QUESTION 34 OF 35

When a student fails, what is your first reaction?

While teachers do not have total control of their students or the decisions they make, they do work incredibly hard to ensure students can be successful. Many teachers feel personally responsible when students fail even though it is often due to factors outside of teachers' control. The interviewer wants to hear that you will do everything within your power to help students, and that means helping them pass your class.

Ensure the interviewer that you go above and beyond for students. Just because a student seems disinterested or has poor attendance, that does not mean they get left behind. Share how you motivate students and how you empower them to perform their very best in your class.

"I try very hard with each and every student to ensure their success. I try to build relationships, I make myself available after school, I problem-solve with them when they're struggling, I organize study groups, and I really try to engage students. When a student does fail, I can't help but feel responsible and disappointed. However, it only motivates me to work harder."

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