Some tips for my first teaching interview?

They will probably ask you your philosophy of education and depending what you teach some specific questions about what you know about certain teaching programs, for instance "What do you know about the 'everyday math' program and what is your experience with it". They will probably ask about your strengths and weaknesses and ask what you do in a variety of scenarios. As a new teacher they will want you to be confident but don't act like you know it all as you are just starting out. Think of some specific examples of how you dealt with problem children in your student teaching and some projects etc. you did with the kids that were particularly successful. If you have a portfolio with pictures and examples of work done that would be helpful but its ok if you don't have one. Be able to speak about how you vary your teaching methods for a variety of learning styles, and how you use technology in your teaching. Make sure you have some good questions ready to ask them as well, perhaps about what technology they are currently using in the classroom and what is currently the focus of the school to improve deficits (like a focus on reading or math) Good luck!

Look the person directly in the eye when shaking his/her hand. Practice with friends and relatives if you're not sure. A confident, firm but not overly-tight handshake says you're not afraid or hesitant about meeting new people. This is also a very important skill to have when you meet parents and especially grandparents, who were raised in a generation when your handshake conveyed your sincerity.