How to Answer: How would you go about assisting a teacher who came to you and explained that her students were struggling with reading comprehension of a specific text?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Reading Teacher job interview.
25. How would you go about assisting a teacher who came to you and explained that her students were struggling with reading comprehension of a specific text?
How to Answer
This is a common scenario a reading teacher may find themselves in. Often, on top of helping specific students develop reading skills, reading teachers are called upon to assist teachers with unit and lesson planning. They are seen as experts in their craft, and often work alongside teachers to improve reading instruction based on students' needs. Tell the interviewer that you would accept the invitation, how you would assess the classes needs, and how you might work with the teacher to help students make progress.
Written by Audra Kresinske on September 6th, 2021
Answer Example
"If a teacher came to me with a need, I would immediately accept the invitation and listen to hear more about the situation. I'd ask questions about what they have already tried, what has worked, and what hasn't. I would work with the teacher to develop targeted lessons that guide the students to make conclusions. If it were appropriate, I would offer to model a reading lesson for the teacher to offer up a new approach or perspective. I would work closely with them until they felt comfortable to move on."
Written by Audra Kresinske on September 6th, 2021