"Through the pandemic, I taught remotely, which is something I hadn't done before. While the process took some adjusting, I used technology to engage students in new and exciting ways. And I still carry a lot of those remote learnings into my teaching style today. I incorporate technology into my physical classroom as a visual learning tool. In my previous job, I created a virtual scavenger hunt for students to work in pairs and find answers to questions. This improved learning outcomes and fostered collaboration and teamwork between students."

"At the end of each class, I encourage students to write what they learned from the class on a whiteboard. This helps me identify students who need extra help to understand some topics. To further assess their progress, I also set aside 10 minutes at the start of each session to give students a chance to ask any questions they have about lessons from the last class. This ensures everyone feels caught up and prepared before we move on to a new topic."

"Depending on the issue, I may meet with the student to discuss it. Understanding the reason behind the student's behavior can help in finding a solution. For example, if they are being disruptive, it may be because they are struggling with understanding the material, in which case I can provide them with extra help. They may also need a way to channel their energy, in which case I can implement more interactive and fun group projects in the classroom."

"A positive relationship between teachers and parents helps improve the student's academic performance. I like to take every opportunity to meet parents face-to-face to discuss questions they have regarding their child's performance and progress. At the start of a school year, I invite parents for an individual meeting and give them an overview of what is being accomplished in the classroom. This keeps the parents up to date with the current curriculum, projects and tests."

"I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). In my role at XYZ Elementary, I was a tutor for students with deafness and hearing impairments, and I delivered all lessons in ASL. I noticed in your posting that this district is adding a new program for students with hearing impairments next semester, and I would love to assist with that launch."

"The best teacher I've ever had was a mathematics teacher in my middle school. She could see past numbers and formulas and taught mathematics with real-life examples. Her unconventional teaching method and style inspired me to pursue teaching as a career. I always strive to implement the same techniques and focus on learning instead of grades."

"My students and peers describe me as caring, inspiring and creative. I enjoy creating lesson plans that help students understand the subject and implement classroom teaching in their everyday lives. I organize events for an immersive learning experience. For example, in my previous role, I organized a sports day for the fifth-grade class. Students played scavenger hunts and answered history trivia. It was rewarding to see the students cooperating and learning together."

"To prepare my classroom for the first day of school, I always arrange a welcoming environment. Students enjoy an organized and well-decorated classroom and appreciate it when a teacher puts extra effort in. I like to leave some parts of the classroom unplanned, so my students can add some input into how it's arranged, which helps them feel more attached to the environment."

"To evaluate students, I use several approaches like multiple test formats, including multiple-choice, short answer, long answer and fill in the blanks. In my previous job, I had a student who had developmental disabilities and did not perform well on exams. I decreased the weight of the exam on his overall grade from 50% to 20% and increased daily assignments, helping the student reach their maximum potential."

"Before class starts, I write the lesson plan on the chalkboard for students' reference. First, I greet my students before explaining the day's lesson plan. Then I take five minutes to recap the previous class and give students a chance to ask questions they might have before moving on."