Sydney T.

About Sydney T.

With a robust background in educational leadership and strategic partnership management, my role as Recruitment Director at Teach For America is centered around fostering equitable educational opportunities. Drawing upon a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, my strategies are designed to source and nurture diverse talent, ensuring that our recruitment efforts are reflective of the communities we serve.Previously, as Director of Partnerships, the organization benefited from my expertise in crafting national recruitment strategies and executing partnership events that bolstered our brand and stakeholder commitment. My ability to analyze complex data and communicate effectively has fortified our mission to empower educators and promote systemic change within the educational landscape.

Experience

1. Recruitment Director

   Teach For America

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   Championing equity, cultivating leadership, and fueling a diverse pipeline of changemakers in education.As a Recruitment Director at Teach For America, I lead high-impact recruitment strategies to build a diverse, dynamic pipeline for TFA’s corps and Ignite programs. I execute high-volume outreach, forge strategic partnerships, and offer personalized support to candidates—ensuring every interaction reflects our deep belief in leadership, equity, and access.I cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective corps members and community partners, using data-driven insights to drive engagement and inform where we show up and how we show up. My approach integrates DEI, leadership development, and community-building principles into every facet of the recruitment process, advancing TFA’s mission and broadening our collective impact.Each year, I work toward ambitious goals that grow both the volume and diversity of our corps. In 2024 alone, over 40% of new corps members were placed in STEM classrooms, over 50% identified as people of color, and over 40% were first-generation college graduates. More than 1,500 leaders joined the corps having once been taught by a TFA educator—demonstrating the generational power of our movement.From managing top-of-funnel strategy to mobilizing alumni networks and ambassadors, I specialize in creating personalized, compelling journeys for each candidate. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and heart, leading with curiosity, racial equity, and a firm belief in the potential of every child—and every future corps member—to shape a more just world.

Education

• Texas Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History with Secondary Certification

  2010 — 2014

• Northwestern State University

  Social Studies Teacher Education

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Teaching
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Curriculum Design
• Group Work
• Morale
• Leadership
• Research
• Educational Leadership
• Student Development
• Event Planning
• Communication
• Work Well Independently
• Powerpoint
• Organization
• Higher Education
• Religion
• Microsoft Office
• Writing