Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 24, 2013 12:17 am Add to Favorites Yasar Bodur Reps: 618 What distinguishes you from other candidates? If you are asked this question in a job interview for a teaching position: What are some things you should avoid when responding to this question? What might be some important points to stress that would get the interviewer's attention? How would you respond to this question?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted April 18, 2013 7:22 pm eWaPyH Reps: 100 My care and concern for my students both in and outside of the classroom. Anyone can take a few college courses and become a teacher. And unfortunately, there are a lot of these people in the world today. I have always wanted to teach. When I am in the classroom, I teach each lesson specific for the students in the classroom. Each child learns individually, therefore teaching methods should be made individually for each student. Care and concern is not something you can learn in a college class. Votes: +15 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted April 18, 2013 7:22 pm LanuRy Reps: 102 Right off the bat I would let them know that I graduated with ESOL endorsements, reading endorsements, and I am qualified to work with ESE students from k-12. I would tell them that I am always strive to learn more about how I can be a better teacher. I would also let them know that I love teaching children and getting to see that light bulb go off when they finally get it. I would avoid saying things that made me sound like I was bragging on myself. I do not want them to think that I am consented. I also do not want them to think that I cannot take any kind of constructive criticism either. Votes: +6 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted April 18, 2013 8:17 pm ryZuSa Reps: 100 Hopefully, your becoming an educator is more than a career choice for you, but a lifestyle you've chosen and care about. I know for me personally, I have such a heart for reaching children and making a difference in their lives. This fuels my instruction and helps me break down barriers in the classroom to better teach and reach all my kids. Votes: +3 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution gyGara Reps: 50 This is a passionate and thorough response.   Posted on: February 25, 2019 1:12 am Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 13, 2014 9:38 pm Michael Brown Reps: 103 I believe that the most important factor when answering this issue is focusing on the students rather than yourself or others. Putting others down is not something anyone should participate in. Focusing on the success for students, and how you will raise achievement is what I look for rather than the best resume or the one who can make themselves look the "best." Votes: +2 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 11, 2015 7:34 pm yHamyN Reps: 95 I would highlight all of my professional development courses I have been a part of. For instance, I worked for my Gifted Endorsement, am currently obtaining my Master's Degree, and I have attended many other types of conferences and professional development learning. I think principals are always impressed when you show a strong initiative to becoming a better educator. The fact that I am so focused on improving myself shows how I always want to be better for my students. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.