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Memphis Teacher Residency

Memphis, TN, US • 50 - 99 Employees
Education/Training

The Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) is a Master's-level degree program for men and women of all ages and training. MTR has a mission to provide students in partner neighborhoods with the same, or better, quality of education as is available to any student in Memphis by recruiting, training and supporting highly effective teachers within a Christian context. \\MTR combines three aspects of training in order to transform Memphis urban classrooms: \\Theory | Masters in Urban Education \Through a partnership with Union University, MTR offers residents an accelerated Master in Urban Education (M.UEd.). For specific details about the program, including course offerings, please see Union University's program description. \\Practice | Internship \During the residency year, participants are assigned to a mentor teacher at an MTR partner school. The internship provides the opportunity to both observe an expert teacher but more importantly, gain extensive classroom and teaching experience. Classroom expectations align with learning in the M.UEd. academic program. \\Support | Coaching and Community Life \Every MTR resident is paired with an experienced coach who provides on-going feedback and guidance along the MTR maturities. The coaching relationship is an essential component to the residency program. Additionally, professional and personal relationships are fostered through intentional MTR 'Community'​ events, as well as more casual opportunities among residents and graduates. Most residents are required to live in MTR housing, currently provided at Georgian Woods Apartments.