As a founding member of a new charter school in Los Angeles, Minh helped develop the fifth-grade curriculum from scratch. His 89 students outperformed district averages by double-digit percentages in math and science. Minh is still involved in education working with international corporations.

Q & A

You’ve written about why TFA alumni are sought after by companies and schools. What skills do TFA alumni bring to the table?

They are effective professionals. Thanks to their training as TFA teachers, they can captivate and command any audience. They are great people-managers and team players. They make data-driven decisions, and they stay laser-focused on results. More importantly, as individuals who are committed to an important mission, they have big hearts.

What advice would you share with someone considering the corps?

Your TFA experience and your time in the classroom will make you stronger personally and professionally. You will develop yourself in ways that make you sought after by all types of organizations. If you want to make a difference in students’ lives, grow by leaps and bounds, and join a community full of inspiring people, consider TFA!