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You just a call for your first or next teacher interview, and they let you know that they want you to teach a demo lesson. You're wondering what on earth do I teach? How do I teach a demo lesson for a teacher interview? And what are some common mistakes teachers make during demo lessons? Today we are diving into the top mistakes I see teachers make while teaching a demo lesson. We will dive into everything from lesson plan mistakes, classroom management mistakes, and mistakes you could be making while preparing for your demo lesson. As someone who had two interviews the same day for two different schools that required a demo lesson, I understand how overwhelming it can be to teach at a school and for a classroom you've never been to. But after both interviews and demo lessons, I was offered the teaching position DURING my interviews. Today, I am sharing some of my top strategies I have shared with my coaching clients to help them confidently show up for their teacher interview.

What NOT to Do During a Teacher Demo Lesson: 7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid teacher interview Apr 14, 2025

Landing your dream teaching job often requires a teacher demo lesson—and let’s face it, that can be nerve-wracking. When I was a student teacher, I had to teach several demo lessons as part of my inte...

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