Investing in Educators
Our core belief is that effective instructional practices engage all students
Teacher Mentors Abroad (TMA) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that helps educators in the Dominican Republic strengthen their instructional practices and positively impact the achievement of their students.
Guiding Principles & Core Values
Explore the guiding principles and core values that drive Teacher Mentors Abroad's commitment to sustainable educational development and impactful learning partnerships.
Improved teaching
practice can be learned
TMA's work is focused on
public and non-profit schools
The work of TMA and its agents is exclusively not-for-profit
TMA’s work is
a team effort
A teacher's involvement in a
professional learning community
enhances teaching performance
through gained knowledge and support
Staff development strategies must accommodate differences
in classroom settings
to remain relevant
Outreach shall be based
solely on professional interest,
not influenced by gender, religion,
ethnicity, politics, or financial resources
TMA projects must be designed
to have a sustainable,
long-term impact
TMA is devoted to learning from
and sharing with others who
share a similar intent
TMA’s involvement is at the
invitation and pleasure of the
host country and/or school system
Effective mentoring
depends on relationships
of mutual respect and trust