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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.
The interviewer would like to better understand what is motivating you to teach at the High School level. Give one strong example of why being a High School Teacher is an exciting career path for you. Discuss how this role will help you to feel fulfilled in your teaching career.

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.
"What interests me most about teaching at the High School level is that I am able to make a direct impact on our next generation of leaders. The teen years are so critical and I love the idea that I can directly help form their thinking, improve their work ethic, and increase their self confidence."

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I want to teach high school because I have expertise in accounting and business; I can utilize to mentor and educate students in a relevant manner. The constructivist approach in teaching explains that students learn better by "doing" than anything else. So, it is important to teach students real-world experience and knowledge so it resonates with them forever.

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Fantastic answer that does a great job relaying your genuine interest in making an impact on students.
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I like teaching High School because I can relate to my students better than I can elementary or middle school level. Building relationships to me is easier at this level. They "get" my sarcasm and jokes which is awesome as well.

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Your interest in building relationships and being able to relate to older students is clear in your response, but you can make your answer more impactful by providing an example of why being a high school teacher is an exciting career path for you. Discuss how teaching at the high school level helps you to feel fulfilled in your teaching career.
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