2nd Edition
Prepared Interviewing for Educators A Guide for Seeking Employment
1. Do Some Recon
2. Interview Preparation
3. Interview Practice: Example Sandwiches
4. Verbal Practice for the Interview
5. Difficult Questions Made Easy
6. The Day of the Interview
7. The Interview Itself and Followup
8. Résumés, Cover Letters, and Applications
9. I Have a Job…So Now What?
10. Closing Thoughts
Biography
Scott Lempka is a nationally recognized school leader with 20 years’ experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Scott currently serves as principal of Parker Elementary School in Elk River, Minnesota.
"After struggling through dozens of interviews, I found Prepared Interviewing for Educators. It completely revolutionized my interview experience! I felt prepared, confident, and positive. This book is a must-read for teachers looking for a job." — Wendi Bottiger, Teacher, Anoka-Hennepin School District, MN
"This useful interviewing guide is like having your own career counselor and trainer, but with the added value of Scott Lempka’s educational administrative experience and mentoring voice. The interview preparation elements in this book are current, practical, and invaluable. For those who desire to interview with confidence, this book is a must. I recommend this book to every teacher candidate in our program." — Ronald Ginn, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education and Director of Field Experiences and Student Teaching, University of Northwestern—St. Paul, MN
