to Answer: Who is your greatest role model?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Special Education Teacher job interview.
7. Who is your greatest role model?
How to Answer
Take time to prepare yourself for this question. Who is your mentor? What type of role models have you had in your life? Your reply should include why or how this role model helped you direct your career to Special Education.
Answer Example
"My greatest role model has been my father. He is a therapist and, growing up, I would see how much pride he took in his work and the joy it brought him to know that he was making a difference in people's emotional lives. This always inspired me to follow a career where kindness was a valued attribute."
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"My greatest role model has been my grandmother. She has always taught me to find what I'm passionate about and work towards a career in that area. She encourages me never to give up and is always there for advice when I need her."
Rachelle's Feedback
Your grandmother sounds like a positive influence, indeed! It's great to have role models like this - nice response.