Service • Scholarship • SelfTeach This YearBreakthrough has been recognized as a top internship in America by:

The Princeton • ReviewColumbia University• Johns Hopkins • UniversitySenator Barbara • BoxerCampus Compact for • New Hampshire

And now is your chance to get involved.Breakthrough Manchester is seeking local students age 15 to 23 to teach and mentor middle school students once a month in our Super Saturday program.

Breakthrough students are motivated sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who want to go to college. They attend classes on Saturdays during the year and all summer long.

Breakthrough teachers are just like you: creative students who do well in school and want to make a difference in the world.

Your application to teach is due Monday, September 27.

Check out www.breakthroughmanchester.org for information, photos, and video about Breakthrough.

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What is Breakthrough?Breakthrough is a year-round, tuition-free, academic program that helps promising middle school students build skills and confidence to enter and succeed in college preparatory high school programs. Breakthrough students begin their path to college as fifth graders, when they self-select and go through a rigorous application process. Throughout middle school, students participate in a variety of summer and after-school programs aimed at skill-building and enrichment. The majority of Breakthrough students come from low-income families, identify as an underrepresented minority in higher education, and/or will be the first in their families to earn a college degree.

Why teach at Breakthrough?Breakthrough Manchester is one of the most exciting volunteer opportunities for high school and college students in New Hampshire. As a teacher intern, you will gain skills and confidence as a leader and mentor. You will work alongside other students who are excited about education and eager to work with our remarkable middle schoolers, helping them hone the skills they will need to be academically successful. No previous experience is necessary – just a love of learning and interest in working with middle schoolers.

What will I be responsible for as a Super Saturday teacher?Your responsibilities will include:

co-planning and co-teaching a lesson on a topic of your choice;• co-planning and co-teaching a professionally designed skill-based lesson in writing or math;• working with a small group of students – your advisees – throughout the year;• helping to facilitate activities, team-building games, and other community events.•

You will be trained and supported by a professional Mentor Teacher as well as the Breakthrough professional staff as you learn the art of teaching.

What is the time commitment?Super Saturday teachers are expected to attend all dates that are listed below. Additionally, teachers will need to devote a number of hours beyond the program schedule to individual class preparation and group planning meetings. Breakthrough is a significant commitment - in order to build a strong community for our students, you must understand that if you teach at Breakthrough, we expect your full commitment and communication. If you know of a conflict, please let us know as soon possible – it will not necessarily exclude you from consideration.

October16 – Training, 9:00am-2:00pm20 – Training, 6:00-8:00pm27 – Training, 6:00-8:00pm30 – Super Saturday #1, 9:00am-2:00pm

November17 – Training, 6:00-8:00pm20 – Super Saturday #2, 9:00am-2:00pm

December18 – Super Saturday #3, 9:00am-2:00pm

January26 – Training, 6:00-8:00pm29 – Super Saturday #4, 9:00am-2:00pm

February19 – Super Saturday #5, 9:00am-2:00pm

March2 – Training, 6:00-8:00pm5 – Super Saturday #6, 9:00am-2:00pm

April2 – Super Saturday #7, 9:00am-2:00pm

May11 – Training, 6:00-8:00pm14 – Super Saturday #8, 9:00am-2:00pm

Approximately 65 Total Volunteer Hours

Am I eligible to teach?All teaching at Breakthrough is done by high school and college students. Applications will be considered from high school and college students who will be entering grades 10, 11, or 12 or enrolled in an undergraduate college in the fall of 2010 and who are between the ages of 15 and 23.

Super Saturday Teacher ApplicationThe Application Process

Complete the 1. Personal Information section below.List two 2. References below.Respond to the 3. Short Answer Questions on the reverse side of this sheet.Attach a copy of your 4. report card from the end of last year or your complete school transcript.Submit your completed application by 5. Monday, September 27 to the Breakthrough office.Attend the 6. Group Interview Session on Tuesday, September 28, from 6:00 to 7:30pm at The Derryfield School.

At the Group Interview Session you will be asked to schedule a 20 minute one-on-one interview for the afternoon of either September 29, 30, or October 1. Please be sure you have some availability on at least one of these days.

Personal Information

__________________________________________________________________________________________First Name Middle Initial Last Name

__________________________________________________________________________________________Street Address Apt. #

__________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone Mobile Phone

Is it okay to reach you via text message? Yes No

__________________________________________________________________________________________E-mail Address

__________________________________________________________________________________________Gender Date of Birth Ethnicity (optional)

__________________________________________________________________________________________School Grade in High School or Year in College

ReferencesPlease provide the names and contact information for two people we may contact about your eligibility. Be sure to let your references know that you have listed them. Good references can be teachers, advisors, employers, or other adults who know you well. Please do not list family members as references.

__________________________________________________________________________________________First & Last Name Relationship to You Phone Number or E-mail Address

__________________________________________________________________________________________First & Last Name Relationship to You Phone Number or E-mail Address

Short Answer QuestionsPlease answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper and attach them to your application. We are looking for your thoughtful reflection on these questions, so please give yourself time to showcase your best writing.

New Teacher QuestionsRespond to these questions only if you have never taught at Breakthrough before.

How would you define what makes a good teacher? Feel free to draw upon experiences you have 1. had with your own teachers. (150-200 words)

What makes you a successful student? How will your own experience as a student make you a 2. good mentor and resource for Breakthrough students? (150-200 words)

Teaching requires an investment of time and energy with a genuine interest in working with young 3. people. What other time commitments do you have during the school year? Will you be able to maintain your commitment to meetings/trainings, teaching, and calling your students regularly?

Teamwork is a huge part of the Breakthrough teaching experience. Nearly all of the sessions 4. will be team-taught or you will be working in teams of teachers to develop your classes. What challenges do you foresee working in teams and how might you overcome those challenges? (100-125 words)

Returning Teacher QuestionsRespond to these questions only if you have previously taught at Breakthrough.

If you could redo last year’s Super Saturday session, what would you do differently to make it more 1. meaningful for students or for yourself? How will your perspective as a returner inform your work with Breakthrough this year? (150-200 words)

Based on feedback from last year’s teachers, we are making big changes to Super Saturdays that 2. will mean better results for students and a more meaningful, yet also more demanding experience for teachers. This means that all teachers will be leading parts of every Saturday. What challenges and opportunities do you foresee in this new model? (100-150 words)

What other commitments do you have this year? Will you be able to maintain your commitment to 3. meetings, trainings, teaching, and calling your students regularly?

Service • Scholarship • SelfSuper Saturday Teacher Application (continued)

Questions?Contact Trevor Munhall, Assistant Directortmunhall@derryfield.org or (603) 641-9426

Applications may be mailed to or dropped off at:Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School

2108 River RoadManchester, NH 03104

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.