Comments on: The Worst Part

By: Playful Professional

Playful Professional — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:31:37 +0000

Hmm that’s interesting about Teach for America because I’ve got five friends here doing it, and none of them are anywhere near ivy-league bound. Good luck. Eventually you’ll get an acceptance that makes all of those rejections not even matter anymore.

By: laura

laura — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:29:00 +0000

you will teach. you are determined and know what you want

By: The Modern Gal

The Modern Gal — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:39:13 +0000

Hang in there. I think the tutoring will benefit you in the long run. It may not be direct teaching, but you’re working within the profession.

By: LizzieBeth

LizzieBeth — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:09:34 +0000

Hope and faith are the best things to have right now.

I have soo many friends with teaching degrees who had a hard time find jobs. They all just kept “plugging” away and doing odd jobs to pay the bills- subbing here and there, after school programs, summer REC programs- until they were able to score jobs. They may not have their “dream” jobs just yet, but at least they are all in a school district. And that’s better then nothing, right?

I think the problem with the teaching field is you have less people like yoursel- the ones that are passionate about teaching- and more people who didn’t know what else to do, so they got a teaching degree. Trust me, I know SEVERAL people like that. Unfortunatly it floods the market, and makes it difficult for the right people to get the jobs.

Stick in there kid. You’ll get something.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:32:28 +0000

It would be interesting to know how many that do TFA actually go on to be teachers. It’s not the easiest job in the world by any means. You have to really love it to even stick with it. I know you’ll find something in teaching!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:02 +0000

I’ve heard crazy things about the Teach For America application process. My friends interview was like hours long. Insane!

Sorry about the rejection but that probably just wasn’t the place you were meant to teach. I’m sure something way better is coming alone! You will definitely be a teacher…you clearly have goals and are passionate about it.

By: Miss M

Miss M — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:30:59 +0000

I got rejected from TFA and I’m quite glad I did! There are other things out there – I ended up teaching through Baltimore City Teaching Residency – which is basically a spin-off of TFA but is designed for people who actually want to be teachers in the long run(which didn’t turn out to be me apparently..but I had wanted to at the time). Plus it was in the city that I wanted to be in. Lots of cities have programs like this, and counties have alternate certification paths for high-need areas. Keep your chin up!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:38:49 +0000

A friend of mine who teaches in Chicago inner city schools and is an incredible teacher got rejected from Teach For America, so don’t feel too bad! It’s VERY difficult to get into!

You WILL be a teacher someday! Something will work out for you to get there because you want it so badly and keep working for it!

By: ClassyFabSarah

ClassyFabSarah — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:23:29 +0000

Teach for America is SUCH a competitive program and they are so cutthroat about everything – I would NOT stress about it. I know it doesn’t suck any less, but I promise that you are in good company among so many of my amazingly qualified and talented friends who got rejected!

I’m sorry it’s so tough right now…. and I’m right there with you. I’ve received more rejections than I ever knew was possible!