Despite their differences, freshly minted teachers and veteran educators share common anxieties when preparing for interviews. They stress about which questions they'll be asked and how to answer them.
Ace Your Teacher Interview is the all-in-one sourcebook educators need to tackle their fears and go into the interview with confidence. The book identifies 149 frequently asked interview questions, including the one question candidates must be able to answer well, 99 basic questions, and 39 zingers. The book also pinpoints 10 questions candidates should ask during the interview.
Readers will discover how to effectively answer interview questions through a wealth of sample responses. These stellar examples were gathered from principals and administrators across the country, so they're an excellent representation of how to make a positive, lasting impression on key decision-makers.
Readers will also gain insight into the hiring process, discover what they can do and say to impress interview committees, and learn how to cinch the deal once the interview has ended.
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Part 1: Before the Interview
Chapter 1: Preparing for the Interview
Chapter 2: Setting the Right Tone
Chapter 3: Interview Formats
Chapter 4: Interview Strategies
Part 2: The Top 149 Questions
Chapter 5: The Single Most Important Question You Must Always Answer
Chapter 6: 99 Basic Interview Questions
Chapter 7: 39 Zingers to Watch Out For
Chapter 8: 10 Questions You Should Raise
Chapter 9: Clinching the Deal
Chapter 10: It’s Not Over…
Anthony D. Fredericks is the author of Ace Your Teacher Interview. He has been a professional educator for more than 39 years at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. He is a leading authority on teacher hiring practices and has been involved in countless interviews and counseling sessions in his nearly four decades of educational service. In addition, he is a well-known consultant to school districts and professional education organizations around the country. He has presented workshops, seminars, and keynote addresses to thousands of fellow educators throughout North America—all with rave reviews. He is currently a professor of education at York College in York, Pennsylvania.
Fredericks is a prolific author, having published nearly 400 magazine and journal articles. He has written for an eclectic array of magazines and journals including Educational Computing, Teaching K–8, Book Links, Science and Children, The Reading Teacher, and Principal.
He has also written 119 books, including three college textbooks, 70 educational books, and several nonfiction adult trade books. In addition, he co-authored the popular and award-winning Science Fair Handbook, Third Edition. He also is an award-winning author of more than 35 children's books in a variety of genres, primarily informational.
Many of Fredericks' books have garnered national awards and citations from a variety of professional organizations including the American Library Association, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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