What was your previous role in education?

Any interviewer can see your formal education on your resume. During an interview, employers will inquire about your educational background to determine how your education has prepared you for the specific responsibilities you will have in the position you are applying for or how your educational experiences will help you fit into the company's culture and work environment. Your educational background can include both formal education and any informal or continuing education you have received over the course of your life.

When answering questions about your education during an interview, it is customary to focus on both your most recent and relevant educational experiences. For example, if you are applying to teach middle school science, you can discuss how your college education specifically prepared you to teach middle school science, but you can also discuss educational experiences such as continuing education courses related to science that you have taken outside of your formal education.

This question can help the interviewer understand your career path and educational progression. When answering this question, it can be beneficial to highlight a few of your most significant accomplishments or skills that helped you succeed in your previous role.

Answer as an example: "As an assistant principal, I was in charge of managing student discipline and overseeing the school's budget." This included collaborating with teachers to develop effective disciplinary policies and ensuring that students followed them correctly. I also collaborated closely with parents to ensure they were aware of their child's progress and any concerns they had about their child's performance. Managing these responsibilities gave me the opportunity to hone my communication and organizational skills."