Teaching Style
How you naturally approach your classroom
It's Monday morning. How do you typically start your first class?
Choose your natural approach...
I create a calm, focused atmosphere - quiet music, structured warm-up activity, getting minds ready to work
I balance energy with focus - brief chat about their weekend, then smoothly transition into an engaging starter activity
I bring high energy - upbeat greeting, quick movement activity or energizer, get everyone alert and excited to learn
A student is clearly struggling with a concept you've explained twice. What's your instinctive response?
Choose your typical approach...
I sit with them one-on-one, ask questions to find exactly where understanding breaks down, guide them to discover it themselves
I explain it again differently - maybe with a visual aid or analogy, ensuring they have the information they need
I pair them with a student who gets it, or give them alternative resources to explore at their own pace
When planning tomorrow's lesson, what's your natural process?
Choose what sounds most like you...
I have a detailed plan - clear objectives, timed activities, backup materials prepared in case students finish early
I have a solid framework with key points to cover, but leave room to follow student interests or extend discussions that engage them
I know my learning goals and have activities ready, but I'm comfortable pivoting based on how the lesson unfolds
Interpersonal Skills
How you connect and communicate
A parent emails expressing concern about their child's progress. How do you typically respond?
Choose your natural response...
I send a clear, informative email explaining the situation, what I'm doing to help, and next steps
I respond warmly with specific examples, invite them to meet or call to discuss in depth, make them feel heard and partnered
I acknowledge their concern, provide honest feedback with examples, offer a quick call if they want to discuss further
Your team is planning a cross-curricular project. What role do you naturally take?
Choose what feels natural to you...
I contribute ideas when asked and complete my assigned parts reliably
I help coordinate, connect everyone's ideas, volunteer to take on organizing roles
I actively brainstorm and collaborate, share resources, offer to help others with their parts
The technology fails right before your tech-heavy lesson. What's your honest reaction?
Choose what you'd actually do...
I smoothly pivot to a non-tech version, maybe even turn it into a discussion about adaptability
I quickly troubleshoot while students do a related task, then continue either with or without tech
I use a backup plan for today and reschedule the tech lesson when equipment works
Two students are clearly upset with each other and it's affecting class. How do you handle it?
Choose your natural approach...
I separate them immediately, speak to each privately after class about expected behavior
I pull them aside during independent work, facilitate a conversation where each explains their side, help them resolve it
I address the disruption calmly, speak to them briefly to cool down, follow up individually later to understand what happened
Cultural & Environmental Adaptability
How you handle change and new environments
You've just moved to teach in a new country. How do you approach understanding the local culture?
Choose what sounds most like you...
I observe carefully, follow colleagues' lead, gradually understand norms through experience
I actively seek to learn - ask locals questions, try local activities, read about cultural norms and history
I make local friends, join social activities with colleagues, learn by participating in community life
Your new school has very different working hours and meeting culture than you're used to. How do you adjust?
Choose your honest approach...
I adjust gradually, maintaining some personal boundaries while meeting essential requirements
I fully embrace the new schedule, trusting it exists for good reasons and giving it a fair chance
I adapt my schedule to match while communicating respectfully if something truly doesn't work for me
Friday afternoon, you're told your curriculum/schedule is changing Monday. What's your genuine reaction?
Be honest - what would you actually do?
I feel stressed but get it done, probably working over the weekend to prepare properly
I'm energized by the change, excited to try something new, quickly brainstorm fresh approaches
I assess what truly needs changing immediately vs. what can evolve gradually, prioritize efficiently
Career Patterns & Reflection
Looking at your career honestly, how would you describe your typical pattern?
Select what describes you best...
Very stable - I typically stay 3+ years, only leave for clear advancement or major life changes
Stable - I usually complete 2-3 year commitments before exploring new opportunities
Mixed - I've had some long positions (3+ years) and some shorter stints (1-2 years)
Varied - I tend to move after 1-2 years when positions don't meet expectations
When considering a contract renewal, what matters most to you?
Choose your primary consideration...
Honoring my commitment and team relationships - I'd stay unless something is seriously wrong
Whether I'm still growing professionally and feel valued in my role
If the compensation, workload, and conditions remain fair and sustainable
Whether better opportunities exist elsewhere - I keep my options open
Scenario: Describe a time you had to adapt your teaching approach mid-lesson because it wasn't working. What did you do? *
We want to understand your real-time adaptability and problem-solving in the classroom.
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Be specific - describe the situation, what you changed, and the outcome
Scenario: Tell us about a challenging student you connected with. What made them challenging and how did you build that connection? *
This helps us understand your relationship-building approach and emotional intelligence.
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Focus on your specific actions and the relationship development
