teaching experience Review
at Teach First
Internship (1 Month+)
Teaching
London
Review Submitted: September 2022
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 internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
A number of workshops were held, focussing on personal development and effective teaching techniques. We engaged in a debate on whether classes should be split based on ability. The final task was to produce and present a short lesson, which we then received feedback for.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The programme offers the opportunity to hear all about training with Teach First, and we were given to opportunity to ask questions in public and private. It was very informative, and certainly an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have certainly developed my ability to interact with others, my self-evaluation skills, and my confidence more generally. I was pushed outside of my comfort zone.
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 internship
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The staff on the programme were very welcoming and approachable. They went out of their way to make sure everyone felt comfortable. Despite being nervous, the other students were all friendly and respectful.
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 internship?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
I really enjoyed the experience - I heard all about Teach First on a wider level and on a more personal level from teachers who participated in Teach First. There was a good emphasis on the importance of feedback and developing skills. This means that, even if I do not go into a teaching career, I feel confident that I have gained skills from taking part in this experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
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
I would recommend that others go into the opportunity with an open mind. Although giving a presentation and meeting lots of people can feel overwhelming, the activities worked to make sure that everyone felt comfortable and that any previous worries were disregarded.
