English Teacher Mock Interview

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

Question 23 of 30

How do you continue to learn and grow as an educator?

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

By growing and learning yourself, an interviewer will see how you develop as an English teacher, as well as an individual. Whether you are reading some books, practicing a new skill, or diving into an interest of yours, having a growth mindset is what every school culture wants.

Shane Reinhard

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

"I have wanted to learn the cello for a long time now. By playing the guitar and piano, I knew I could do it, but I never had the time. First, I started watching YouTube videos and decided to get private lessons. It is always great to learn something, no matter the age."

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I continue to learn and grow by taking as many classes as I can. Anything to further my learning, and I feel like I get a lot of value for what I do.

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I love the drive. Just make sure to not burn yourself out. Go, go, going has worn out even the most seasoned teachers.

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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?