The goal is to build rapport, and develop an understanding of the intern’s goals and their motivation behind wanting to teach.  Advisors will offer value through active listening and educating the candidate with clear and timely next steps.  

 

Mandatory on every call:   (indicated in bold) 

 

Introduction: 

Good morning, My name is __________ and I am an enrollment advisor calling from Teachers of Tomorrow.   Is this ________ I am speaking with?


(NV/FL ONLY – Good morning, My name is _______ and I am an enrollment advisor calling from Teachers of Tomorrow. You are on a recorded line.  Is this __________ I am speaking with?)

 

Hi __________, I see you recently applied on our website, and I wanted to call and get to know you a little better and tell you about our program and how it works.   Is now a good time?  

 

Account Verification: 

Great! Before we get started, can you verify your last name and email address?  

 

Role Articulation and Agenda: 

Thank you for doing that.   "My role as your enrollment advisor is to help you succeed in our program.   By getting to know you and your goals I will be able to better guide you on how our tools and resources will help you.”   


 So tell me, Why did you choose teaching as a career path?   

  • Use One Pager – Top Reasons Why You Should Become a Teacher- to help respond
    1. On average teachers have more than 3,000 students throughout their career.  You have the chance to leave a lasting impact through the students you've influenced and knowledge you've imparted.  
    2. Teaching opens doors for growth opportunities.  Your educational journey can take you from a classroom teacher to climbing the ranks as a principal or even aspire to be a superintendent, just like our very own CEO did.  
    3. Embrace Teaching's Future! with 857,600 annual job openings, and 5% annual growth, becoming a teacher is more attainable than ever! Join the inspiring profession shaping tomorrow's minds! 


What is most important to you when making your decision to choose an Alternative Certification Program? 

    • Flexible learning! Our program allows you to choose your path toward certification through a flexible, self-paced coursework structure designed to cater to individuals with full-time jobs or diverse schedules.  


What experience do you have in the field?  

  • Leverage the candidate’s response to build rapport and to move the process forward
    1. Alternative route teachers bring real world experience and unique wisdom to the classroom, in comparison to traditionally trained educators.
    2. We tailor your path to your unique past experiences, offering a convenient online portal for coursework, test prep, interview resources, and certification tracking.  
    3. Flexible learning! Our program allows you to choose your path toward certification through a flexible, self-paced coursework structure designed to cater to individuals with full-time jobs or diverse schedules.  

 

When would you like to be teaching by?  Or When would you like to make your career transition by? 

  • Understanding the timing of their goals can help you build a timeline for them to make their career transition and to schedule a follow-up.  
    1. We tailor your path to your unique past experiences, offering a convenient online portal for coursework, test prep, interview resources and certification tracking.   
    2. Alternative program’s like ours allow you to enter the classroom in as little as 30 days (state specific), enable you to begin teaching promptly when y ou diligently fulfill you requirements


How did you hear about Teachers of Tomorrow? 

  • Use One Pager – Top Reasons Why You Should Choose an ACP or
    1. Our online courses give you control over your learning. Study on your terms, day or night, and pause and resume as needed, putting your education in your hands!
  • Use One Pager – Why Teachers of Tomorrow?
    1. As the nation's largest alternative certification program, with over 18+ years of dedication, we take pride in having certified over 80,000+ teachers across the nation! 
    2. Our exceptional team of advisors and dedicated coaches, are readily available to guide you through your journey via phone calls, live chats and emails.   

 

What do you know about our program? 

  • Use One Pager – What Does TOT Have to Offer and Why Teachers of Tomorrow, to fill in the gaps of the candidate’s knowledge
    1. Flexible learning! Our program allows you to choose your path toward certification through a flexible, self-paced coursework structure designed to cater to individuals with full time jobs or diverse schedules.  
    2. We ensure your success! Our get hired resources include 1:1 coaches, exclusive job fairs, district partnerships and expert resume writing services.  
    3. Our 'Get Hired' resources include 1:1 coaches, exclusive job fairs, district partnerships, and expert resume writing services, result in a remarkable 93% of interns securing employment within their first year.   

 

Temperature Check: How does that sound/ What questions do you have? 

 

What do you know about the price and payment structure of our program? 

Have you thought about how you will fund the program? 

  • At ToT, we’re committed to ensuring our program is within reach for everyone.  We offer various payment options, including convenient payment plans and partnerships with credit unions. 
    • Provide enrollment fee options
  • Our Average enrollment timeline is about 2 weeks if you request your transcripts today.  How does that timeline sound to you as it relates to funding your enrollment fee at that time? 
  • After enrolling, there are no extra program fees until you’re a full-time teacher with full pay and benefits
    • Provide program fee options 
  • Which payment option works best for your financial plan?

 

(If Cost Objection Arises: "You know your financial situation the best, my role is to make sure you know the value of our program and payment options available to you.")

 

Next Steps/Summary:

Have you ordered your transcripts yet? 

What School did you graduate from?  

  • If not, walk the intern through how to order their transcripts.  Use Top Sending Universities
    • You can request your transcripts through your university's website.  I can send you a link to the exact location to get those.  If you have a few minutes right now, I would love to help you with that. Can I walk you through it now?

When do you think you will be able to get your transcripts to us? 

  • Summarize their immediate next steps and initial program requirements based on the timeline you have discussed.  

If Needed: "I know you are eager to get started, so while we are waiting on your transcripts you can complete the enrollment assessment. I'll send the link to your email.  It takes just 5-10 minutes."

  • Interview assessment
  • Transfer Form
  • TOEFL 


Schedule a Follow-up:

  • Processing time is about 3-5 business days upon receiving them, I would like to set a  follow-up with you, what time next _______ works best for you? 
  • Great, I will follow up with you on ______ at _____ on your admission requirements.  Once we are able to offer admission that is when you will pay that enrollment fee option you chose.  Start planning for how you will fund that in about 2 weeks' time.  


Warm Friendly Closing: 

I look forward to receiving your transcripts.  It was such a pleasure getting to know you and I just know you are going to do great things in the classroom.  

 

Account Notation: 

After conducting the initial call with the candidate, capture the information they have provided you in the notes using the following template: 

Why? (List reason why they want to teach) 

When? (List when they want to get started in the classroom by) 

What? (List what the intern is looking for in a program)

Experience? (List experience in education they have) 

Next Steps Covered (List what next steps you covered. i.e. transcripts, CXC, TOEFL etc.) 

Follow-Up (List when your next follow-up is scheduled for) 


** TX ONLY: Please note, effective 9/1/2024, our requirements are changing in Field Based Experiences. From 30 hours to 50 hours. Please share that with our candidates and those in offered admission so they can make an informed decision **