Special Education Teacher Mock Interview
Practice 26 Special Education Teacher interview questions covering IEPs, behavior management, and inclusive strategies.
Question 12 of 26
How would friends describe you?
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"I made a lot of close friends when I went to school for education, and they'd describe me as a very kind person with a very positive outlook. I think most of us are, the ones who are drawn to teaching."
This question is best answered by using examples of compliments your friends have given you. You can keep it brief.
"My circle of friends is very close and we spend a lot of time together. I believe they would say that I am thoughtful, generous and kind. I am sure to surround myself with people who will challenge me and bring out the best in me."
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I feel that my friends would describe me as passionate and persevering. They know that I went through a difficult time while I was going through college. About halfway through college, in 2016, I was diagnosed with a condition called Chiari Malformation, a condition where your cerebellum sits in the hole the spinal cord runs through, causing numerous issues. As a result of this, I underwent major surgery in the summer of 2016 and had to drop out of my summer classes I was enrolled in and only take two classes in the fall and spring semesters following surgery. My friends would say that I am persevering because I did not let my challenges stop me from achieving my dream of graduating.
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Passion and perseverance are excellent qualities for a teacher to have. *It's evident that you are a fighter who is unwilling to give up, despite significant challenges. Next, be sure to make a connection for the interviewer between this passion and perseverance and how it will help you to succeed as a special education teacher.
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