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Reading Teacher Interview: Potential Questions

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

So, I have been studying to be a reading specialist and I have a feeling that when I do get an interview, this will really help. To this day, I still know very little about teaching a child to read as I've always done intermediate grades. I will say that as a teacher of fourth grade, I did come upon students that weren't able to read and I was able to help them by learning from first grade teachers how to teach them to read. Keep in mind that these questions can go hand-in-hand with a math specialist interview.

After careful research, I had a lot of trouble finding something specific to a reading teacher interview. I've came up with the following questions that you might be asked with some possible answers. Remember, these answers are how I would answer these types of questions. I'm not really sure these are what will get asked and please do not try to answer them word for word if you are asked the same questions as your answers may vary from mine. Hope these help!


#1. How would you teach a seven year old how to read?
ANSWER: I would start with a goal setting worksheet that I would complete with the student. This worksheet would allow the student to map out their reading goals. I would then do an assessment, maybe if it were the Reading Recovery program, I would use the Observation Assessment throughout the keep a running record. I would work with their teacher to see what areas they struggle with whether it be phonics or chunking. I would then start where I thought I needed to just by completing observations and learning from the classroom teacher where that student is at in the "learning to read process".

#2. What is your definition of fluency?
ANSWER: Fluency is the ability to read at a steady pace. The tone and pace that is used makes all the difference.

#3. Do you have experience in keeping a running record?
ANSWER: Of course, you do! Every teacher has kept a running record showing their student from start to finish. Show them some test analysis you have done in the past or some running records you have kept on your RTI students. These will help tremendously.

#4. What can we do to help prepare you for this position?
ANSWER: Say something along the lines of I will definitely want some training with your reading program as well as training that is say visual/observational (this is completely dependent upon what type of learner you are).

#5. What is your experience with our reading program such as Reading Recovery, etc?
ANSWER: I have seen it in action, but I have not had any hands-on experience with it. This program would definitely be new to me. If you are experience here, you will know what to say.

#6. What can you offer us, what will make you stand out as a prime candidate?
ANSWER: This answer is all you. It can vary, but I would say that I am creative and I can make anything I need for my classroom. I am very good at researching and if I can't find something I am looking for or am in need of for my students, then I will grab my mac and sit down and create it myself.

#7. What if you have a teacher that refuses to let their student out of their class at a scheduled time for your reading class?
ANSWER: I would work with all the teachers prior to creating a schedule to figure out what times are best for them when I come around and pull their students. I would then create a tentative schedule and see if that schedule is what works for them, and then of course, make adjustments.

#8. What are your thoughts on the importance of reading and writing?
ANSWER: Reading and writing go hand in hand. They are one in the same and they can truly make or break a child.

#9. What is your opinion on the importance of writing in curriculum?
ANSWER: Writing and literacy are an important part to the success of a child as well as to prepare a child for career readiness so in the end writing is a huge part of student success.

#10. How do you feel about collaboration?
ANSWER: Yes, yes, yes! Collaboration is the key to a successful school community! Without collaboration, there would be no success in a school. Teacher's working together and learning from others is very important to the success of the children in a school.

#11. What are some adversities you have had in the past?
ANSWER: This can vary, but one of my struggles I had in the past was when I had a fourth grader come into my classroom that couldn't read. I went straight to the first grade teachers in the building and had them teach me how to teach a child how to read. I went from there and built that child up the best that I could with what time I had as I was teaching the Common Core to 29 others students.

If I think of any more questions to add, or find that there are a few more out there, I will add them to this post! I truly hope these questions will help to make your interview flow smoothly. Please do keep in mind that some are my personal answers and if you do use them, make sure you can back yourself up if necessary. For instance, if you're not creative or crafty, then don't say it. It's better to be honest as always.

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EmmaKate's First Birthday Party: Southern Style

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

I know this is my teaching blog, but I just have to share this adorable birthday party theme I've put together for my baby girls first birthday. It's not generic, it's one of a kind and I'm thrilled to share my ideas! This is a southern style theme that incorporates burlap, gold glitter, and a light coral. I'm super excited about this! I bought everything at Michaels and a few TJ Max finds. I was so excited when I started putting this together that I got a little out of control and it got a little expensive. Of course, I saved some money for this little project. I've included a list of items I purchased at Michaels and TJ Max.

I covered the canvas letter "E" in burlap. This could also be spray painted with glitter paint. I cut the glitter hearts, flags and glitter letters out with my cricut. I found a package of burlap flowers and used them as confetti. My favorite items are the milk jugs with the straws. I just love this! The basket for holding cards was a Ross find I do believe. The scalloped pieces are going to have her pictures for each month of her one year that will be cut and taped to them. I purchased the burlap banner in a pack and put the letters on it. this set up was so much fun! I plan to add some light mint colors as well!! If you would like help crafting up this party, just message me! 

Michaels Purchases:
*Metal E
*Glass milk jars
*Cake Stand
*Peach Poofs 
*Burlap flowers
*Burlap Banner
*Canvas Letter E
*Chalkboard Stand
*Mason Jar Jug
*Flowers
*Coral Scallops
*Mini Clothespins 
*Straws
*Glitter Paper-Used with Cricut to cut flags, hearts & C-A-R-D-S letters



 TJ Max Purchases
*Glass jug
*Slender Glass Jug (has two roses in picture)





FREEBIE: Monthly Binder Spines

Monday, May 30, 2016

Summer has finally arrived for this gal and I am just so thrilled to be home with my babies. Gaining the freedom to do exactly what I want when I want makes teaching all the more worth it all. I have a lot of plans for the summer including trip to Colorado to see a life long friend as well as a trip to Florida to pay a much needed visit to the beach with my little family. I hope everyone has plenty of plans for their summer! I've added some free binder spines to my shop and I hope y'all will enjoy!


Memory Book FREEBIE!!

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

It's free for a limited time to celebrate my excitement for the end of the year!! I am so excited for this year to be over and I just can't wait to get back into the world of Common Core (a new grade for the upcoming school year)! Just click on the image below to go directly to this free download!!

Fonts, fonts and more fonts!!!

Monday, March 7, 2016

I have so many niche problems! Does anyone else out there have so many favorite things that you love to do, you just can't narrow it down and decide to do them all? That's so me! I've got so many blogs I can't pinpoint just one thing. I love to create photo cards, I love creating teacher products, I love beauty and fashion and I love flower gardens! What is a girl to do?!! I've debated on starting one big blog that covers them all, but I'm afraid it'll just get to jumbled up! I wonder if anyone has any ideas out there? Please help!

On a side note, I'm in love with crafting fonts right now so I've made a freebie bundle! I am learning new things everyday and creating new designs all the time! I've loaded 30 fonts for FREE for Personal use!!!! Click the picture below to find the personal use download!!

All of my fonts can be found HERE if you are interested in using any of them for commercial use!! I hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave any feedback! 

Take care and have a great week in your teaching life!!!


TpT Follower Winners!!!

Monday, February 1, 2016

If you are TpT follower of my store at Barnett's School House then you will know what I'm talking about especially if you check your TpT inbox! Three lucky winners were chosen at random for their choice of any product, any price in my store! Those three winners are Tracy, Kim and Teresa! Congrats ladies!! You have likely already received your email from me with a link to my store!!

Feel free to follow my TpT store and check your inbox each month to enter my drawings!! Take care and have a great week if you don't hear from me by then!

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HUGE FREEBIE!!!!

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Life is so crazy right now. I am truly missing fourth grade and don't really know how I'm going to be able to finish out the rest of this year in prek. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for my job and being given the opportunity to be closer to home, but this is not the grade for me. I'm sure someone else out there is feeling the same way! I have all this knowledge of the Common Core and how to use it in so many ways, yet I feel that my brain power is being wasted. Please forgive me all you prek teachers out there. I'm not trying to offend any one at all! Let me just tip my hat to all of you out there because I have no idea how in the world you all do it. You have so much patience and more marbles than I have. On top of that, there is no way in this world I can have this grade and have my very own house full of toddlers, which is what is happening to me now! There are no breaks for this teacher-mom. I am truly meant to be a teacher of ten year olds and I can't wait to be given the opportunity, hopefully soon, to fill those shoes.

So, now that I have vented, I have this great idea and I'm going crazy with it!!! I have the fourth grade product up and ready so feel free to check it out by clicking here!!! I've loaded the ELA packet for kindergarten for FREE!!! I really hope this ends up being used in your classroom!! Enjoy and feel free to leave me some positive feedback! I really appreciate it!

Free Valentine Card

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Enjoy this FREEBIE that's so true made just for your special someone!! Please feel free to share this on your blogs! Simply print on some card stock and you have yourself a Valentine card for your significant other! Have a great Valentine's Day!!


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