How many days were you absent from work last year?

"I think I missed ten days, counting vacation time. If I am ever sick, I am sure to provide a doctor's note and have a substitute teacher in place."

A part of being a diligent teacher is to ensure that you are always on time and present when expected. It's great to be consistently early, to prep your classroom for the day, rather than just showing up right on the dot. Talk to the interviewer about your attendance.

"I had zero unexcused absences last year. In total, I took 12 vacation days out of my 15 allotted days. I was sick for just two days. Those days, I had a note from my doctor, and I found a substitute teacher within sufficient time."

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