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1 GAP YEAR- TEACH FOR AMERICA Shon Harris Politics & International Affairs

2 WHY TEACH FOR AMERICA? 2015 Teach For America Corps Member (Indianapolis) Reality Check Many 2014 Political Science Graduates Doing TFA Chicago, Charlotte, Winston-Salem

3 TFA CORPS MEMBER SALARIES TFA Corps Member’s Salary Are Determined Based On Which Region They Are Placed In Individuals Working In Major Cities (i.e. D.C. or Atlanta) Tend To Have Higher Salaries Compared To Members Working Rural Areas Major Cities= Higher Cost of Living

4 WASHINGTON, D.C VS. INDIANAPOLIS, IN: COST OF LIVING (MONTHLY) Washington D.C.Indianapolis, IN Salary: $47,000Salary: $38,000 Rent (Single Apartment): $1407.50Rent (Single Apartment): $587.50 per month Utilities: $215.50 (Electricity, Water, Trash, and Internet) Utilities: $199.03 (Electricity, Water, Trash & Internet) Transportation: $230 (Metro Pass)Transportation: $625 (Car Payment & Insurance) Health Insurance: $82.50Health Insurance $79.16 Groceries: $112.60Groceries: $95.74 Gym Membership: $20 (Planet Fitness)Gym Membership: $20 (Monthly- Planet Fitness) State Income Tax: 4-8.5%State Income Tax: 3.4% Disposable Income After Expenses: $1930.90Disposable Income After Expenses: $2,185.23

5 GRADUATE SCHOOL Individuals who attain graduate degrees in education or related fields have the opportunity to make significantly higher salaries. Median Salary in D.C. Area for Elementary Teachers w/ Graduate Degree: $65,590. Median Salary in Indianapolis for Elementary Teachers w/ Graduate Degree: $52, 250. Cost of Education Graduate Programs Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: $10,404 American University (Washington, D.C.): $15,260

6 GRADUATE SCHOOL & TFA In certain states Teach for America has partnerships with universities that provide corps members with the opportunity to receive a master’s degree in education during their 2 year term. Marian University (Indianapolis, IN) Master’s in Teaching Cost of Tuition is Covered by TFA (AmeriCorps Award)

7 JOB TITLES W/ GRADUATE DEGREE Graduate Degree in Education Lead Teacher School Administrator Curriculum Developer Corporate Trainer Higher Education

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