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Section Six:

Teacher Candidate Interview Video

Teacher Candidate Interview Video

In this section I will discuss my experience with the Weebly website and teacher

interview. I will also provide the links to my website and the video at the end of this section.

This experience was definitely enlightening and useful because it allowed me the opportunity to

challenge myself when answering these questions. I first designed the website in my technology

class and continue to develop it as I obtain new information that I feel is useful for the website.

My website will eventually be used for the class I have. I plan to use it for useful information

such as important dates and reminders. Right now the website has my portfolio, resources, and

background information on it. The tour of the website will provide a brief overview of some of

the highlights from this portfolio and the website as a whole. This website tour will be done

using Screen Cast O-Matic. I will be able to navigate through the website and my portfolio while

making connections and showing my screen. During this video I will also answer interview

questions that have been provided to me.

Answering these interview questions has allowed me the opportunity to reflect on my

experience at Medaille College. During this interview I was able to look back on what I have

leaned throughout this program while making connections to experts in the field. This was

definitely a positive experience because I was able to be intellectually challenged while

preparing myself for potential questions that can be asked during an interview. This interview

also increases my preparedness to become an education professional.

When the time comes for an actual interview to happen I know that I will spend a great

amount of time preparing myself for it. I also had the opportunity to prepare myself for this
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interview by going through all of the materials I can use to showcase myself. It is essential to

separate myself from the other potential candidates and an interview is a good way to do it. I

enjoyed going through this process because it only benefits me for a potential interview in the

future. Additionally, I enjoyed using Weebly and Screen Cast O-Matic because I think they are

good tools to have experience with. The Screen Cast video allows for a tutorial style video to be

developed. This video can translate well in the classroom because the students can watch this

video similar to viewing a lesson by the teacher. The Weebly website can be used to create

classroom collaboration when displaying relevant information online.

Teacher Candidate Interview Questions and Responses

1. What are the background experiences that have led to a career in education?
 I have been coaching sports for a long time and value working with children. I
think they are very creative and have bright minds that will pave the way for the
future.
 I have volunteered in a classroom before and enjoy the environment.
 My academic experience.

2. What have you learned in your teacher training program that will make you an excellent
classroom teacher and colleague?
 Classroom management strategies, focusing on students with exceptionalities and ELL.
 Learning strategies such as the zone of proximal development, hands on learning.
 Differentiated instruction
 Cyber safety, DASA, SAVE/CARE seminars that allow for student safety.
 Field placements have allowed me to observe and learn what works/what doesn't
 Collaborating with peers is essential as ideas can be developed.

3. Provide us with an example of a lesson you taught. How did you integrate it with other
curriculum areas, address the CCLS, technology, student engagement and motivation?  What
were the results of the lesson?
 Math lesson integrated with Art.
 The students were required to draw a picture of their favourite outdoor activity.
 The students then were required to incorporate a colour pattern into their drawing.
 The pattern could be however they choose (ABAB, AABB, ABBA)
 Technology was used in the form of a video where the students were exposed to some
examples they could make reference to.
 Students were engaged because of their free will to draw a picture of their choice and
include a pattern of their choice.
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 The result were successful as the students had the opportunity to present their pattern
drawing to the students.

4. How will your knowledge of the current trends in education inform you as an educator in our
district/board/school?
 Exceptional technology awareness and knowledge. Understand how to incorporate it into
a lesson.
 Differentiated instruction while maintaining a learning environment that promotes
education for all students.
 IEP awareness to ensure the students needs are met.
 Ability to follow procedure and protocol of the district/board/school.
 Willingness to learn and obtain new information.
 Classroom management trends that focus on the students well being.

5. Why we should hire you instead of the other applicants we have interviewed?
 I am a person who is passionate and goal driven.
 Organized, can follow professional curriculum and standards.
 Willingness to participate and organize extracurricular events such as sports teams.
 I am young and willing to learn and develop.
 I put the students first.
 I am overall caring and genuine person that takes pride in everything I do.
 A wide range of experiences in the education field.

Conclusion

Overall, I enjoyed the experience of using Weebly and Screen Cast O-Matic. I think these

are great tools for the classroom. I also found the interview process extremely beneficial because

it allowed me to look through all of my experiences from the ELED program at Medaille

College. It was a rewarding experience to look back on my development throughout the program.

Preparing for this interview process will only help me when it comes time for an actual interview

that could lead to potential employment.

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