Summer 2016 NYC Men Teach
Summer Bridge
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The NYC Men Teach Summer Bridge is designed to provide you with the opportunity to prepare for your career in teaching. You will be able to design your own schedule, considering your needs and interests in order to create an experience that will help you make your hiring decision. New York City schools and communities are diverse, and when deciding where and what you want to teach, you should take advantage of exploring your options. In addition to attending the various events described below, your goal is to secure and attend interviews at schools throughout the month, and NYC Men Teach will support you in your interview efforts.
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Be prepared to have fun through team building!
Come out on June 27 at 4:00!
Hiring Support Workshops: You will be able to sign up for small group sessions on resume and cover letters, demonstration lessons, and interviews. You will bring what you have prepared and receive support from a trained NYCMT Ambassador and your peers.
Free Certifcation Exam Prep: We will offer guided sessions on material and best practices for passing thecertifcation exams. Our experienced ambassadors will be able to tailor the sessions based on the content of the individual exam.
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Office Hours: We will schedule open time for you to be able have a quiet space and computer access to prepare materials for your interviews.
Training Sessions: Throughout the month, you will be able to attend a variety of training sessions that are focused on reflection and practical teaching strategies.
School Visits: You will have the opportunity to visit schools throughout the city. During the visit you will consider the school environment, various teaching approaches, and you may even be able to participate in lessons.
Panels: During these panels you will be able to hear personal stories and perspectives about teaching, specifically in the context of New York City.
Community Visits: There is so much to see in NYC! If there are neighborhoods that you have never explored or want to learn more about, these visits will be a great opportunity to experience a variety of communities, which may be helpful when making your hiring decisions.
Team Building: As an Anchor, you are a part of a strong and supportive network. During this event, you will have time to self reflect and build trust with your peers.
Kickoff Event: This event is all about you! You will first participate in a hiring fair and then attend a special program where leaders from various NYC departments will offer insight and inspiration.
Video Interviews: We want to capture your unique story and share it with other prospective Anchors. If you choose, you may be videoed by a professional crew to use for future program advertising.
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+ Hiring Support Workshops
You will be able to sign up for small group support sessions throughout the city on resume and cover letters, demonstration lessons, and interviews. You will bring what you have prepared and receive support from a trained NYC Men Teach Ambassador and your peers.
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+ DEMO LESSON PREP
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Brooklyn
3:00pm
Brooklyn College - 2900 Bedford Ave Library, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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3:00pm
Brooklyn College - 2900 Bedford Ave Library, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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3:00pm
Brooklyn College - 2900 Bedford Ave Library, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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3:00pm
Brooklyn College - 2900 Bedford Ave Library, Brooklyn, NY 11210
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The Bronx
4:30pm
New York Public Library/Throg's Neck Library - 3025 Cross Bronx Expressway Extension, Bronx, NY 10465
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3:30pm
Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Room #23, Bronx, NY 10457
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3:30pm
Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Room #23, Bronx, NY 10457
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3:30pm
Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Room #23, Bronx, NY 10457
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10:00am
Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Room #23, Bronx, NY 10457
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10:00am
Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Room #23, Bronx, NY 10457
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Manhatan
- TBD
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Queens
4:00pm
PS 176 Cambria Heights - 120-45 235th Street, Cambria Heights, NY 11411
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1:00pm
Central Library - 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
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Virtual
- June 14, Tuesday
- June 15, Wednesday
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- June 16, Thursday
- June 17, Friday
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- June 18, Saturday
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- June 19, Sunday
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- June 20, Monday
- June 21, Tuesday
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- June 24, Friday
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- June 25, Saturday
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- June 26, Sunday
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- June 27, Monday
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+ INTERVIEW PREP
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Brooklyn
4:00pm
Medgar Evers College - 1650 Bedford avenue Meet in Lobby, Brooklyn, NY 11225
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5:30pm
Medgar Evers College - 1650 Bedford avenue Meet in Lobby, Brooklyn, NY 11225
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5:30pm
Medgar Evers College - 1650 Bedford avenue Meet in Lobby, Brooklyn, NY 11225
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The Bronx
3:00pm
The Shakespeare School - 1449 Shakespeare Ave Library, Bronx, NY 10452
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3:00pm
PS 62X - 660 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10455
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Manhatan
- TBD
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Queens
12:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
Starbucks - 31-01 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106
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1:30pm
Caffe Bene - 158-14 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11358
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12:00pm
2:00pm
Starbucks - 31-01 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106
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Virtual
- June 19, Sunday
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+ RESUME AND COVER LETTER PREP
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Brooklyn
7:00pm
Breukelen Coffee House - (764a Franklin Ave) , Brooklyn, NY 11238
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7:00pm
Breukelen Coffee House - (764a Franklin Ave) , Brooklyn, NY 11238
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10:00am
Brooklyn Public Library - 496 Franklin Avenue , Brooklyn, NY 11238
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The Bronx
- TBD
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Manhatan
- TBD
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Queens
- TBD
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Virtual
- June 14, Tuesday
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- June 15, Wednesday
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- June 16, Thursday
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- June 17, Friday
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- June 18, Saturday
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- June 19, Sunday
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+ Free Certification Exam Prep Sessions
If you are still working on passing your certification exams, we are running free exam prep sessions on both components of the ALST (Multiple Choice, Written Response) and Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry). These sessions are held throughout the city.
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+ ALST-Essay Writing
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3:30pm
210 Chester Street Room# 335, Brooklyn , NY 11212
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+ Algebra 1
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4:00pm
PS311, The Essence School - 590 Sheffield Ave Room# 408, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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5:00pm
PS311, The Essence School - 590 Sheffield Ave Room# 408, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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4:00pm
Bushwick School for Social Justice - 400 Irving Avenue A255, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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+ Office Hours
We will schedule open time for you to be able have a quiet space and computer access to prepare materials for your interviews during the month of June. Each location is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the month. RSVP today by clicking the links below.
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Brooklyn
2:00pm
Brooklyn Public Library - Grand Army Plaza - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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The Bronx
9:00am
Lehman College - Carman Hall B50, Bronx, NY 10468
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9:00am
Lehman College - Carman Hall B50, Bronx, NY 10468
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9:00am
Lehman College - Carman Hall B50, Bronx, NY 10468
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9:00am
Lehman College - Carman Hall B50, Bronx, NY 10468
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9:00am
Lehman College - Carman Hall B50, Bronx, NY 10468
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Manhatan
- June 15, Wednesday
Morningside Heights Library - 2900 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
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10:00am
Battery Park Library (World Trade Center area) - 175 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282
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- June 17, Friday
Morningside Heights Library - 2900 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
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Battery Park Library (World Trade Center area) - 175 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282
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- June 20, Monday
Morningside Heights Library - 2900 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
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Battery Park Library (World Trade Center area) - 175 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282
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- June 22, Wednesday
Morningside Heights Library - 2900 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
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Battery Park Library (World Trade Center area) - 175 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282
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- June 24, Friday
Morningside Heights Library - 2900 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
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Battery Park Library (World Trade Center area) - 175 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282
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Queens
10:00am
Queens College - 65-30 Kissena Blvd. , Queens, NY 11367-1597
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10:00am
Queens College - 65-30 Kissena Blvd. , Queens, NY 11367-1597
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10:00am
Queens College - 65-30 Kissena Blvd. , Queens, NY 11367-1597
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10:00am
Queens College - 65-30 Kissena Blvd. , Queens, NY 11367-1597
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10:00am
Queens College - 65-30 Kissena Blvd. , Queens, NY 11367-1597
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+ Training Sessions
Throughout the month, you will be able to attend a variety of training sessions that are focused on reflection and practical teaching strategies. RSVP today by clicking the links below.
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Session#1: Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals: Realizing Your Best Teacher Self
June 6, Monday
5:00pm
CITY POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY - 105 Tech Place, Brooklyn , NY 11201
Session#2: Classroom Culture Counts: Teacher-Leaders in the Classroom
June 9, Thursday
3:00pm
New York City Department of Education - 65 Court Street Room 1201, New York, Brooklyn 11201
Session#3: Punishment or Restoration?: Re-imagining How We Discipline
June 14, Tuesday
3:00pm
UFT Building - 52 Broadway, New York , NY 10004
Session#4: Culturally Responsive Teaching: Creating Curriculum that Empowers and Transforms
June 16, Thursday
3:00pm
Teach for America - 25 Broadway, NY, NY 10004
Session#5: Reflective Teaching and Practice: Building and Sustaining Effective Teacher Practices
June 21, Tuesday
3:00pm
Teach for America NYC - 25 Broadway, NY, NY 10004
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+ School Visits
You will have the opportunity to visit schools throughout the city. During the visit you will consider the school environment, various teaching approaches, and you may even be able to participate in lessons. Please download the School Visit Form and use this document for your school visit. Following your school visit, please email the form to nycmenteach@schools.nyc.org. We encourage you to use this opportunity to explore neighborhoods and grade levels that you would like to consider teaching, as well as those you have little experience with, as it will likely help you make even more informed hiring decisions. RSVP today by clicking the links below.
June 13, Monday
9:00am
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem - 6 Edgecombe Ave, NY, NY 10030
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9:00am
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School - 574 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
9:00am
Academy for Young Writers High School - 1065 Elton St, Brooklyn, NY 11239
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9:00am
P.S. 78 - 100 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10304
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+ Panels
During these discussion panels you will be able to hear personal stories and perspectives about teaching, specifically in the context of New York City. RSVP today by clicking the links below.
June 14, Tuesday
Administrative Panel
6:30m - 8:00pm
Location TBD
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June 16, Thursday
Family and Guidance Counselor Panel
Time TBD
Location TBD
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June 20, Monday
Student Panel
4:00m - 6:00pm
Location TBD
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+ Community Visits
There is so much to see in NYC! If there are neighborhoods that you have never explored or want to learn more about, these visits will be a great opportunity to experience a variety of communities, which may be helpful when making your hiring decisions. RSVP today by clicking the links below.
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Staten Island Community Visit
June 17, Friday
10:00am
Location TBD
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Queens Community Visit
June 22, Wednesday
Time TBD
Location TBD
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Bronx Community Visit
June 24, Friday
Time TBD
Location TBD
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HarlemCommunity Visit
June 24, Friday
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location TBD
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