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A STEM, Spanish, and Special Education teacher residency in Philadelphia
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Cohort 1 – 2015-2016

 

Cohort 2 – 2016-17

Cohort 3 – 2017-18

Cohort 4 – 2018-2019

Adaure A.
2015-16 Cohort
Science and Language Arts

“Every day a new person enters the classroom, and you get to help mold who they become.”
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Chandra A.

Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“I want to empower students to be confident mathematicians poised to become our nation’s future STEM leaders.”

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Jacob A.
Science
2017-18 Cohort

“I enjoy the energy and knowledge of working with students in the middle and elementary grades.”
Read more about Jacob

Aashita B.
2015-16 Cohort
Math and Science

“I want to help others achieve their dream by providing them with the education needed.”
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Evan B.
Physics
2019-20 Cohort

“One of the joys of this job is that no lesson looks the same a second time. When the audience changes, so does the way learning happens.”
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Chahira B.

Science and Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“I am so excited to have my own class that I can arrange based on my own style.”

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Stuart B.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“The children of Philadelphia come to us with so many of these skills, and I want to help them learn to apply their skills to new situations to make the most out of their lives.”

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Christopher B.
Chemistry
2019-20 Cohort

“I believe in the mission of educating the youth of Philadelphia, and the value of being there for my students is clear.”
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XiaoWen C.
Mathematics & Science
2019-20 Cohort

Ariel C.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“Being in the classroom is truly rewarding and meaningful.”

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Joe C.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“I wish to inspire curiosity in my students.”

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Maggie C.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“Seeing the culture in math made me fall in love with it and want to teach it so that other students like me don’t give up on math.”

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Maliha C.
Chemistry
2019-20 Cohort

“OI’ve learned more than I ever could practicing my instruction, implementing classroom management and expanding upon my content knowledge by working with my mentor teacher and students for the entire school year.”
Read more about Maliha

Vlad C.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics

“Having grown up in Philadelphia, becoming a math or science teacher is an opportunity to give back to the community.”
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Luke C.
Biology
2019-20 Cohort

“Experience is the best teacher, and TTR provides a safe way to get it.”
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Jillian D. C.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“I am also excited to learn more about the types of students that attend the school and what different ways of thinking they might bring to the classroom.”

Read more about Jilian

Connor C.
Science
2019-20 Cohort

“I am excited to find a good fit for my future.”
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Laura C.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics

“What better place to begin this new career than in the city [Philadelphia] where educators have paved the way for freedom of thought and expression since the inception of our country.”
Read more about Laura

Bridget D.
2016-17 Cohort
Mathematics

“Why middle school? Because middle school students are the best people.”
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Alex F.
2016-17 Cohort
Science and Social Studies

“Middle school students keep you on your toes – even if as a group they are not making your day easy, there is always at least one who will make you smile.”
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Matthew G.
Physics
2019-20 Cohort

“As an educator, it is extremely helpful to know about the lives of the students you teach, and there is no better school than Temple to gain an understanding of city life in Philadelphia.”
Read more about Matthew

Rob G.
Physics and Math
2019-20 Cohort

“I’m excited about finding a school where I am valued and where I can continue to grow and be challenged.”
Read more about Rob

Karinn G.
2017-18 Cohort
Science

“The strongest part of my experience this year has been the relationships that I have built with the students.”
Read more about Karinn

Natalie G.
2016-17 Cohort
Science

“TTR has given me a way to invest in the future generations and future of Philadelphia.”
Read more about Natalie

Emily H.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“I have only been here for 6 months and I already love this city!”

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Laura H.
2016-17 Cohort
Science

“At the end of the day, learning is the goal and it may not look exactly as you planned. However, if you are able to fulfill your objectives, then the lesson was a success.”
Read more about Laura

Wesley H.
Mathematics
2019-20 Cohort

“Math can be challenging for people throughout their lives, causing repeated stress and foregone opportunities.”
Read more about Wesley

Hoa H.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“Now is the right time for me to contribute my part to the community.”

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Celia H.
Science
2019-20 Cohort

Jared H.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“I look forward to creating my own classroom norms and being the teacher for my future students.”

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Ara J.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics

“I want to help Philadelphia’s students be confident with math.”
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Derek K.
Science
2019-20 Cohort

“I have a desire to create opportunities for students to find success later in life.”
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Anderson L.
2017-18 Cohort
Science

“I’m most excited about the opportunity to teach science and get kids interested in learning about the natural world around them.”
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Victoria L.
Science
2019-20 Cohort

“It is exciting to see how my next few years in the school district will help shape my teaching style through my experiences and interactions with students.”
Read more about Victoria

Amanda L.
2017-18 Cohort
Science

“I’m excited to take over my own classroom next fall and cultivate new scientists!”
Read more about Amanda

Kerry L.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics

“Being able to experience daily life in real schools has given me a chance to build strong relationships with students, and the time to practice treating each student as their own person with their own interests and abilities.”
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Richard L.
Math and Physics
2018-19 Cohort

“I especially love showing the students how math and science are not separate, but intertwined.”

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James M.
2016-17 Cohort
Mathematics and Science

“Education, after all, is a great equalizer.”
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Yvonne N.
2017-18 Cohort
Science

“Becoming a teacher in Philadelphia means having the grand opportunity to teach a diverse population. I wanted to bring my experiences into this city and connect with the people.”
Read more about Yvonne

Helen (Holly) N.
2017-18 Cohort
Science, Mathematics, Language Arts

“The best part of being in schools on an almost daily basis has been building relationships with the students.”
Read more about Holly

Rabia O.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics

“I love teaching in Philadelphia because of the challenge and diversity of students from all across the world.”
Read more about Rabia

Doan P.
Science and Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“My goal is for all the children that come into my classroom to grow up to be successful and kind adults that will want to give back to their communities.”

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Jean P.
Mathematics
2019-20 Cohort

“I always wanted to teach math and this program offered the most interesting and beneficial opportunity to teach.”
Read more about Jean

Jalil P.
2016-17 Cohort
Mathematics

“The teachers that I looked up to and learned from in my youth were instrumental in my success as an adult… I seek to do the same for every student that I come across…”
Read more about Jalil

Carolyn R.
2015-16 Cohort
Science and Language Arts

“Students love the chance to show you what they know – they are proud of what they are able to learn.”
Read more about Carolyn

Byeng Uk R.
2015-16 Cohort
Mathematics

“My favorite thing about teaching in Philadelphia is the variety of students, their diversity.”
Read more about Byeng Uk

Takia R.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“Since I had been tutoring my entire life, I knew that I wanted to combine my passion for math and teaching.”

Read more about Takia

Christopher R.
Mathematics
2019-20 Cohort

“I want my students to appreciate the value of actually using math skills.”
Read more about Christopher

Shanae R.
Mathematics
2019-20 Cohort

“I hope to be in a position where I see more and before to reduce the chances of students dropping out or intervening in a way that shows them that their education is worth it.”
Read more about Shanae

Jennifer R.
Biology
2019-20 Cohort

“The residency offers myriad sources of support, from the Temple staff, class professors, and fellow residents, to my mentor and my coach.”
Read more about Jennifer

Ashalata S.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“I like the energy and knowledge of middle grade students and want to make an impact in the lives of these young students by teaching Science and Math.”

Read more about Asha

Rosemary S.
Mathematics
2019-20 Cohort

“The most impactful part of my experience as a TTR resident has been getting to know my students.”
Read more about Rosemary

Clifton S.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“It is my desire to become a resident of a Philadelphia neighborhood, where I have the opportunity to further impact lives through my interactions with the community.”

Read more about Clifton

Rachel S.
Biology
2019-20 Cohort

“Teaching science in Philadelphia is a culmination of my interest in science and my love for Philadelphia and working with youth.”
Read more about Rachel

John S.
2015-16 Cohort
Science and Mathematics

“I believe in the power of empowering a community through education.”
Read more about John

Lola S.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“I attended urban public schools and have stayed connected over the years through my mentoring and coaching activities.”

Read more about Lola

Marina S.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“I wanted to become a science teacher so I could give the same kind of quality, hands-on, inquiry based education I received to students in Philadelphia who otherwise might have the same opportunities.”

Read more about Marina

Michael S.
Science and Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“Every child deserves a great science education and I want to be a part of the effort to achieve that.”

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TJ S.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics and Science

“I love seeing students grow and learn.”
Read more about TJ

Shannon S.
2015-16 Cohort
Science and Social Studies

“I really love every single one of our students and believe that all students of Philadelphia deserve a quality education regardless of their zip code.”
Read more about Shannon

Michael S.
2015-16 Cohort
Science and Mathematics

“Seeing a student appreciate and learn from my help is a great reward!”
Read more about Michael

Joanna S.
Mathematics & Science
2019-20 Cohort

Amelia T.
Biology
2019-20 Cohort

“I’ve always loved biology and believe that understanding the natural world gives people more agency and power over their own lives.”
Read more about Amelia

Louise T.
Mathematics
2018-19 Cohort

“I loved helping students learn and have “lightbulb moments.” Even when I taught geography or poetry, neither of which I am an expert in, I enjoyed having an engaging lesson with students.”

Read more about Louise

Vernon T.
Science
2018-19 Cohort

“I am excited to have the opportunity to construct and create a new learning/teaching environment based on everything that I have learned in my student teaching and my coursework.”

Read more about Vernon

Kunthear V.
Mathematics
2019-20 Cohort

“I am excited for an opportunity to serve students of underserved community/neighborhood.”
Read more about Kunthear

Qian Z.
2017-18 Cohort
Mathematics

“I want to help kids to explore math and become interested in it.”
Read more about Qian

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