How do you define the job?

Manage the appointments and feedback of practicing teachers. Ensure follow-up and relate progress to the director and faculty.

How many years of experience have you had in education?

I have 30 years of experience.

Describe your prior experience as manager of practice teaching?

I have had experience as an assistant teach and as a supervisor teacher, and I teach, so this allows me to view the job from many angles.

What was your earliest work experience?

I worked with the public at the YMCA. I worked in the hotel business. I worked in the newsroom of a newspaper. All three first job experiences have made me work at my communication skills.

How did you motivate an underperforming team to achieve its goals?

I like to teach by example, so by sharing the challenges I have faced in front of a task is my way of showing that we all face adversity together.

In what ways have you exceeded expectations in the past?

Turning grammar lessons into a Reader's Theatre experience helped students lower their affective filters and speak English without blockages, all while having fun.

What makes you different from other candidates?

English is my first language, for one, and I am right- brained, so nothing is stagnant in the classroom.

What does being manager of the practice teaching office mean to you?

It means being valued for the experiences I have had teaching at all levels and in different institutions while wearing different hats: direct, supervisor teacher, associate teacher, teacher, and always a student of life.

When have you worked in a team before?

I work with colleagues to provide learning content to students. I find that we can share our ideas and learn fron one another.

What kind of people do you not work well with?

I do not communicate effectively with those who are not creative.

How do you react to criticism?

I am sensitive to how criticism is given. If I understand from the criticism how to improve, then all is well.

What kind of environment do you feel most comfortable?

An environment where I can be with students working on tasks is what pleases me the most.

Tell me about how you plan your daily activities?

My daily activities respect the rhythm of the group of students. The planning is based on how prepared students are to take the next step to proficiency in English.

How would you approach a task you have never done before?

I approach all tasks by jumping right in and learning as I go.

What did you do to learn the ropes at a previous job?

I jumped right in and did not ask too many questions, which was a mistake.

Tell me about a time when you were able to convince someone.

I am a free thinker and am not easily persuaded myself, so I tend to focus on the logic of the argument and provide examples.

How do you convince someone to change their mind?

If someone changes their mind about something I have put forth for consideration, then I believe that my reasoning is sound.

How would you be of value to our company?

I am very ambitious. I always believe I can do my superiors job better.

How do you see yourself contributing to our team?

I am the creative, think outside-the-box type, so as long as I am not asked to fit inside the box, all is well.

Do you have any questions?

specifics of the job

Who is the immediate supervisor for this position?

income potential

I am looking for a salary of 85 to 95 thousand per year. Can we talk about that range of income?

how the position is paid

What is the payment schedule like?

territory

Is this position local or can the tasks be carried out at a distance?

start dates

When would you want the new manager to start?

why the position is open

It is my understanding that is position is newly created. With what aim was this effected?

strategic goals for the company

Is there a mission statement that is specific to this position?

performance evaluation if hired

How will my performance be evaluated, and by whom, and how often?

hiring process and how a candidate is approved

What factors contribute the most to being hired as the manager of the practice teaching office?

the person responsible for the hiring decision

May I ask who decides whom to hire?

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