In-Person Interview Questions

Tutor:

Parent Scout recommends asking the interviewee to bring a sample lesson plan to the interview so that you can experience a sample lesson. This will allow you to learn their teaching style, see how they explain difficult concepts, and communicate. It is important for you to share the needs of the student to hear how the interviewee responds to what is needed to help the student move forward in their studies.

1. Why do you want to be a tutor?
2. What are characteristics of a good tutor?
3. What are different approaches you would use to describe a difficult concept?
4. Have you ever worked with a student that had challenges and how did you handle them?
5. What do you feel is the best way to engage/motivate your students?
6. What is your experience teaching the subject matter?
7. Can you commit to the hours we need?
8. Are you a credentialed teacher?
9. How do you measure success? (Higher test results, Improved classroom grades, Better homework completion, Satisfaction surveys of students or parents)
10. Do you have transportation?
11. What age groups/subjects are you qualified to teach?
12. How do you approach different learning styles?
13. Are you comfortable reaching out to the student's teacher to discuss the challenges he/she faces in the classroom?
14. What is your hourly rate?
16. May I check your references and run a background check on you?

Childcare:

After your interview, Parent Scout recommends that you have the childcare professional come to your home and spend a few hours with your child(ren) while you are present. This will allow you to determine if this is the right fit for your family.

1. Have you babysat previously? If so, please describe your experience.
2. Have you received any specialized training (such as first aid/CPR, attended a babysitter course, or taken related school courses)?
3. Do you regularly work/volunteer with kids? If so, please describe.
4. Do you have any health restrictions that could affect your ability to babysit? (Yes, it really is okay to ask this question. For example, if you have three cats and the candidate is terribly allergic to cats, then this could be a problem. Or, if you have someone who can't access stairs but the kids' beds are on the 2nd floor, you need to know that before making a hiring decision.
5. Why do you enjoy working with children?
6. What activities will you plan with my kid(s) when I am gone? (Ask this question to determine whether the potential babysitter plans any games, crafts or child-friendly activities in your absence.)
7. What age children do you most enjoy? Least enjoy? Why? Which age group are you most comfortable/experienced with?
8. What is your overall child care philosophy?
9. Are you comfortable changing diapers?
10. Are you comfortable administering medicine?
11. How do you handle sibling fights?
12. How do you handle separation anxiety?
13. What will you do if my child doesn't listen or exhibits bad behavior such as biting?
14. Under what type of situation would you call me? (Ask this to determine how a potential babysitter would rank a "need" or emergency.)
15. Are you comfortable doing meal preparation/cooking?
16. Are you comfortable doing light house work?
17. Do you know how to feed an infant? A toddler?
18. Do you know what to do if a child chokes?
19. What is your hourly rate of pay?
20. What hours and days of the week are you available to work? (Ask if there are any particular times/dates a potential sitter cannot work.)
21. How reliable are you regarding cancelations?
22. What babysitter qualities do you have that should make me want to hire you?
23. What was your most challenging babysitting experience, and why? (See how the candidate worked through the problem.)
24. May I have list of references as well as contact them?
25. What can I do as a parent to help make your babysitting experience with my kids a success?
26. May I check your references and run a background check on you?

Therapist:

After your interview, Parent Scout recommends that you have the therapist come to your home for a sample session while you are present. This will allow you to determine if this is the right fit for your child.

1. What experience do you have with the particular problem my child is struggling with?
2. How long have you been in practice?
3. Describe how you will work with my child.
4. Will other family members be involved in the therapy process?
5. What license do you have, is it current?
6. How do you establish goals for therapy and measure progress?
7. Are you a member of a professional organization?
8. Can you explain the therapy approach you use?
9. Will you bring equipment to our home?
10. Have you ever worked with a client that had significant challenges and how did you handle them?
11. What do you feel is the best way to engage/motivate your clients?
12. What insurance do you take if any?
13. What if your hourly rate?
14. Can you commit to the hours we need?
15. May I check your references and run a background check on you?