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Re: teachnola pros/cons
Posted by Thank you THISRJ from Adriana on 1/28/08

    Thank you so much for your considerate response. Does NOLA
    have a plethora of applicants from which to choose? Such a
    lengthy interview process? I live in Baltimore. Would I have
    to fly down there for one or more interviews? I shall pursue
    this but would like to hear from you.

    Thanks, Adriana


    On 1/27/08, thisrj wrote:
    > I went through the teachnola application process & now live
    in NOLA teaching
    > second grade. While the app. was lengthy, other than the
    time/effort expended
    > to see it through (essay responses, group interview, etc.) I
    see no drawbacks.
    > The folks at teachnola were helpful and professional.
    However, I did find it
    > necessary to really stay on follow-ups after submissions of
    original application,
    > secondary information, & interview date. For example,
    though I signed up
    > online for my interview date/time, when I called to confirm,
    they didn't have me
    > signed on. I suspect that any lapse in response time from
    the organization is
    > the result of processing SO MANY applications, rather than
    any lack of
    > professionalism on their part. Do keep any originals &
    submit ONLY copies
    > whenever possible to teachnola or the RSD. And when you
    think you can get rid
    > of receipts/documentation b/c enough time has passed or
    you've received
    > confirmation of your submission -- DON'T. I've submitted
    some documents to
    > RSD 3 times over b/c they misplaced my information. Even
    after teachnola has
    > accepted an applicant, much of the documentation they
    require has to be
    > resubmitted by you to the RSD if you choose to teach here.
    While I was
    > accepted by teachnola, my principal actually contacted me
    for an interview by
    > finding me on the Teachlouisiana website. However, at my
    interview, being a
    > teachnola fellow was extremely helpful b/c she knew I'd
    already passed a
    > lengthy screening; I recommend that you apply to both. In
    addition, keep in
    > mind that while teachnola is seeking competent teachers, I
    believe they are also
    > looking for particular character traits; think folks with a
    positive & determined
    > personality. They are right to believe that personality
    type is important, if you
    > deal w/ the RSD you must keep your sense of humor and be
    committed to
    > working for the children of New Orleans. That said, even if
    you are not accepted
    > in to the teachnola program, if you really want to work
    here, simply follow up
    > with Teachlouisiana.
    > I taught school for 10 years in Florida before moving to
    NOLA to teach in the
    > RSD. Never did I experience the extent of poverty,
    disregard by parents, or
    > frustraton--but neither did I experience such gratification
    and joy from
    > students' successes. Kids here are facing unimaginable
    challenges and hurdles,
    > they need all the cheerleaders they can get -- I wish you
    the best of luck in
    > your endeavor to teach here and hope my lengthy response has
    been of help.
    >
    >
    > On 1/22/08, Adriana Carlson wrote:
    >> I have recently sent my CV to teachnola for a position as
    >> an ESL teacher. I would like to hear all pros and cons to
    >> accepting a positon with teachnola.
    >>
    >> Thanks, Adriana Carlson

     
     

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