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As a teacher, Mr. Espinosa makes an impact in the world every day. He strives to benefit his community through his work as a teacher and believes that it is his responsibility to “spark curiosity” in his students and “bring a wealth of knowledge into the classroom” in order to prepare them for their careers and the rest of their lives. Read his story in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
So you’ve realized you want to be a teacher! But what if you didn’t major in education? No worries. In reality, being a non-education major won’t prevent you from becoming a teacher.
Every state sets its own requirements for acquiring and renewing professional teaching licenses. We're laying it all out for you so you don't need a lil of this later ?♀️
We've got a new series coming your way! We're highlighting 9 reasons to apply to a teacher preparation program yesterday. First up: deadlines are approaching soon so you better hurry!
Some programs have rolling deadlines so you've got some time...
With the help of TeachDFW and TWU Teach Week, Skylar Plummer got a job!
Skylar Plummer arrived at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD job fair with the goods: a stack of polished resumes and preprinted business cards with her name, certification area and professional website. As she stepped into the room, Skylar felt in her gut that this was where she was meant to teach—and she was prepared to prove it.
If the word “requirement” scares you, you’ll like our resource on understanding certification. Once you get to know which subject, specialty and grade level are for you, the next steps just fall into place. Get a head start by getting to know certification in Texas.
Creativity is just one of them! Teachers teach because they love the profession ?
When she thinks about what Pride means, she thinks back to the kid who didn’t want to be labeled by others, but who wanted to create a label for herself. Now she wants that freedom for her own children and her students.
Turner Cooper shows up to class as his whole self, so his students can feel safe to do the same. Join Turner in celebrating Pride Month!
Your application is a one-stop-shop for admissions officers to review your fit for their program. Learn how to get started and fill out your first application today.
From the words of TeJay Johnson, "I see my role here as a teacher and, just as importantly, as a mentor—especially to the young black men in this school."
TeJay's energy is contagious. Read his story!
The University of North Texas at Dallas has three certification programs coming up:
✔️ B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Certification
✔️ Emerging Teacher Institute for Current UNT Dallas Undergrads
✔️ Master’s Degree with Teacher Certification Program
All three are due by July 5!
If you're interested in applying and aren't sure where to start, create a checklist! A checklist will help keep you on track this application season.
If elementary school was hard for Ta-Tanisha, middle school was even harder. She was one of several students bussed to a school outside her neighborhood as a part of Tulsa’s desegregation efforts. We're honoring Ta-Tanisha during #TeacherAppreciationWeek for her journey to becoming a teacher!
Juan Espinosa strives to benefit his community through his work as a teacher and believes that it is his responsibility to “spark curiosity” in his students and “bring a wealth of knowledge into the classroom” in order to prepare them for their careers and the rest of their lives.
We've compiled the best scholarships worth applying to! Learn about student loan forgiveness and how you can work while paying back your loans! Check it out ??
Celebrate Earth Day with a moment of reflection. After all, nature can bring us back to our roots!
Refer your friends and in exchange, we'll give you $5 per sign up. Get started in a few simple steps!
?Upcoming Deadlines ?
Keep your ? peeled for these upcoming application deadlines:
✔️5/6/2019: Urban Teachers (Teacher Residency)
✔️ 6/15/2019: University of North Texas - Denton (Post Baccalaureate Certification for Secondary Education)
✔️ 07/01/2019: The University of Texas at Arlington (College of Education)
✔️ 8/31/2019: Dallas ISD (Alternative Certification Program)
Like what you see? Start a checklist to keep track of your applications.
We've compiled 3,300 pieces of career advice for you. That's a lot, we know. The takeaways?
Get $5 for each friends you get to sign up for a TeachDFW account!
Here's how it works:
1. Send your friends a link.
If you're sharing on social media, use this link: https://rebrand.ly/teachdfw-refer-social.
If you're sharing on email, use this link: https://rebrand.ly/teachdfw-refer-email.
2. Make sure your friend has (1) your name and (2) your phone number, email, and/or social handle.
This how you get paid, so it's important!
3. Get as many people as you can to sign up before April 10, 2019.
After 4/10/19, we'll tally up your referrals and get in contact with you for payout.
Get everything you need with our finance, eligibility and certification guides.
TeachDFW is partnering with Texas Woman's University to build a diverse and robust pipeline of leaders to become public school teachers across North Texas!
When: April 1, 2019 - April 3, 2019
If you're a current student, come to TWU TEACH Week! Register for free to attend.
From Apr. 1-3, TeachDFW and Texas Woman's University are hosting three events at 5 - 6:30 p.m. that will get you everything you need to start your career as a teacher.
- Connect with distinguished school leaders.
- Speak with stand-out teachers and students.
- Learn more about the impact of leading a classroom.
- Get access to critical resources for getting certified.
Inquiry-based learning means students choose their own adventures and make more choices within the classroom setting.
21st century teaching - the change we've been waiting for.
It's go time.
How can we achieve social change?
It starts with an idea and teachers like 2018 Teacher of the Year, Josue Tamarez.
When choosing an educator program, what criteria matters to you most?
Are you looking for a program that provides an experienced mentor/coach to provide meaningful feedback during your certification process? Whatever it may be, let TeachDFW help you get there.
What's the success rate of getting a second date? Get a little mathy today and read about how one classroom calculated the success rate of a second date!
Texas Woman's University is hosting TWU Teach Week this April and we're excited to share the event with you! Learn about the teaching profession, connect with distinguished teacher leaders and learn what it takes to run a successful classroom. Sign up below (it's free!)
Dallas-Fort Worth can boast one of the top spots for female entrepreneurs. The area also elected the country’s first Latina sheriff, Lupe Valdez—one of the first LGBTQ elected officials, too. Join their cause in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth with a series of stories in education!
Want a fulfilling career? Get a mentor like Nancy Bernardino. Outside of mentorship, one of Nancy’s greatest reflections on finding opportunities for advancement in her career centers on empowering women. Read her story in celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth!
Become a part of the solution. TeJay Johnson did and developed a passion for accurately teaching the history of black people in this country. #BlackHistoryMonth
Learn about the competitive salary packages available to teachers in the Dallas area! ?
You get personalized advice from a real person! That's something you can't get from Google. ⠀
Want to explore something new without stepping out the door? Discover what #DFW has to offer through the lens of teaching!
Find out why teaching is the ultimate profession in fulfillment.
Every region has different requirements in their teacher certification process. Make sure you get the most up-to-date how-to information for the #DFW area.
With a close-knit community fueling your career, there's no better place to thrive than in DFW.
In Dallas-Ft. Worth's school districts, you'll find mentorship, leadership and laughter around every corner.
When she was young, she aspired to be a singer. As a teenager, becoming a doctor was her dream. As a successful teacher, she does both.
Real talk—a comprehensive salary & benefits package is critical for educators. Learn about the tangible rewards of the profession.
As a #firstgen college student, Matthew Morris recognized a big disconnect between academic theory and the practice of serving others. Seeing a need for diversity, Matthew became a champion of diversity in the classroom.
Briana Peterson, from Lancaster ISD, is one of many Teacher Ambassadors. Are you ready to find how teaching can change your life?
We know that hard work pays off. Easily apply for a scholarship to fuel your education.
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