Make teaching your next step with the Teacher Accelerator Program!
Meet our community partners:
Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in both fall and spring semesters. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
UM Seniors and graduate students from any major
Class Code: TAL 590/TAL 690
Option 1: Tuesdays, 6:35 – 9:20 pm Professor N’Dyah McCoy
Option 2: Wednesdays, 11:15 – 2:00 with Dr. Chakeia Andrews
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in TAL590/690 on Canelink. Spring enrollment opens November 6, 2023 and closes January 24, 2024. Limited spots available.
Florida International University
Begin your TAP journey at FIU with a 3-credit, one semester course. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
FIU Seniors from any major
Class Code: EDG 3321
Option 1: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
Option 2: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in EDG 3321 through MyFIU. The class is listed as “permission by department only.” You will need to contact the department for the enrollment code. Spring enrollment opens on November 7, 2023, and closes on January 16, 2024. Limited spots are available.
Begin your TAP journey at MDC with a one-semester course. Currently, MDC students will not receive college credits for the TAP course, but scholarships are available. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
MDC bachelor’s degree seeking students from any major in their final semester of schooling and professionals with bachelor’s degrees
Class Information
Option 1: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Option 2: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
All classes are hybrid. In-person classes take place on MDC’s Padrón Campus (627 SW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33135)
Classes begin the week of January 22
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and meet with our Program Manager. If you meet all the requirements above, you will be invited to interview with a TAP Director.
For career-changing professionals: If you qualify for TAP, you will apply to be administered to MDC, and MDC staff will manually enroll you in the TAP course. You will need to provide proof of your bachelor’s degree. You can find our MDC enrollment guide here.
Teacher Accelerator Program’s path to teaching for noneducation majors
I chose teaching as my career because I love to help others. This career enables me to bridge the gap between instruction and nurturing the souls and minds of young children. Every day I use my creativity to enhance instruction making the learning process fun and exciting. Seeing my students flourish is the gift that keeps on giving. Once they are in your class, they will remain in your heart forever.
Teaching for me is more than just sharing academic content. It’s been a way for me to share life experiences, challenge myself and my students, and a way to give back to my city. I continued to teach because it gave me the chance to have a lasting impact on my community. The growth my students experience year after year inspires and empowers them to be the next generation of leaders in our communities.
I chose to become a teacher because I wanted a career in which I would make a difference every single day. I love boosting my students' confidence and filling their minds with knowledge, excitement, and pride. I know that by showing up for them every single day, I am making a lasting impact on their lives and they will never forget me!
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