Teach Me Wall Street, prepares high school students for life. The information learned in these programs can help students develop projects that will make them stand out from other students.
TMWS offers virtual programs on a variety of finance and business related topics that help develop interests and insight about trading, investing and related career options.
Wall Street and finance related careers have always been dependable pathways to success. Every student benefits from having an awareness of various career tracks, versus relying on career information picked up randomly from home and school, which can be limiting.
TMWS programs encourage students to be leaders, good team players and active members in their community. Students work on team projects in class that simulate real-life situations. Kids learn how to build wealth that can be used to benefit themselves and causes they care about.
They learn how to invest, fundraise and develop business ideas that can help others and their community. Many of these students turn their entrepreneurial spirit and passion for finance into worthy projects.
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Program Highlights
Comprehensive Financial Education
Students learn practical financial skills such as budgeting, investing, managing debt, and planning for retirement.
College Readiness & Competitive Edge
TMWS helps students stand out in college admissions by building leadership skills and creating dynamic extracurricular projects.
Expert Guidance & Mentorship
Receive mentorship from experienced professionals like Annaline Dinkelmann, offering insights into college and career choices.
Hands-On Learning & Peer Engagement
Interactive virtual classrooms foster collaboration and real-life financial problem-solving.
Exposure to Various Career Paths
TMWS introduces students to finance and entrepreneurial careers, helping them explore their interests and build career clarity.
Real-World Financial Skills
Develop critical life skills, including budgeting, credit management, and investment strategies, for future independence.
Key Benefits
Increased College Admission Chances
Build unique passion projects that enhance college applications and showcase leadership and initiative.
Building Financial Independence
Gain essential financial knowledge for a stable and successful future.
Leadership & Teamwork Development
Work on collaborative projects to develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Expert-Led Learning
Learn from seasoned professionals with real-world experience in finance and investing.
Diverse Learning for All Interests
Ideal for students interested in finance, entrepreneurship, or simply understanding the financial world.
Prepare for Any Career Path
Develop transferable skills applicable across various industries and careers.
Interactive Virtual Learning
Flexible, engaging online classes that make learning finance fun and accessible.
Mark (Student at Teach Me Wall Street)
Mark, a high school student, enrolled in Teach Me Wall Street finance boot camps, and went on to start his own successful stock market club at school. He taught like-minded peers everything he learned about investing, analyzing stock charts and trading.
This activity, which demonstrates leadership, drive and initiative, was listed on Mark’s college application and helped him secure a spot in the Fall 2022 entering class at Cornell University, an Ivy League school.
Shane (Attended Teach Me Wall Street)
Shane, a sixth-grader from St. James, NY with a passion for finance, attended a Teach Me Wall Street boot camp to learn about trading and investing.
With the knowledge, he took away, and some start-up cash from a pastoral associate at his local school, he invested in the stock market and earned enough money to buy a goat for an at-risk family in a rural mountain village of Haiti through the Haitian Health Foundation.
He is reinvesting the remaining money for other charitable projects. Shane is an example of a middle school-aged child who exhibits the passion, initiative, skills, and character that colleges are looking for.
Hi, I’m Annaline Dinkelmann!
Twelve years ago, I left my Wall Street job and became a day trader. Then, in January 2008, I turned my passion for the stock market and business into a successful Wall Street walking tour business.
People love getting a tour guide who has a background in the finance industry. Why? Well, because I’m able to successfully navigate the complicated world of finance and translate it in a way that students, parents and teachers understand.
Due to COVID-19, many people stopped travelling to New York. So, at that time, I decided to take all my in-person classes, workshops and tours online…so you can now gain the same financial knowledge from the comfort of your home.
I invite you to join me live for one of our virtual classes for adults or students.
(And don’t worry, should you wish to visit New York in the future, you’ll still be able to take one of our tours in-person.)
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WE TEACH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND AT ALL LEVELS
Give yourself or your kids a distinct advantage from the comfort of your couch or living room
Our programs are IDEAL for students who …
- Enjoy watching Shark Tank or other money related shows
- Are interested in stock trading, investing and growing their money
- Have a custodial account
- Are excited to learn how to manage their money and plan their financial future
- Looking for interesting and “fit to major” extracurriculars to enhance their College Application
- Are interested in a career on Wall Street
Expert Guidance and Mentoring
Annaline Dinkelmann, the owner of Teach Me Wall Street, worked in investment banking and compliance for many years and had a career as a day trader.
She and the Teach Me Wall Street team serve as great mentors for college-bound students. They provide students with an understanding of the college decision-making process and give them the resources and guidance necessary to create standout projects and make informed college application decisions.
They also focus on career skills and exploration, giving students a leg-up on the competition.
For parents looking for guidance to find the right extracurricular activities, check out the parent workshops at Extracurricular Guru. They are chockfull of resources and expert advice.
Interactive and Peer-to-Peer Engagement
There’s plenty of opportunity for peer-to-peer engagement as well in our financial extracurricular programs for high schoolers.
Students make meaningful connections in a virtual classroom and are encouraged to participate in spirited discussions and work as a team. There are hands-on activities and educational puzzles that make learning fun for all.
Not only for Students with an Interest in Finance
Teach Me Wall Street programs are not just for students interested in careers on Wall Street. We cover topics that all students need to build a financial future, but are not always taught in school.
We strive to empower students with real-world knowledge about money and investing. We teach students how to create a budget, understand interest rates, use credit cards wisely, manage a 401K and more. These are valuable skills students will need in college, in their careers, and in life.
Who Can Apply?
Teach Me Wall Street programs are ideal for high school and middle school students who:
- Enjoy watching shows like Shark Tank or are interested in stock trading, investing, and growing their money.
- Have a custodial account or are excited to learn how to manage their finances and plan their financial future.
- Are looking for engaging extracurricular activities to enhance their college applications.
- Are considering a career in finance or Wall Street.
- Want to gain valuable real-world knowledge about money and investing, regardless of their future career path.
Put Your High School Students Ahead in Competition
With the ever-increasing competition for college admissions, it is now recommended that students explore areas of interest at an early age and start “preparing for college” upon entering high school.
Many traditional and top-tier colleges have become “test optional” narrowing the odds for students who, in the past, would have relied heavily on their SAT and ACT scores to gain admittance.
With the absence of these standardized test scores, admissions counselors, not wanting to look solely at high school grades as an objective measure of achievement, are now focusing more on a student’s interests and extracurricular activities, community involvement and accomplishments related to those interests.
Pathway To Success
Whether you want to learn skills to position yourself for college acceptance, a career in finance or everyday life, Teach Me Wall Street will help prepare you for independence and success.
Learn how to research stocks, analyze data and make informed trading decisions. Gain valuable insights for developing smart investment strategies.
Become financially fit for college, independent living and real-life money situations
Expand interests and acquire career clarity.Get the extracurricular experience and support necessary to STAND OUT on college applications and create dynamic passion projects!
Application Process Part 1:
- Winter Class Starts: January 11, 2025
- Winter Class Ends: February 8, 2025
Application Process Part 2:
- Winter Class Starts: February 22, 2025
- Winter Applications Ends: March 22, 2025
Application Process For Summer Will Be Announced Soon.