How to Answer: Why do you have an interest in history?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a History Teacher job interview.
16. Why do you have an interest in history?
How to Answer
Everyone has a story that inspired them to become a teacher. Share with the interviewer what sparked your imagination. This way, they will be able to see your passion for the subject.
Answer Example
"The story of the Civil War got me excited about history. More so, when I was in high school, my class went to a few of the battlefields. It truly was mind-blowing to see the actual places where so much bloodshed happened with Americans killing Americans."