Memphis Teacher Residency

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MTR offers (4) programs to recruit, train and support effective teachers. Please review the eligibility requirements below to see which program is the best fit for you.

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Eligibility Requirements

Please review the eligibility requirements for each program before starting an application.

Residency

An undergraduate college degree or anticipated graduation prior to the start of the residency year
An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
US citizenship, permanent residency or DACA status.

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Literacy Fellowship

College Sophomores and Juniors
Able to work the entire camp term onsite in Memphis, TN (June 1st – June 28th, 2025)
US citizenship, permanent residency or DACA status
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

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STEM Fellowship

STEM or STEM education major/minor
College Sophomores and Juniors
Persons of Color
Able to work the entire camp term onsite in Memphis, TN (June 1st – June 28th, 2025)
US citizenship, permanent residency or DACA status
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

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Reading Specialist

Any local Memphis teacher
A minimum of two years of experience as Teacher of Record, including MTR second and third year graduates, and MTR alumni

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Memphis Teacher Residency

1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 366 Memphis, TN 38104
Tel: 901-937-4687
Email: apply@memphistr.org