Apply – Interested candidates apply in the fall and winter for the following school year.
The GO Tutor Corps
Teacher Residency Program
Program Details
Your Pathway to Classroom Teaching
The GO Teacher Residency is a site-based teaching apprenticeship that combines hands-on classroom experience with on-the-job mentoring, graduate coursework, and pathways to full teacher certification. Residents earn their Master of Arts in Teaching while learning to lead classrooms with confidence.
How It Works
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Graduate School Support – The Residency Team guides candidates through graduate school applications and enrollment.
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Enroll – Residents join one of our graduate partners: NYU Steinhardt, Relay Graduate School of Education, Western Governors University, or Trinity Washington University. Classes begin the following summer.
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GO Bridge Program – Before school starts, Residents participate in GO’s Bridge Program, a year-long professional development sequence. They also receive housing and a living stipend.
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School-Based Residency – During the school year, Residents balance coursework with teaching in a GO partner school alongside a Mentor Teacher, who gradually releases responsibilities until Residents are ready to lead independently.
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Teaching & Certification – By year’s end, Residents are teaching full class periods multiple times per week, applying for certification, and preparing to transition into full-time teaching roles.
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Employment Pipeline – Residents benefit from strong connections across the GO network, giving them a competitive advantage when applying for full-time positions
IN THEIR WORDS
Resident Experiences
The Teacher Residency Program has had a profound impact on both my teaching practice and professional growth. It has transformed my instructional skills, especially in differentiation and engaging diverse learners. On a professional level, the program has allowed me to slow down and approach my work with purpose. It has helped me build confidence in my abilities and establish a strong professional identity. I no longer feel like I’m simply going through the motions of a job but instead take pride in my role and the impact I have on students’ lives.
Briana Liverpool, Humanities Teacher Resident
Second-year GO Teacher Resident at GO-NYC
“The GO Teacher Residency program has impacted me because I feel like I am becoming the teacher that I wish I had in my classrooms when I was in school. I now understand from my training what it means to build a classroom culture where students’ identities, families, talents, and wealth of knowledge is celebrated and appreciated.”
Dr. Clint Brown
Former Teacher Resident and Current Assistant Principal of Instruction
Through my classes and the guidance of my mentor teachers, I have developed a deeper understanding of how to differentiate instruction, address diverse needs, and create a classroom environment where all students feel valued and motivated. Receiving constant feedback on my teaching practice has allowed me to figure out what works best for me and make changes that directly benefit my students.
Ashley Angulo
Middle School Math Teacher Resident
Working Closely Together
Our Graduate School Partners
PARTNER
CERTIFICATION
TIMELINE
COST
NYU Steinhardt’s Teacher Residency Program
Master’s & Teaching Certification
1 Year
Masters & Teaching Certification
$55,000*
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master’s & Teaching Certification
2 Years
1 Year to Teaching Certification,
2 Years to Master’s
$17,000**
WGU Teachers College
Master’s & Teaching Certification
1-2 Years
$11,000*
Trinity Washington University
Master’s & Teaching Certification
1.5-2 Years
$30,000*
* Some school sites provide tuition assistance.
** Scholarships available; most Residents pay ~$6,000 out of pocket for the program.
Incoming Tutors
Accelerate Your Degree
Transcript Qualifications
- Candidate must have the required number of credits for their major to gain entry to grad school (full 30 credits of content is ideal; will consider 24 credits if candidate excels in other areas).
- Candidate must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.9 (2.5 may be accepted if candidate excels in other areas).
- Special consideration will be given to candidates who already hold an undergraduate degree in education.
Experience Qualifications
- Candidate must have at least 1 year of experience working directly with children; special consideration will be given to those who have worked in a school or academic setting.
Recommendation Qualifications
- Candidate must receive a recommendation from a professor or supervisor indicating strong work ethic, professionalism, and ability to work well under pressure.
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