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To all aspiring teachers

Hello, this is Kelechi Ajunwa. I teach education courses here at DCCC.

Here is a little helpful advice I share with all my students in the courses I teach.

I would love to share this piece of advice with all aspiring teachers currently taking courses at DCCC.

Take advantage of any opportunity to teach and work with young children. This includes volunteering to read at the local childcare center or serving as a tutor. I highly recommend the Breakthrough Program (www.breakthroughcollaborative. org) as a place that will provide future teachers with the wonderful opportunity to teach middle school students while receiving a summer stipend. Breakthrough is a national program, so you could use it as a way to travel to other cities in the United States and even in Hong Kong.

Remember: Having ample classroom experience is an excellent way to distinguish yourself in the competitive teaching market.

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