ESL job interview question: How do you prepare your students for exams?

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I usually go over the basics in the review class. I review when, where and for how long the exam will be held. I remind students of the basic exam rules, i.e. student ID on desk, mobile phone turned off and stored away. I also allow time for questions. I try to answer them as honestly as possible but I know when to stop because there are always the students who push me for the answers, the students who ask me to go easy on their exams because they badly need a good grade. In general, I try to keep the mood light because students are always nervous before exams. 


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ESL job interview question: How do you teach table etiquette?

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I develop the following basic table etiquette skills:
  • Elbows off the table – show young people how to sit with their hands on their lap while waiting for a meal to be served.
  • Napkin bibs are not required - most of the time, tucking a napkin into their shirt isn’t appropriate. Show them how to place their napkin on their lap when they sit down.
  • Be hospitable – it is best to serve others, particularly guests, at the table before serving themselves.
  • Remind to use the magic words please and thank you.
  • Toilet talk is not table talk. I teach my students relevant conversations while at the table and during this session practice possible conversation topics with my students.

Also, I give my students a helpful reminder – to avoid burping at the table. Also, I make sure students know that they need to practice taking small bites, waiting to swallow before talking, and using their cutlery at all times correctly.


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ESL job interview question: Are you a team player?




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Yes, I was involved in ... (describe briefly and clearly), e.g. ..............

I worked on the following team projects...................... (explain briefly). 

My role was both as a member and as a team leader (explain briefly)............



You should prepare to give at least two examples. 



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ESL job interview question: How do you use differentiated instruction?


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Differentiated instruction allows for the students to work at their appropriate levels.  I subdivide students into groups of four and distribute to them different types of exercises, according to their abilities. 


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ESL job interview question: If a student hits another student, what would you do?


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I would immediately report the incident either to the Principal or to the Deputy Principal, and would document the event. In addition, if the situation is serious and threatening to health, I would restrain the child and I would ask for the security officer at the school to escort the child out of the classroom. I would also contact the parents.

I would actually try to protect the children involved. Hitting a student is not acceptable and such a case needs to be dealt with quickly. 



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ESL job interview question: What do you do to accommodate your students with IEPs?


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Before I accommodate every student student with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) I arrange discussions with the students' parents in order to learn about their specific needs. This allows me to design an effective program that addresses specific students' needs. In addition, I document regularly my evaluations of the students' academic behavior. 



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ESL job interview question: What was the most difficult situation that you have encountered in your career?

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You should give an example of a challenging situation in which the final outcome was positive. Try to emphasize your positive qualities such as professionalism, independence, critical thinking skills, ability to work as a part of a team, etc.  


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ESL job interview question: How long would you expect to work for us if hired?


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You should not try to give a specific answer to the above question, e.g. 

(1) I would like it to be a long time, 

or:

(2) As long as we both feel I am doing a good job. 




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