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Tamara Wicks

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Tamara Wicks

Memphis

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I have been extended an offer to join City Teaching Alliance - Dallas! Within the four years of my program commitment and service, I will earn a Master of Teaching from American University School of Education, become certified in Secondary Literacy, Special Education (SPED), and English as a Second Language (ESL).

For those who don't know, I found myself in Special Education purely by chance after a layoff from corporate left me scrambling to find work in 2023.  What I didn't expect was to fall in love with my SpEd Babies and decide to pivot from a SpEd Assistant to an actual certified Teacher!

I am deeply committed to this work and training to become a career teacher. As I embark on this new journey of a new career in a new city, I would appreciate any support you are willing to give towards my savings goal to ensure a seamless transition to Dallas in July 2025.

Funds received will assist in my relocation and the costs of starting anew in a new area such as much needed car repairs (tires, windshield, service), classroom materials, items for my kids and I, and making sure I don't have to worry about maintaining during my residency year since it's not recommended to work during Year One.

I truly appreciate your support as I make this major transition.  I'm so excited about this next phase and all that comes along with being a Texas Teacher!

Fundraiser Updates (2)

May 31, 2025
Tamara Wicks
Tamara Wicks

Hey! So as of Friday, I found out I will begin my career in education at Uplift Summit Primary in Arlington, TX! Now that I have my school site, I can confirm which apartment I will accept through the program.

Our program partners with American Residential and provides discounted housing for our residency year. Funds received will go towards getting us settled in comfortably, as my first year's focus is my coursework.

I'm so excited for this opportunity, and I am truly grateful for all who have shared and donated! City Teaching Alliance does a great job of outlining our entire program so that we know what to expect. They're very transparent about costs, and they do NOT recommend we try to get a part-time job during this year. I won't be vending with Blueberry's Trinkets for a few months, so I'm just stacking and saving so that the kids and I will be okay. πŸ’™

May 12, 2025
Tamara Wicks
Tamara Wicks

As of this morning, I have been matched to work with Uplift Education!

Also, here's the estimated breakdown for my 90-Day Stash since I won't receive my first paycheck until about mid-Aug or last week of Aug.

*Monthly Living Expenses in Dallas (Estimate x 3.5 months)

 Rent: $1,200–$1,800/month → $4,200–$6,300

 Utilities (Electric, Water, Internet): $200/month → $700

 Groceries: $300–$500/month → $1,050–$1,750

 Transportation (Gas & Insurance): $150–$300/month → $525–$1,050

 Health Insurance or Medical Costs: $200–$400/month → $700–$1,400

 Safety buffer for unexpected expenses (e.g., car trouble, medical bills, things for my kids): $1,000–$2,000

Estimated Total for 3.5 Months: $8,700–$13,700

This came from my program advisor, so I'm taking this step to ensure all is well!

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Tamara Wicks

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I have been extended an offer to join City Teaching Alliance - Dallas! Within the four years of my program commitment and service, I will earn a Master of Teaching from American University School of Education, become certified in Secondary Literacy, Special Education (SPED), and English as a Second Language (ESL).

For those who don't know, I found myself in Special Education purely by chance after a layoff from corporate left me scrambling to find work in 2023.  What I didn't expect was to fall in love with my SpEd Babies and decide to pivot from a SpEd Assistant to an actual certified Teacher!

I am deeply committed to this work and training to become a career teacher. As I embark on this new journey of a new career in a new city, I would appreciate any support you are willing to give towards my savings goal to ensure a seamless transition to Dallas in July 2025.

Funds received will assist in my relocation and the costs of starting anew in a new area such as much needed car repairs (tires, windshield, service), classroom materials, items for my kids and I, and making sure I don't have to worry about maintaining during my residency year since it's not recommended to work during Year One.

I truly appreciate your support as I make this major transition.  I'm so excited about this next phase and all that comes along with being a Texas Teacher!

Fundraiser Updates (2)

May 31, 2025
Tamara Wicks
Tamara Wicks

Hey! So as of Friday, I found out I will begin my career in education at Uplift Summit Primary in Arlington, TX! Now that I have my school site, I can confirm which apartment I will accept through the program.

Our program partners with American Residential and provides discounted housing for our residency year. Funds received will go towards getting us settled in comfortably, as my first year's focus is my coursework.

I'm so excited for this opportunity, and I am truly grateful for all who have shared and donated! City Teaching Alliance does a great job of outlining our entire program so that we know what to expect. They're very transparent about costs, and they do NOT recommend we try to get a part-time job during this year. I won't be vending with Blueberry's Trinkets for a few months, so I'm just stacking and saving so that the kids and I will be okay. πŸ’™

May 12, 2025
Tamara Wicks
Tamara Wicks

As of this morning, I have been matched to work with Uplift Education!

Also, here's the estimated breakdown for my 90-Day Stash since I won't receive my first paycheck until about mid-Aug or last week of Aug.

*Monthly Living Expenses in Dallas (Estimate x 3.5 months)

 Rent: $1,200–$1,800/month → $4,200–$6,300

 Utilities (Electric, Water, Internet): $200/month → $700

 Groceries: $300–$500/month → $1,050–$1,750

 Transportation (Gas & Insurance): $150–$300/month → $525–$1,050

 Health Insurance or Medical Costs: $200–$400/month → $700–$1,400

 Safety buffer for unexpected expenses (e.g., car trouble, medical bills, things for my kids): $1,000–$2,000

Estimated Total for 3.5 Months: $8,700–$13,700

This came from my program advisor, so I'm taking this step to ensure all is well!

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Tamara Wicks

Tamara Wicks is the organizer of this fundraiser

$355of $2,500 goal
8Donors
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