English Teacher Mock Interview

Master 30 English Teacher interview questions covering pedagogy, classroom management, and literature expertise.

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What is the right way to teach English?

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Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.

The interviewer wants to identify your style of teaching English. There is no 'right way' because people learn English differently. One student may get a lot out of one approach, while another student may struggle. So, do not talk about one teaching method of English. Instead, talk about various learning styles that you will incorporate to help students' learn and enjoy English.

Shane Reinhard

Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.

"I believe there are many ways to teach the subject of English. One teaching method will never fit every student in my class. For this reason, methods like drilling vocabulary, reading, and writing should be apart of the whole teaching curriculum."

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Every teacher has a unique way of teaching English. For me, I want to inspire students through good prose, fun writing assignments, and ways to use English for the rest of their lives.

Shane's Feedback

It really does depend on the individual. Continue to vary the things you do with English. In turn, you will see the majority of your students love your class.

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30English Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.What is the right way to teach English?

2.Tell me about a time when you planned a great lesson , but everything went wrong. What did you do?

3.What have been some successful teaching methods used in your English classes?

4.What do you do to handle a challenging student?

5.Why do students need English in their lives?

6.Tell me one thing about yourself that makes you stand out against other English teaching candidates.

7.What is your teaching philosophy?

8.What is your greatest weakness?

9.What is your greatest strength?

10.What do you do when a student asks to share something with you privately?

11.If a student shares something in class that is inappropriate, how do you handle the situation?

12.What importance do you place on collaborating with other teachers? Tell me about a time when you worked with another teacher to integrate elements of your lessons.

13.When would be a time to call the parents to give positive feedback?

14.What do you like to do when you are not teaching?

15.How can you tell if a student is on-task or not?

16.How do you stand up for other teachers within a classroom setting?

17.What would you do if a student has asked to go to the bathroom every day for a week?

18.What is your protocol for students who are acting out in your class?

19.How can you tell if a student understands the material or not?

20.What qualifications do you have in English?

21.Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you did not understand the language around you? If so, how did that experience shape your understanding of English and how you teach it?