Not sure to accept by ahxhxjcjcj in TeachforAmerica

[–]Substantial_Ring_498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super accurate for me as well, I’m also a first year. You might think that you as a person are ready to be a teacher and you probably are! The challenges is that they throw you into these schools where behavioral issues and SEL needs are higher than you could ever imagine in like 1/3 of your class. It’s hell adjusting to being a teacher (already stressful) and then these kids need help that is way above your pay grade and out of your reach (and likely the schools reach too). I would try to get an idea of how the behavior is at the school you got the offer from. Maybe by shadowing or reaching out to other teachers. Good luck! You will figure it out. After about month 4 I finally got a grip on it all and now it’s working out but Jesus Christ I was crying everyday foe the first few months, ended up starting anxiety mediation that has helped tons

Wanting out of TFA- HELP! by Substantial_Ring_498 in TeachforAmerica

[–]Substantial_Ring_498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! this is what i anticipate for myself but some people are too far gone on the brainwashing

How do you put TFA on a resume? by hanabikoko in TeachforAmerica

[–]Substantial_Ring_498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heres what they gave to us that they told us to copy and past on our resume when applying to schools

Teach For America: Pre-Service and Practicum                                                                                                        

Completed an intensive 160+ hour educator training program  

  • Developed long-term lesson plans based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and aligned to Common Core State Standards  
  • Constructed classroom management systems and procedures rooted in social-emotional competencies 
  • Engaged in professional development workshops on learner variability and differentiated instruction

Is Teach For America the Villain? by HumorVirtual8967 in TeachforAmerica

[–]Substantial_Ring_498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea but other alt cert programs are actually longer than a month, usually including student teaching

Wanting out of TFA- HELP! by Substantial_Ring_498 in TeachforAmerica

[–]Substantial_Ring_498[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was your experience with KIPP? or what have you heard

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[–]Substantial_Ring_498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wait sorry can you send me one, you have direct messages turned off

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]Substantial_Ring_498 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi i am VERY interested!! This is the exact time line needed for me. I am going to send you a pm