Let’s explore “What exactly is a Teaching Fellow at Words in the Wild?”

Think of Teaching Fellows as medical residents. They give Fellows a 1-2 year paid learning experience while supporting programs offered by Words in the Wild. This experience is designed to immerse them in the world of teaching reading that goes far beyond what teachers typically receive during their education.

Again, like medical residents, Fellows get specialized training from expert staff (founder Dr. Alexis Filippini is super hands-on), alongside actually putting what they’re learning into supervised practice with kids, families, and educators.

The Teaching Fellows aren’t the only ones getting a science-y experience. Words in the Wild teaches kids to think like scientists, and approach reading and writing with a curious mind. 

If you’ve never been a teacher, let’s just say…you have to be ready for anything. Fellows learn to deliver reading and writing instruction in all kinds of environments: school based small groups, 1:1 tutoring in parks and indoors, and our unique outdoor summer camp. They also get direct experience connecting with and teaching students with  dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, processing disorders, and other neurodiversity—all under supervision, and with coaching, from Words in the Wild staff and industry professionals.