Sample Virtual Interview

Sample Virtual Interview

Thanks to Chick Beckley - the webmaster of our Alaska affiliate - we have included here a sample Virtual Interview.

Although Virtual Interviews can include both audio & video clips, our sample page contains only audio. A description of our Virtual Interview process is found at the bottom of the page.

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Our non-example sample interview: Tommy Teacher

Name: Thomas Teacher

Certification: Questionable

Currently: Clueless

Our fictional, politically incorrect candidate has provided some tongue-in-cheek examples of answers to thirteen of our sample questions.

Wherever you see the icon, you can click to hear Tommy Teacher's rather lame answers.

	1. Why do you want to teach in Alaska?
	2. Describe your philosophy of education.
	3. Describe how you handle discipline in the classroom.
	4. Describe how you plan for: a school year a week each day
	5. How do you deal with a parent saying, "I hope YOU can do something with him, because we sure can't!"
	6. If a person were to walk into your classroom, describe the: physical setting instructional setting
	7. Explain how you integrate technology into instruction.
	8. Describe how you use standards based education.
	9. Give an example of a lesson you’ve taught using technology.
	10. What is your idea of an ideal principal?
	11. What is your idea of an ideal staff?
	12. Why are you leaving your current position?
	13. Why should our district hire you?
	As you can easily imagine after listening to Tommy's rather unappealing responses, he has yet to secure a position for the current year. Give him a chance, eh? Note: despite repeated requests, Tommy Teacher t-shirts are still not available. Questions about our Virtual Interviews?

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We take 13 of the most commonly asked general interview questions for educators, and have our Virtual Interview candidates answer them for the record.

Each candidate must answer at least one (1) question specific to his or her subject area specialty, and (3) general questions.

Answers are limited to one minute, and will download in a few seconds.

This is a chance for you to get a first interview that you might not otherwise have.

Districts and shcools use these to screen candidates quickly, and save valuable time and resources.

See how easy it is to prepare your answers, and get a Virtual Interview started!