YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: SPRING 2008

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Visit us online ·  Your finances · Our regions  · The teaching experience · Your career  Spring 2008    Only 1 in 10 children growing up in poverty will graduate from college. But it doesn't have to be this way. Find out how you can help end educational inequity>> What the Experience Is Really Like Report from the field: "My students don't care who I was in college. What matters to them is, can I teach subtraction? Will I answer their questions? Will I read the story with enthusiasm? It's a lot of responsibility, and at the same time it's an honor that you have a classroom full of people who trust you and who are looking for you to lead them." -Amanda Jarrard (Mississippi Delta '06), high school teacher Hear more from Amanda and current corps members about what it's like to be a teacher>> Day in the Life Follow a corps member through a typical day at summer institute Watch video » How will you spend your summer? Members of Teach For America's 2008 corps will be at the summer institute, working and studying to become highly effective beginning teachers.   Support along the way: During your two-year commitment, you will receive support from experienced educators - most of whom were Teach For America corps members themselves - as you continue to build the knowledge and skills necessary for classroom success. Learn more about Teach For America's ongoing professional support and development>> Your salary as a corps member: Teach For America corps members earn the same salary and benefits as other beginning teachers in their districts. Learn more about salary, benefits, transitional funding to help you relocate to a new region, and other financial support>> How Teach For America Fits in with Your Career Goals Invaluable experience: "It is not a coincidence that several of our most successful and senior executives have been teachers at some point in their careers. Corps members' demonstrated commitment to education, along with the important skills and life experiences gained through Teach For America, make them more appealing candidates for us at Monitor. Teach For America is a critical national asset and it is a privilege to partner with them." -Bill McClements, Senior Partner, Director of Global Recruiting, Monitor Group Why Teach For America? "By agreeing to teach for two years in a low-income community, I'm doing my part to ensure that children in this country get what they deserve." -Rachel Evans (Baltimore Corps '05), Texas A&M University, B.A. English Employer partnerships: Top companies such as Google, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey & Company offer Teach For America corps members job deferrals, summer internships, and other benefits. Many other leading firms work with our Career and Leadership Center to recruit our alumni. View the full list of our employer partnerships>> Graduate school partnerships: Highly respected graduate schools such as Stanford Law School, Tufts Fletcher School of International Affairs, and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania offer deferrals, scholarships, and other benefits to Teach For America corps members. View the full list of our graduate school partnerships>> Long-term impact: Teach For America alumni are working from every professional sector to expand opportunities for students in low-income areas. Learn more about the impact of our alumni >>  What Are Your Summer Plans? Inspire a student: Make a difference this summer by tutoring students in under-resourced schools. Extreme Learning is currently hiring tutors to work in many high-need districts and schools throughout California. View job opportunities at Extreme Learning>> Become inspired: Start your reading list with these books about social change>> Get a head start on your application: Learn more about who we're looking for. The application for the 2009 corps will be available online in late summer 2008. Your parents want to know: Do your parents have questions about Teach For America? They'll find answers in our friends and family section>> Send to a friend      ·      Contact us   Opinions expressed in this document or linked documents are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Teach For America, the Corporation for National Service, or the AmeriCorps program.

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