High School Teacher Mock Interview

Question 26 of 33 for our High School Teacher Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 33

Tell me about a time that another teacher has influenced you.

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The interviewer wants to see that you are able to be positively influenced by fellow co-workers and professionals. Show that you are open to assistance, and feedback, when needed. Your real life example can be kept simple! Perhaps a coworker helped you to multitask better during finals, when you were feeling overwhelmed. Maybe their teaching style inspired you. Or, perhaps they gave you great advice on how to handle a student with behavioural concerns.

"When I first started teaching, I was mentored by a more seasoned educator. She taught me how to prioritize my work better, and how to keep consistency with my grading. It helped me in my career immensely!"

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"There are many teachers that I worked with that showed a positive influence and I looked up to them. For example, some teachers arrive on the bell, and some arrive two hours early every single day. Those are the teachers that are prepared and care about students. I want to be one of them."

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Your aspirations are very clear, and the interviewer will be happy to hear that you want to be a teacher that goes the extra mile.

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"The one teacher that has influenced me the most has been my mentor teacher. She used to teach elementary and moved up to high school. I loved her teaching style and I took many notes and adapted a lot of what I learned from her into my own teaching style and classroom. I look up to her and continue to learn from her to this day."

Chad's Feedback

Great answer! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you had the opportunity to be mentored by another teacher, and still continue to learn from her.

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26. Tell me about a time that another teacher has influenced you.

How to Answer

The interviewer wants to see that you are able to be positively influenced by fellow co-workers and professionals. Show that you are open to assistance, and feedback, when needed. Your real life example can be kept simple! Perhaps a coworker helped you to multitask better during finals, when you were feeling overwhelmed. Maybe their teaching style inspired you. Or, perhaps they gave you great advice on how to handle a student with behavioural concerns.

Written by Rachelle Enns on March 30th, 2021

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"When I first started teaching, I was mentored by a more seasoned educator. She taught me how to prioritize my work better, and how to keep consistency with my grading. It helped me in my career immensely!"

Written by Rachelle Enns on March 30th, 2021

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"There are many teachers that I worked with that showed a positive influence and I looked up to them. For example, some teachers arrive on the bell, and some arrive two hours early every single day. Those are the teachers that are prepared and care about students. I want to be one of them."

Rachelle's Feedback

Your aspirations are very clear, and the interviewer will be happy to hear that you want to be a teacher that goes the extra mile.

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Anonymous Answer

"The one teacher that has influenced me the most has been my mentor teacher. She used to teach elementary and moved up to high school. I loved her teaching style and I took many notes and adapted a lot of what I learned from her into my own teaching style and classroom. I look up to her and continue to learn from her to this day."

Chad's Feedback

Great answer! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you had the opportunity to be mentored by another teacher, and still continue to learn from her.

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