ESL job interview question: Is there any workplace environment that is ineffective for you as a professional ESL teacher?

Recommended answer:

A lack of independence, creativity and no teamwork support. I do well when I can draw my own map, make my own schedule, and prepare my own teaching materials in order to help my students achieve their learning objectives. 

I also like to work in a team, especially on assessment and material design issues. I believe that a lack of independence, creativity and no teamwork may result in ineffectiveness for any professional ESL teacher.

You can also add the following, if you like: 

I think that an ineffective workplace environment is usually based on micromanagement.