What are your 2 greatest strengths?
"My colleagues have always said that I'm very compassionate and patient, and that I make a very good teacher. I think that teachers in special education need to be especially patient with their students, and it's easy for me to be this way because I care a lot about children, especially those with intellectual disabilities."
When you answer this question be sure to answer it by using examples of feedback you've received from a colleague or former supervisor.
"I feel that my 2 greatest strengths are my ability to patiently listen and my inquisitive nature. My colleagues have told me previously that they appreciate how calm and collected I can stay throughout a challenging situation. Also, my previous supervisor complimented me on my inquisitive nature because she was very impressed with my willingness to research topics new to me."
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Anonymous Answer
I am great at building relationships with my students. I am very interested in getting to know my student's likes and dislikes and what motivates them. I feel that as a teacher, this is a must if you want students to feel comfortable in your class. Another strength is I am an advocate for my students. I stand up for them and defend them if needed, which is especially important as a special education teacher.
Rachelle's Feedback
Excellent response! These are very important strengths to have. Do you have an example to share a time when you exercised these strengths?
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