Institute of Reading Development Interview Questions
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Institute of Reading Development
Reading Teacher
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a lengthy process with a long application, then an essay with a one-way video. After that, I had a face interview on Zoom. The interviewer was very enthusiastic, but didn't seem to care about my answers. She didn't seem to know how to interview. She would state their policy, then ask, "Are you comfortable with that?" I wasn't able to share my experiences. She gave me a start date and mentioned that my going out of town for a few days wasn't an issue. Why discuss dates if you aren't going to offer the job?
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What does being well-read mean to you?
- Can you discuss "sustainable confrontation"?
Institute of Reading Development
Program Advisor
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had 2 phone calls. The first one was about an hour, and it required about an hour of prep beforehand. The interviewer was super friendly, and the questions seemed to be focused on assessing my conversational abilities. You should expect a role play sales call scenario and questions about how you'd manage a customer who is unsure about things. They really emphasized the isolating nature of the work-from-home aspect and wanted to know how I'd manage that. The second call was the job offer and a chance to ask any questions I had.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you manage the isolating nature of this job?
Institute of Reading Development
Teacher
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
There are a lot of hoops to jump through for this summer job. 1) First, you read an essay by the founder and submit an online application with short answers and your resume. 2) Then, you record short video answers to 3 questions with limited prep time, each in one take. 3) An online live interview is scheduled through an online system. You have to watch a mandatory informational video beforehand. The 45-minute Zoom interview was conversational. The interviewer seemed to be looking for answers that align with the institute's teaching style. You also get time to ask job questions. The questions were a bit tough because they were vague, like "Our teaching/class style is x, how does that relate to you/what do you think about that?"
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What defines being well-read?
- Can you share a book character you connect with and explain why?
- Our class style is centered on student discussion, not literary criticism or a top-down approach. What's your perspective on this and how does it align with your experience?
Institute of Reading Development
Enrollment Coordinator
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Technical Case Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was straightforward. You'll have a 45-minute interview, requiring about 30-45 minutes of prep beforehand. You'll get an email with a link to a site called 'First Interview Preparation.' You need to spend about 30 minutes there. It includes watching a video, listening to a sales call, downloading and printing 'Laying the Foundation' and 'The Close' for reference, visiting a partner website (University of Oklahoma), and optionally watching two videos from past participants. On interview day, a sales manager will call you at the scheduled time (you'll get an email to set this up). They'll ask you questions and conduct a mock sales call. Afterward, you'll be notified via email if you've advanced to the second and final phone interview.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- How did you get ready for this interview?
- What is the Institute for Reading Development?
- What's the way people find out about the Institute of Reading Development?
Institute of Reading Development Interview Questions
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“How would you help a child who is struggling to read a word?”
Read reports →“During a parent-child reading session, you've told parents to provide a word if the child struggles, prioritizing reading flow. You observe a child and their mom getting frustrated because the mom is pushing the child to sound out a word. What's your intervention?”
Read reports →“How would you help a child who is struggling with reading and getting frustrated with a parent present?”
Read reports →“You're reading to a class of first graders, and a child gets up to sharpen his pencil during the reading. How do you handle this situation?”
Read reports →“In your own words, what does it mean to be well-read?”
Read report →“What have you been reading lately, and what does it mean to be well-read?”
Read report →“Can you share a book that had a lasting impact on you when you were younger?”
Read report →“What would you do during a lesson if a student got up from his seat and walked around the room to sharpen his pencil?”
Read report →“How would you handle a middle school student who refuses to participate in an in-class activity?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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