QUESTION 8 OF 30

What was the most frustrating thing that happened to you as a teacher?

Answer this truthfully, but be aware to not create a negative vibe in the interview. Telling a story and getting upset about it would be unprofessional. Remain positive and talk about how it helped you grow as a person and in your career.

"One of the things I find frustrating as a teacher is when I am making amazing strides with a student, but I recognize that their parents are not giving them the one-on-one time at home in order to keep the momentum going. I have learned that I cannot control what happens with students outside of the school. So, I have tasked myself with creating such a natural passion for reading in each student that they cannot help but want to continue to grow in their reading journey."

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Anonymous Answer

The most frustrating thing that happened to me as a teacher was when one of my students consistently failed to do homework. I tried to explain to her that the more consistently she does homework and the more effort she puts into it, the faster she will progress. Once she started to do her homework consistently and to read for at least half an hour each night, she became my best student.

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To transition nicely when giving a story example, I recommend using the STAR framework, which is Situation, Task, Action, Result. This method will ensure that you provide the right amount and type of information to allow the interviewer to make sense of your story.

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