Teach For America

To best prepare for an interview, develop a clear understanding of how your interests and prior experiences align with the mission of Teach For America. TFA seeks individuals who (1) have demonstrated leadership experience and potential, (2) are interested in closing the educational equity gap, a...

I was completing my PhD in Teaching and Learning while I served in the summer as a School Director. My doctoral study offered the theoretical context and research behind childhood and program implementation best practices. My summer work with Teach for America allowed me to cultivate my ability t...

1) Organization2) Drive/persistence3) Ability to stay calm in stressful situations4) Ability to laugh/have fun

While the hours can be long, but if you have a clear vision for how you want your team to run and invest your teammates in that vision early, I find that the rest of the summer flows much easier. The mornings started early as I helped my team and I arrive at our school site prior to corps members...

It depends on your region and, even more specifically, the school and district that you're teaching in. Generally, you'll teach throughout the day while having someone observe your teaching possibly once or twice a week. After the observation, you'll probably meet with your Instructional Coach, A...

Every corps member has such a different experience. For me, it was: wake up at 5:45 (sometimes in the dark). Get ready and drive ten minutes to my school. Prep for my lessons and then greet the first students to arrive at 7 a.m. Teach six classes hour-long back to back with one 45 minute planning...

A big question that will be asked and a common theme throughout the interview, as well as your time with Teach For America, will probably be: What is your reason for caring about education and specifically the mission of Teach For America (ie educational equity)? Being able to articulate your rea...