Breakthrough Atlanta

Teaching Fellow

May - July 2023 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Intentional varying levels of support, and admin respond quickly / genuinely care. My Instructional Coach was super organized and a great resource. I appreciated the efforts admin made around professional development and leadership opportunities. And I miss my kids, they're all smart and funny in their own ways. Also, breakfast and lunch being included is huge.

What I wish was different

As someone who had no prior experience of/education around teaching before the job, there were times where I felt that I was set up to survive, not to succeed. For example, orientation did not include training on differentiated instruction (though it was covered in PD about 3/4 of the way into the program), and had limited emphasis around classroom management.

Advice

Go into the day going with the flow. Sometimes you and other Teaching Fellows may not know what is going on logistically the morning of special event days. If you propose an elective you genuinely want chosen, be as thorough as possible in lesson plans / set up early! You will not have time during the workday to plan much once classes start.

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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

June - July 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Very fruitful experience, also provides you with 100+ hours classroom experience. Aided in lesson planning development and fostering teaching skills.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Keep an open mind. This internship was not geared solely towards education majors, was inclusive for those who were interested in working with underserved students.

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Teaching Fellows

June - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

The entire thing! My coworkers, my students, my instructional coach, and the experience of teaching Atlanta students for the summer!

What I wish was different

At times I wish there had been more support and communication from the leadership at the main site because I was at a secondary site.

Advice

Go with the flow and be flexible!

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8th Grade Social Studies

May - July 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Learning what it really meant to teach and prepare to teach for the week/day.

What I wish was different

Organization and pay

Advice

Do this because you want to make a difference and because you really want to teacch. If you don't have a passion for it, you'll hate it. This is a great experience for those who really want to do it.

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Teaching Fellow

May - July 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I liked that I was able to work with a group of individuals from colleges all over the United States in order to plan and implement lessons.

What I wish was different

I wish that there had been better communication between teaching fellows and supervisors.

Advice

Do not be afraid to take part in opportunities that will push you about if your comfort zone. This is how you grow personally and professionally.

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Dean of Students

May 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed our week dedicated to college and career readiness. We introduced our students to all types of colleges and universities , as well as the majors they could explore.