INTERESTED IN RECEIVING TESOL MENTORSHIP TAILORED TO MARYLAND'S UNIQUE NEEDS?

Before joining the Maryland TESOL Mentorship Program, consider what topics you'd like mentorship on. Below are example topics but is not an exhaustive list:

1. Promotion/advancement within the TESOL/education field.

2. Working with non-ESOL colleagues to address English learner needs.

3. Working with immigrant/refugee communities.

4. Advocating for our English learners with policy/government leaders.

5. Non-classroom-based TESOL career opportunities.

6. Understanding professional development opportunities in TESOL within the state.

7. Taking part in TESOL-based organizations

8. Taking more initiative in advocating for students inside and outside of the classroom.

   
   

2024-2025 APPLICATION

THINGS TO CONSIDER

1. Are you comfortable with discussing different components of your TESOL career and where you would like to go?

2. Are you open to thinking outside of the box in terms of where you want to go in the field?

3. Are you comfortable receiving constructive criticism?

4. Are you the type of person who takes initiative?

5. Are you prepared to do extra research to learn new things?

6. Will you come to your meetings with your mentor prepared?

7. Be sure to set realistic expectations. 

NOTE: Applicants must be a current Maryland TESOL member at time of application submission. 

Attend the Mentorship Program session at November conference to meet our mentors and to hear more about the program.