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Question 10 of 40 for our Preschool Director Mock Interview

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Question 10 of 40

What experience have you had with students from culturally diverse backgrounds?

"In my eight years as a teacher and now as a Preschool Director, I have worked with students from nearly all ranges of socio-economic status, culture, and religion. I firmly believe that a school should be a soft landing place for students of all backgrounds. We need to support those around us, no matter how different they are from us. Could you share with me how your school actively embraces a diverse student population?"

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  • 10. What experience have you had with students from culturally diverse backgrounds?

      How to Answer

      The interviewers want to learn more about your level of experience with diversity in an educational setting. Share your experience in leading students from diverse cultural backgrounds. To ensure that your response is thorough, be ready to discuss your experiences working with students of different ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 7th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "In my eight years as a teacher and now as a Preschool Director, I have worked with students from nearly all ranges of socio-economic status, culture, and religion. I firmly believe that a school should be a soft landing place for students of all backgrounds. We need to support those around us, no matter how different they are from us. Could you share with me how your school actively embraces a diverse student population?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 7th, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I have worked with every type of child from all different backgrounds- children are children. I worked at the head start and also in private schools."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      It's evident that you've had a lot of experience with kids from all kinds of different backgrounds, which is wonderful. I would, however, suggest restating and further developing the line about "children are children." Depending on the interviewer, this could be misunderstood to mean that you don't acknowledge different backgrounds, which might rub that individual the wrong way. In the "Revised Answer" box, I have included an example of how this might be restated.
      "Over the years, I have worked with children from all different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and ability. I have experience in many different educational spaces, ranging from Head Start to private schools. I believe that all children deserve early education and support, and I am skilled at maximizing each child's unique strengths."

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