Paraeducator
Interview
Questions and
answers
Tell us about yourself. - answer I am a full-time
online college student majoring in Early Childhood
Education and will earn my BA degree in 2021. I
have worked with children since I was old enough
to have a job by babysitting, nannying, and the
Navy Youth center.
Why are you interested in this position? - answer I
want to make a career out of working with children
and this is a great place for that. I want to make a
difference in children's lives. I want to show them
that they are capable. Sometimes all it takes is a
good support system and someone who cares
enough to put in the work and help with your
education, and I want to be that teacher that
shows children that they can succeed.
, What are 3 strengths when working with children?
- answer I believe that have a lot of patience,
flexibility, and communication skills.
What are 3 weaknesses when working with
children and how do you handle them? - answer I
believe a few of my weaknesses include being a
little shy at first, can be a little overly patient, and
having a teacher voice.
What do you think your role is as a paraeducator? -
answer I think my role as a paraeducator is to
work with students in small groups by engaging
and teaching them material to help them learn in a
fun, productive way.
What do you believe are some necessary qualities
for a paraeducator to possess? - answer I believe
that being able to build relationships is important.
I also think being dedicated and passionate for the
job is essential. Lastly, just being kind and caring
is a quality that paraeducators should possess.
How do you handle stressful situations? - answer
Some strategies that I use to handle stressful
situations are taking a minute to myself to
understand the situation, coming up with a
solution for the stress and how to resolve it, and
moving forward with a positive attitude.
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