Hi there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I'm going to teach you how to answer the teacher interview question:
Why do you want to be a teacher? So, if you have a teacher interview coming up, you will
get asked this question. We need to make sure we give a unique, genuine and positive answer.
I'm going to give you two answers, two simple answers to this common teacher interview question.
Why do you want to be a teacher? Here's a really important tip for structuring your
own response. Your answer should always focus on the following three things. Number one,
your passion for teaching and what got you initially interested in becoming a teacher.
The second thing is the fact that you have natural skills and qualities that will make
you a great teacher. And then number three, what you are going to bring to the role of
a teacher and the impact you will have on your student's lives. Those three things should
be included in your answer to the interview question, why do you want to be a teacher?
I'm now going to give you TWO SAMPLE ANSWERS, and I want you to choose which one you think
is the best answer! And tell me in the comments section below the video. Here's answer option
number one. “I first held an interest in teaching many years ago when I was fortunate
enough to have a fantastic teacher who was both inspiring, motivational and passionate
about his subject. He had a natural ability to explain a difficult topic or subject in
very simple terms. It was then that I knew I wanted to become a teacher. As time went
by, I realized I had an abundance of natural skills and qualities that would enable me
to become a competent teacher. These included strong communication skills, organizational
and planning capabilities, positive work values and ethics, integrity and determination to
ensure the students I am teaching get the opportunity to learn and develop in a safe
and fulfilling environment. I want to be a teacher because I am passionate about helping
my students achieve their full potential. Too many people fail to realize their potential
in life and as a teacher I will get the opportunity to help change that.” That's my first suggested
answer to the interview question: why do you want to be a teacher? Let me show you now
the second answer option. This is a little bit shorter, but you might prefer it! Here
we go. “I want to be a teacher because I have a lifelong passion for learning and I
particularly enjoy passing on my knowledge to others. Being a teacher means you have
a huge amount of responsibility to not only teach your students in a manner that is easy
to understand and enjoyable, but to also encourage students to reach their full potential. I
would enjoy the fact I will have a positive impact on people’s lives and the ability
to help influence them to work hard and to realize the benefit of a solid educational
grounding before embarking on their chosen career.” So that's another very powerful
answer to that common teacher interview question: Why do you want to be a teacher? Tell me which
one you prefer in the comments section below the video… answer option one, or answer
option two? And please tell me why. Now what I'd like you to do is CLICK THAT LINK in the
top right-hand corner of the video and have a look at that. My other TEACHER INTERVIEW
TRAINING TUTORIAL here on YouTube! It is called Teacher Interview Questions and Answers. It's
had over 200,000 views. It's very popular here on YouTube. So, make sure you check that
out, because I'll give you some brilliant answers to lots of common teacher interview
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all the best for passing your teacher interview.