Student Taster Online Review
at Teach First
Internship (1 Month+)
Teaching
Skipton
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
This experience was carried out over zoom.
Day 1:
-personal development session
-debate surrounding educational inequality
-learn about Teach First's mission
-plan a mini lesson
-ask questions to ambassadors
-social quiz
Day 2:
-discuss solutions to educational problems in the UK
-deliver a mini lesson, give and receive feedback
-personal development
-opportunities fair
Day 1:
-personal development session
-debate surrounding educational inequality
-learn about Teach First's mission
-plan a mini lesson
-ask questions to ambassadors
-social quiz
Day 2:
-discuss solutions to educational problems in the UK
-deliver a mini lesson, give and receive feedback
-personal development
-opportunities fair
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Information about subsequent insight schemes, graduate programmes and further career progression was provided throughout the experience.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Worked to develop competencies such as leadership, interaction, self-evaluation and communication skills.
Experienced an increase in confidence through having my ideas valued by other like-minded people.
Networking opportunities enabled the development of interaction skills.
Improved in giving and receiving feedback.
Experience teaching and exploring what makes a good lesson.
Experienced an increase in confidence through having my ideas valued by other like-minded people.
Networking opportunities enabled the development of interaction skills.
Improved in giving and receiving feedback.
Experience teaching and exploring what makes a good lesson.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Teach First created a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I thoroughly enjoyed each aspect of the experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Teach First
5/5
Would you recommend Teach First to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Teach First
Enthusiasm, positivity and friendliness go a long way.
Understand their key competencies.
Really ask yourself why you are passionate and how you resonate with Teach First's mission.
Understand their key competencies.
Really ask yourself why you are passionate and how you resonate with Teach First's mission.
