Download or read book Destination Teach for America written by Jake Whitman and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2012, more than 48,000 applicants applied to Teach For America for just over 5,800 positions. With fewer than 1 in 10 students from low-income families graduating from college today, our country's children need the most talented people teaching them. If your dream is to join Teach For America, this book is for you. Whitman, a TFA alumnus and former recruiter, will teach you how to join this movement by helping you build the skills that Teach For America values most. The book includes advice from more than 20 current corps members and alumni, step-by-step methods to gain leadership skills, and real preparation strategies for your application and interviews. ---------------------------------------------------------- With this step-by-step guide, learn how to: Best exhibit the seven core qualities that Teach For America uses in its admissions process Craft a letter of intent and resume that will blow away the selection team Secure a meeting with the recruitment director, and ask the right questions Plan the Five-Minute Lesson for the final interview using backward planning Become a leader in your quest to join Teach For America ---------------------------------------------------------- "Teach For America ranked 16th toughest job interview in America, more difficult than Facebook " - Reported in Forbes Magazine, July 26, 2012 "Teach For America ranked the #7 best company with which to launch a career by Business Week " ---------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Introduction Preparation Timeline Part 1: Understanding Teach For America and Where You Fit In Chapter 1: Deciding to Apply to Teach For America Chapter 2: Teach For America's Mission and Vision Chapter 3: The "Ideal" Applicant Chapter 4: Developing the Skills to become a Successful Applicant Part 2: Recruiting, Applying, and Interviewing Chapter 5: The Recruitment Process Chapter 6: The Application Process Chapter 7: The Application Chapter 8: Online Activity and Recommenders and References List Chapter 9: The Phone Interview Chapter 10: Choosing Locations and Subjects Chapter 11: The Final Interview Chapter 12: I Got Accepted Now What? Afterword Appendix 1: Book Recommendations Appendix 2: Sample Letter of Intent Appendix 3: Sample Resume Appendix 4: Sample Extracurricular Activity Submission