NYU Teacher Residency Program

Exciting Violet spotlight on graduating teacher resident, Heaven-Lee Allen!

Heaven-Lee Allen was working as a makeup artist when a client encouraged her to pursue her dream of teaching. She had once hoped to inspire students the way her high school teachers had inspired her, but had shelved that aspiration until her client’s nudge.

She started reading about NYU Steinhardt Teaching & Learning's Teacher Residency—a one-year program in which students earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) while teaching in a classroom as a resident. “When I saw that I was allowed to earn my degree and teach at the same,” Heaven-Lee recalls. “I knew I’d be crazy not to do this.”

While Steinhardt offers teacher preparation both in person and online, Heaven-Lee chose the online version for its flexibility and the opportunity for a change of scenery after spending hours in a classroom.

“I do love being in school in person, but when you work eight hours in a school building, it’s an amazing feeling to come home and do the work,” Heaven-Lee says. “Most importantly, I know my professors aren’t short-changing me. The information I'm getting, the work we're doing, the collaborative process—it might be online, but it’s nothing less than a traditional program.”

For her residency, Heaven-Lee was assigned to an eighth-grade class at Brooklyn Prospect Charter School. She had only been teaching for three months when the school needed a full-time individualized education plan teacher for students with special needs, and offered her the job. Along with that new role, she also began teaching English language arts for seventh graders.

“I really love my school. I think what I love most about my school—and this is something I valued so much growing up and I wish I had more of—is how much emphasis they put on being a trauma-informed space,” she says. “We're not walking in and saying, ‘Good morning, let's get to work.’ We're constantly checking in, asking ‘How are you feeling? What's going on at home?’ And I think it really makes a difference.”

Her commitment to student wellbeing also means Heaven-Lee has become the go-to teacher for snacks, keeping goldfish and granola bars on hand for anyone who needs an energy boost.

As a student who dreamed of having a Black female teacher, Heaven-Lee takes pride in living that dream for her classes—and she recently accepted an offer to return next year in her ELA role, after she graduates this May.

“When I'm speaking to my students, obviously, I love them all, but it really does touch me when my Black and Brown students come to me like, ‘Oh, can you give me a book recommendation?’ or, ‘Oh my god, thank you for teaching me this!’ I come home every day and I feel like I'm doing the work, I'm doing what I should be doing. It just feels very natural.”

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NYU Steinhardt Ranks #4 Among Best Graduate Schools of Education US News & World Report ranks NYU Steinhardt the #4 best graduate school of education in the nation.

Teacher residencies provide extensive hands-on training and a master's degree in teaching to aspiring teachers with non-education bachelor's degrees. https://bit.ly/3d3O9Nn

Teacher Residency Program Admission Requirements | NYU Teacher Residency Program There is no easy answer to the question, "How long does it take to become a teacher?" You could, after all, declare yourself a tutor or guitar teacher and start teaching right away — there are no laws or regulations to stop you. You may teach in a private school or religious school without acquiri

"It is imperative that we honor our students’ identities and value the ideas with which they enter our classrooms. History has the power to build understanding and compassion, especially as students discover it together." Stacie Brensilver Berman, Residency Director, New York, NY, Visiting Assistant Professor, Social Studies Content Mentor

Why We Need LGBTQ+ History in Our Classrooms As more states consider policies that could effectively bar topics like LGBTQ+ history from being taught in schools, it's imperative to consider the benefits of learning about more diverse backgrounds.

The NYU Teacher Residency program provides the optimal opportunity to secure an urban teaching placement while attending graduate school. https://bit.ly/3D0JQhn

Why Choose an Urban Teacher Residency Program? If your objectives include engaging students of color, you should seriously consider an urban teacher residency placement.

The NYU Teacher Residency provides a pathway to a teaching career for all college graduates, including those who didn't major in education. What does it take to get into this online program with a hands-on classroom residency built in? This article explains. https://bit.ly/3jQMUVz

What Does it Take to Get Into NYU’s Teacher Residency Program? The NYU Teacher Residency program combines world-class academic instruction with rigorous classroom-leading experiences to promote optimal teaching skills.

You don't need a bachelor's degree in education to teach right after college. A teacher residency program can jumpstart your teaching career while you earn a master's degree. https://bit.ly/3vAjJuL

How and Why to Become a Teacher After College – No Experience Necessary According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7 percent (~124,300 on average, annually), and employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 8 percent (~77,400 on average annually) between now and 2030.

A teacher residency combines a classroom apprenticeship with a rigorous master of arts in teaching graduate degree. You'll emerge prepared for education's toughest challenges. https://bit.ly/3n1pJIQ

What Is a Teacher Residency? Teacher residency programs have proven effective in countering teacher attrition. Programs report 80-90 percent retention rates after three years and 70-80 percent after five years, significantly higher than the figure for all new teachers at high-need schools.

A master's degree qualifies you for a broad range of career opportunities in elementary and secondary education. Some are better suited to a master's in teaching, others more appropriate for someone with a master's in education. Learn more https://bit.ly/3DjbwNY

Master’s in Teaching vs. Master’s in Education: What’s the Difference? The distinction between a master's in teaching and a master's in education aren't quite as sharp as you might think. Each can lead to careers in the classroom and beyond.

The NYU Teacher Residency is officially a member of the National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) Network. NCTR brings together Network partners to collaborate and exchange best practices in order to continuously improve their programs and influence teacher preparation nationally. https://bit.ly/3BecMRV

Partner Programs - NCTR Partner Programs We facilitate a robust network where innovative programs collaborate, share best practices, and partner with us to continuously improve their programs. Teacher residency programs are, by definition, district-serving teacher education programs that pair a rigorous full-year classroom...

Learn more about our one-year combined residency and online master of arts in teaching (MAT) which prepares you to teach students of all backgrounds and all instructional needs.

Prior teaching experience is not required.

Location options include Washington, DC; Danbury, CT; New York City; Upstate and Central New York; Palm Beach, FL; and San Francisco, CA.

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The NYU Teacher Residency helps residents examine what it means to put community first in education. Hear from NYU Steinhardt faculty how the initial course work sets the stage for effective and meaningful teaching and learning. https://bit.ly/2UsyjWB

Effective Teacher Preparation Programs Begin with Community Effective teacher preparation includes a curriculum that values and prioritizes community. The mantra, “it all starts with community,” undergirds the NYU Teacher Residency.Teacher residents experience this approach immediately in their summer classes. The first modules examine two questions:

Each month, the NYU Teacher Residency shares resources identified by NYU Steinhardt faculty that discuss anti-racism, inclusion, and belonging in education. For May, check out three books and a podcast that discuss issues of white privilege and culturally responsive teaching. https://bit.ly/2T0iUff

Anti-racism, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education: May Roundup The NYU Teacher Residency is a purpose-driven master’s program with an unwavering focus on, and commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and belonging. Each month, we will share books, podcasts, articles, and other media that discuss these important topics in education.For May, NYU Steinhardt fac

In a note to current teacher residents, NYU Teacher Residency Co-Directors, Diana Turk and Nada Ahmed wrote, “As a program committed to the civic engagement of our residents, and by extension the civic engagement of their students, we believe deeply in the responsibility of teachers to address national, civic matters as they arise.” Residents are encouraged to explore, deepen, and share their commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and belonging as individuals on the frontlines of education in America. Learn more with this personal essay from one of our current residents: https://bit.ly/3eqPJdG

Anti-Racism, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education: Teacher Resident Voices The NYU Teacher Residency’s commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and belonging has been one of the program’s core principles since we launched in 2016. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through the voices, perspectives, readings, and reflections we share in this blog. With the unprecede

All students deserve teachers who are prepared to serve their individual learning needs. Training to be a teacher in a local school community helps you get to know your students and their families while building a deep understanding of – and belonging to – the community.

You can be a part of making a difference. Learn about eligibility at https://bit.ly/3dExYHh and apply by May 3.

Each month, the NYU Teacher Residency plans to share books, articles, videos, and podcasts identified by NYU Steinhardt faculty that discuss anti-racism, inclusion, and belonging in education. Check out April’s roundup https://bit.ly/2PMk3ps

Anti-racism, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education: April Roundup The NYU Teacher Residency is a purpose-driven master’s program with an unwavering focus on and commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, belonging, and cultural responsiveness. Each month, we plan to share books, articles, videos, and podcasts identified by NYU Steinhardt faculty that discuss these is

Teacher preparation programs must evolve each year to maintain rigor and relevance. Learn how the NYU Teacher Residency incorporates current events, new teaching and learning theories, and feedback to continually improve. Read more at https://bit.ly/3dv0Iky

How the NYU Teacher Residency Evolves Each Year In today’s dynamic education landscape, teacher preparation programs must respond to current events, new research, and importantly, students and families in local communities. The NYU Teacher Residency adopted this philosophy when it began in 2016.Evolving the curriculum based on current event

NYU Steinhardt faculty Tamara Sewell and Shane-Anthony Smith, who both lead the NYU Teacher Residency’s special education content area, shared insights about the need for special education teachers, how diversity can support students, and what intentional preparation looks like. Read the Q&A. http://bit.ly/3tqCRsw

The Need for Educators, Diversity, and Intentional Preparation in Special Education The need for special education teachers is vast. Fourteen percent of public school students receive special education services (NCES 2018) that includes an individualized education plan (IEP) designed to help each student succeed in school. In the 2015–2016 school year, 48 states and Washington, D