QUESTION 7 OF 30

What made you become an educator?

This example is another background question to help the interviewer understand who you are as an individual. Speak to things in your life that drew you to the profession. An example could include your own educational experiences.

"When I was in 6th grade, I had a phenomenal teacher. Mrs. Jackson was patient with me, even when I did not get the material. She would encourage me and speak truthfully to me when other adults like her would not. I want to bring a part of Mrs. Jackson into my teaching."

Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.

Anonymous Answer

My mother is a teacher. I loved watching her growing up. She was a great teacher in my eyes and that was really inspirational.

Shane's Feedback

Continue to use your mother as inspiration. There will be days when things do not go as smoothly as when you saw your mother rock it. That is alright. We all have those days. It is important to push through in a positive matter.

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