What is Buff Residency?
A clinical teaching opportunity that offers aspiring educators a meaningful year-long learning experience where they co-teach alongside a skilled mentor, gaining authentic classroom experience, and building their confidence to lead their own classroom.
Benefits of Completing the Buff Teacher Residency
- Real Classroom Experience — Before You Graduate
- Co-Teach with a Skilled Host Teacher
- Build Confidence & Classroom Readiness
- Get Personalized Coaching & Feedback
- Stand Out as a Top Hiring Candidate
- Earn While You Learn
Who Should Apply?
Teacher Candidates who are in their last few semesters of their Teacher Certification degree plan. Please check with your Education Advisor.
Eligible Content Areas
For Enhanced Residency Certificate
| Content Area | Content Area | Content Area |
|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects - STR (EC-6) | ELAR (7-12) | Speech (7-12) |
| Core Subjects - STR (4-8) | History (7-12) | Theatre (EC-12) |
| ELAR - STR (4-8) | Journalism (7-12) | Special Education (EC-12) |
| Social Studies (4-8) | Physical Science (6-12) | Dance (6-12) |
| ELAR/Social Studies - STR (4-8) | Science (7-12) | Mathematics (7-12) |
| Mathematics (4-8) | Social Studies (7-12) | Art (EC-12) |
| Mathematics/Science (4-8) | Life Science (7-12) | Languages Other Than English - Spanish (EC-12) |
| Science (4-8) | Music (EC-12) | |
| Physical Education (EC-12) |
Next Steps:
Request Additional Information Below.
Or Contact (806) 651 - 2909.
Make an Impact!
Join WTAMU's Buff Teacher Residency Program.
A year of experience. A lifetime of impact.
Apply now to become a Buff Resident and launch your teaching career.
