NYC Teaching Fellowship/Skills needed for a teacher

[rose35]

I have been debating for awhile about the possibility of becoming a teacher. I like the idea of helping others with also the flexibility of the summer. I have been looking at the nyc fellowship program and was hoping others can give me their input. It seems very competitive to be accepted especially now. What i am worried about is if you do get called for an interview I read you are given a math assessment, writing sample, teaching sample etc.

 

How difficult is the math assessment? math really isn't my subject and i would rather teach english or special education.

 

Also--i wouldn't want to teach highschool students; it is just not for me i already know. I would rather it be anyone below 7th grade. I think i am understanding and have a helpful personality. One concern i have is probably getting over my nervousness about being in front of a class. With small kids it may not be such a big deal but it still makes me nervous. I am not one who likes to draw attention to myself or overly confident but i do like the idea of helping others.

[bulletproof]

Does it cost a lot of money to do this? If not (or even if so), don't worry about whether it's competitive or if the math is hard. You are probably going to study no matter what, right? So go for it. Don't overthink it and cross each bridge as you get to it.