Assistant Principal Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 40
How would you help us reach the point where students look forward to being in the classroom and are fully engaged?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Tell the interviewer you would work with teachers and other school leaders to develop fun activities and themes that create an environment where the students are a part of something bigger than themselves. Explain that you would be out and about each day talking with staff and students showing them that you care about their educational environment. Share fun ways you have participated in the students' day, such as dressing up for themed days.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My students have enjoyed birthday parties. I usually teach in small classes, so I keep a list of students' birthdays and prepare a surprise for them if I have them in my class. It's just cupcakes or a small cake, but I think the students get really into it, and some of them will bring some snacks too. Parties and public recognition are great motivators for young students."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Engage them more! Involve them in the crafting of programs. Students feel valued and appreciated when they are included in the process. Start there and see what you can accomplish together!"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I do Secret Santa with my students during Christmas. We draw names out of a bowl and have students guessing who each other's Santa's are for a week before the big reveal. The students loved it!"
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We have three major events in Year 6: Poetry Cafe, Science Fair, and Stepping Up Ceremony. These create hype and a build-up throughout the year.
Rachelle's Feedback
These sound interesting! In your interview, be prepared to give a more detailed review of each and more quantifiable information regarding the positive impact these activities have made throughout the year.
Anonymous Answer
I would seek opportunities to include or make links to contemporary topics and themes in their curriculum so that they find their learning relevant. Also, I would encourage that there be opportunities for students to select their own content.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great start, but I suggest including specific examples to make your response more impactful and memorable. What are some examples of how you would link to contemporary topics? How would you support students in selecting their own content? A specific example or two will help your response move from good to great!
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