Join the Class of 2026!

Summer Deadline: August 11, 2024 • Fall Deadline: Nov. 10, 2024 • Spring Deadline: March 2, 2025

— Jeremy Griffin, Class of 2021

Thank you for your interest in becoming an effective teacher through our residency program!

If you have questions before starting your application, please feel free to ask a question here.

If you are in college but not yet a senior, consider applying to one of our summer fellowships instead.

All teacher residency applicants must have:

Any undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or anticipated graduation prior to the start of the residency year
An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
A US citizenship, permanent residency or DACA status

Steps to Becoming an MTR Resident Teacher

1. Learn More

Attend a virtual or in-person MTR Event
Ask a question or let us know you’re interested
Sign up to chat with a staff member
2. Apply

Complete the written application, which includes your resume, GPA & unofficial academic transcript, and written essays.
3. Recommendation

List two different references on application
References will answer several questions and write a recommendation for you
Keep tabs on their completion status
4. Video Interviews

After submitting application, check your email for a link to record a video interview
Video will be reviewed after application is evaluated
5. Selection Weekend

If qualified, you will be invited to final round of interviews at Selection Weekend
Selection Weekend consists of interviews, teaching samples and case studies
September: Virtual Selection Days
December: In-Person Selection Weekend
March: Virtual Selection Days
6. Offers and Decisions

Selection Weekend attendees will be notified of their application decision the following week
7. Final Steps to Become a Memphian!

You will receive information on the Praxis Subject Assessment
Complete other on-boarding tasks
Pack up for move-in late May
Prepare for Resident Orientation starting the first week of June
Get excited!!