We are actively looking for dynamic UW students that would like to work with local middle school and high school students. Our mission is to engage a diverse group of students in STEM activities that connect mathematics and science fundamentals to real world examples, provide hands – on experience, and demonstrate a range of professions and career paths that students can chart through college and in their respective careers. We are recruiting UW graduate and undergraduate students who would like to volunteer to work with us.
Can you please forward this information to the students you serve. If they are interested or would like more information, we invite them to come out to our Open House - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 4pm to 6pm in Schmitz Hall, Room 580. We hope to see you there.
Use this link to RSVP for the Open House: http://goo.gl/forms/nOa0srXz0F
Seattle MESA Open House Invitation
Come see what we are about. You can learn about our MESA programs, meet with some of our past and present volunteers and partners and sign up as a Seattle MESA Volunteer.
Event Details
When: Tuesday, February, 24, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 pm
Where: Schmitz Hall, 1400 Northeast Campus Parkway
University of Washington - Room 580
Refreshments will be served
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
Washington State House Republicans Host Online Town Hall Feb. 17 focused on education solutions
Reps. Chad Magendanz, Dick Muri, Melanie Stambaugh to participate
WHO: Educators, parents and students with solutions for education in Washington state
WHAT: A Twitter and Facebook live conversation with Reps. Chad Magendanz, Dick Muri and Melanie Stambaugh, House Republican ranking members on education issues
WHERE: https://twitter.com/hashtag/solutionswa and www.facebook/com/wahouserepublicans
WHEN: Civic Education Day - Tuesday, Feb. 17, 12:45-1:15 p.m.
WHY: To provide another avenue for the public to contact their state legislators
HOW: Use #solutionsWA to ask a question on Twitter or input comments on our Facebook comment thread the day of the event at www.facebook.com/wahouserepublicans. Questions will be retweeted and then answered as replies on Twitter, so we request participants leave 20 characters of space so we can directly respond with the participants' username. Questions answered on Facebook will reply to the specific comment, creating a thread under that comment.
"The Legislature will be doing a lot of work on education this year, in the areas of funding and reforms," said Magendanz, R-Issaquah. "What happens in Olympia will affect classrooms across the state, so it’s important for us to share our ideas and seek input wherever we can."
"As the youngest legislator in Washington, I'm committed to finding ways to engage more young people in our government, and I believe this is a great way to do that," said Stambaugh, R-Puyallup. "Education is the top priority of our state, and I'm excited to be part of this online discussion as we work to positively impact the future of our students."
"While there are certainly challenges in our education system, there are also great stories of success," said Muri, R-Steilacoom. “It would be great to hear from students, teachers and parents about their success stories as well as their thoughts on how we can make improvements."
Helpful documents:
Twitter town hall FAQ's
House social media policy
Previous online town halls:
Jan. 9, 2014 - with Reps. Dan Kristiansen and J.T. Wilcox. Topics included health insurance, budgets, online gambling, transportation and more. 14 questions were asked, and 20 users interacted during the town hall.
Feb. 28, 2014 - with Reps. Wilcox, Norma Smith and Cathy Dahlquist. Topics included higher education, tax exemptions, Common Core and more. 11 questions were asked, and 9 users interacted during the town hall.
Feb. 2, 2015 - with Reps. Wilcox and Joel Kretz. Topics included transportation, minimum wage, jobs, early learning and more. 9 questions on Facebook and 10 questions on Twitter were asked and answered in the 30 min. event.
For more information about House Republicans, visit www.houserepublicans.wa.gov.
Washington State House Republican Communications
www.houserepublicans.wa.gov
461 John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Monday, February 2, 2015
English Department offers The Spring 2015 Community Literacy Program
The English Department offers courses each quarter of interest to students considering careers in teaching and related fields. For Spring 2015, our featured course is the Community Literacy Program: faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp.
The Spring 2015 Community Literacy Program will be taught by CLP director Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill. This program links a 5 credit on-campus course (English 298A, MW 10:30-12:20) with a service-learning internship in a "high needs" partner public school program (English 491B; volunteer time scheduled individually). Program goals include testing theory in practice, engaging in effective reflective work with public school students and teachers, and learning more about both our own writing and learning processes, and the impact of CLP on our academic, career, civic and personal goals.
This linked pair of courses offers an opportunity for UW students from all majors and at all stages of their UW careers to complete "C" and "W" requirements in a small interactive learning community. CLP is also a great way for students considering teaching careers to get crucial school-based experience in "high needs" schools, and may be used toward the field work requirement in the Education, Learning and Society minor, or toward hours required for application to Teacher Education Programs. There are no prerequisites. Add codes (all periods) are available from the instructor: esoneill@uw.edu.
Feel free to be in touch to request add codes, or with questions related to the Community Literacy Program or to the English Department's public school service-learning partnerships.
For more information, please contact
The Spring 2015 Community Literacy Program will be taught by CLP director Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill. This program links a 5 credit on-campus course (English 298A, MW 10:30-12:20) with a service-learning internship in a "high needs" partner public school program (English 491B; volunteer time scheduled individually). Program goals include testing theory in practice, engaging in effective reflective work with public school students and teachers, and learning more about both our own writing and learning processes, and the impact of CLP on our academic, career, civic and personal goals.
This linked pair of courses offers an opportunity for UW students from all majors and at all stages of their UW careers to complete "C" and "W" requirements in a small interactive learning community. CLP is also a great way for students considering teaching careers to get crucial school-based experience in "high needs" schools, and may be used toward the field work requirement in the Education, Learning and Society minor, or toward hours required for application to Teacher Education Programs. There are no prerequisites. Add codes (all periods) are available from the instructor: esoneill@uw.edu.
Feel free to be in touch to request add codes, or with questions related to the Community Literacy Program or to the English Department's public school service-learning partnerships.
For more information, please contact
Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill
Director, Community Literacy Program
Associate Director, Expository Writing Program
Director, Community Literacy Program
Associate Director, Expository Writing Program
Monday, January 12, 2015
Early Registration Ends Thursday for Nuclear Conference! Register by Jan.15th
EVENT DETAILS DATE March 23 and 24, 2015 LOCATION Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC The 2015 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference will feature many notable speakers, including:
The 2015 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference will bring together over 800 experts and officials from more than 45 countries and international organizations. Participants will discuss emerging trends in deterrence, international security, disarmament, nonproliferation, and nuclear energy in the context of the overall viability of the prevailing nuclear order. For updates about the conference, follow the Nuclear Policy Program on Facebook and Twitter @carnegienpp, and join the conversation with #nukefest2015. Early registration ends January 15. Register now to save 35%! REGISTER | ||
Monday, December 29, 2014
Tutoring for the UW Academic Support Program- Winter 2015
The UW Academic Support Program has asked for help specifically from Political Science students for Winter 2015.
Gain Experience and Make a Difference
Be A Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 F & G
UW's Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning seminar titled “EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education” in Winter Quarter 2015. This weekly seminar introduces juniors and seniors to tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students apply what they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the UW. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to UW by sharing their knowledge and experience.
· Seminar begins the 1st week of Winter Quarter, January 5th, 2015
· Seminar meets on Mondays from 3:30-4:50 PM or from 6:00-7:20 PM
· Tutoring takes place on campus
· Receive 2 credits for working with one student, or receive 3 credits for working with two students
· A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion of the seminar
For more information, visit our website at: http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutor-mentor/
For registration information, please contact Leslie Ikeda at: ikedal@uw.edu
Gain Experience and Make a Difference
Be A Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 F & G
UW's Academic Support Program is offering a service-learning seminar titled “EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship in Higher Education” in Winter Quarter 2015. This weekly seminar introduces juniors and seniors to tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students apply what they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the UW. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to UW by sharing their knowledge and experience.
· Seminar begins the 1st week of Winter Quarter, January 5th, 2015
· Seminar meets on Mondays from 3:30-4:50 PM or from 6:00-7:20 PM
· Tutoring takes place on campus
· Receive 2 credits for working with one student, or receive 3 credits for working with two students
· A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion of the seminar
For more information, visit our website at: http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutor-mentor/
For registration information, please contact Leslie Ikeda at: ikedal@uw.edu
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Pipeline courses offered in winter
If you are looking for a great opportunity to connect theory to practice and earn credit while working in the community, Pipeline is for you!
Education for Sustainability
EDUC 401K
SLN: 13689
Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)
· Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20
· Location: DEN 313
· Class Start Date: 01/12
How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?
The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week.
Teaching The Movement In Seattle
EDUC 401L
SLN: 13690
· Day/Time: Mondays, 4-5:20pm
· Location: PAR 206
· Instructor: Elba Moise (moisee@uw.edu)
This exciting two quarter pilot will engage undergraduate students in exploring the civil rights movement in the U.S. as well as locally in Seattle. The class will provide opportunities for students to understand their own social memberships related to power and privilege and analyze their own positionality to the civil rights movement. This will be a collaborative pilot program with undergraduates from UW and Seattle University. During winter Quarter students will: meet in seminar to learn about the civil rights movement with curriculum provided by the Southern Poverty Law Center, take part in four workshops on power and privilege and how it impacts our study of the movement with guest speakers from Seattle University and the UW, and tutor in a Seattle partner elementary school. Spring quarter would continue with this model with the addition of having students take 3 – 4 lessons on the movement out into our partnering schools. Workshops during this quarter would involve guided reflection on their experiences teaching these modules as well as refining the curriculum for future quarters.
A culminating event would be held in the spring to showcase the lessons and projects completed out in the schools. Seattle Public School students would be invited to come to campus on that day and be part of an exhibition and workshop with their UW and Seattle U mentors.
Education in the Criminal Justice System
EDUC 401E
SLN: 13684
Facilitator: Kit Gruver, kit.gruver@seattlecolleges.edu
· Date/Time: Mondays, 2:00-2:50
· First Meeting: 01/12
· Location: MGH 097
· Mandatory Tutor Training: January 28th 9:20-1:30pm
· Mandatory Safety & Security Orientation: January 23rd 1-4pm
· Tutoring hours are available M-Th, 11a-8p.
How does one's educational story impact criminal behavior? Find out for yourself with this unique opportunity to tutor in one of society's most under-served populations. The Education department at the King County Correctional Facility encourages you to stretch your boundaries and join us in a quarter of educational enrichment. With the opportunity to tutor inmates in a GED (General Educational Development), ABE (Adult Basic Education), and/or ESL (English as a Second Language) curriculum, you have the freedom to challenge your own creativity, gain teaching skills, and help the community by being your student's first positive educational experience. You may find that the experience of working with inmates has a lasting and profound impact on your personal, social, and political frame of reference.
Our 5 seminar series will focus on personal tutoring strategies and techniques, issues of adult education in our community, and the positive outcomes of adult education. We will hear from speakers who work in adult education, as well as adult learners, who are the product of adult education. Be prepared for a dynamic experience as you tap into a population that acts with emotion and can touch you with stories of their dehumanizing reality.
Teaching English Language Learners
EDUC 401I
SLN: 13688Facilitator: Michel Riquelme Sanderson (miriquel@uw.edu)
· Time: Mondays 2-3:20pm
· Location: MGH 248
· Seminar start date: 01/12
The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) has increased by over 50% in the last decade, with some states, like South Carolina and Indiana, experiencing extremely rapid growth of English Learner populations. Some demographers predict that in 20 years the ratio of ELL students to English-only students could be one in four (Feriazzo & Sypnieski, 2012). With a growing number of English language learners in the US, it is important for educators to be more linguistically and culturally responsive.
In this seminar, we will:
1. Gain familiarity with some of the pressing issues and challenges of ELLs in public, K-12 education.
2. Review some instructional strategies and techniques to work with ELLs.
3. Engage in self-reflection as a backdrop to a tutoring practicum experience.
4. Develop a critical consciousness about the relationship between the policies and practices of public schooling, and how these reflect and/or challenge mainstream American ideology.
Education for Sustainability
EDUC 401K
SLN: 13689
Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)
· Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20
· Location: DEN 313
· Class Start Date: 01/12
How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?
The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week.
Teaching The Movement In Seattle
EDUC 401L
SLN: 13690
· Day/Time: Mondays, 4-5:20pm
· Location: PAR 206
· Instructor: Elba Moise (moisee@uw.edu)
This exciting two quarter pilot will engage undergraduate students in exploring the civil rights movement in the U.S. as well as locally in Seattle. The class will provide opportunities for students to understand their own social memberships related to power and privilege and analyze their own positionality to the civil rights movement. This will be a collaborative pilot program with undergraduates from UW and Seattle University. During winter Quarter students will: meet in seminar to learn about the civil rights movement with curriculum provided by the Southern Poverty Law Center, take part in four workshops on power and privilege and how it impacts our study of the movement with guest speakers from Seattle University and the UW, and tutor in a Seattle partner elementary school. Spring quarter would continue with this model with the addition of having students take 3 – 4 lessons on the movement out into our partnering schools. Workshops during this quarter would involve guided reflection on their experiences teaching these modules as well as refining the curriculum for future quarters.
A culminating event would be held in the spring to showcase the lessons and projects completed out in the schools. Seattle Public School students would be invited to come to campus on that day and be part of an exhibition and workshop with their UW and Seattle U mentors.
Education in the Criminal Justice System
EDUC 401E
SLN: 13684
Facilitator: Kit Gruver, kit.gruver@seattlecolleges.edu
· Date/Time: Mondays, 2:00-2:50
· First Meeting: 01/12
· Location: MGH 097
· Mandatory Tutor Training: January 28th 9:20-1:30pm
· Mandatory Safety & Security Orientation: January 23rd 1-4pm
· Tutoring hours are available M-Th, 11a-8p.
How does one's educational story impact criminal behavior? Find out for yourself with this unique opportunity to tutor in one of society's most under-served populations. The Education department at the King County Correctional Facility encourages you to stretch your boundaries and join us in a quarter of educational enrichment. With the opportunity to tutor inmates in a GED (General Educational Development), ABE (Adult Basic Education), and/or ESL (English as a Second Language) curriculum, you have the freedom to challenge your own creativity, gain teaching skills, and help the community by being your student's first positive educational experience. You may find that the experience of working with inmates has a lasting and profound impact on your personal, social, and political frame of reference.
Our 5 seminar series will focus on personal tutoring strategies and techniques, issues of adult education in our community, and the positive outcomes of adult education. We will hear from speakers who work in adult education, as well as adult learners, who are the product of adult education. Be prepared for a dynamic experience as you tap into a population that acts with emotion and can touch you with stories of their dehumanizing reality.
Teaching English Language Learners
EDUC 401I
SLN: 13688Facilitator: Michel Riquelme Sanderson (miriquel@uw.edu)
· Time: Mondays 2-3:20pm
· Location: MGH 248
· Seminar start date: 01/12
The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) has increased by over 50% in the last decade, with some states, like South Carolina and Indiana, experiencing extremely rapid growth of English Learner populations. Some demographers predict that in 20 years the ratio of ELL students to English-only students could be one in four (Feriazzo & Sypnieski, 2012). With a growing number of English language learners in the US, it is important for educators to be more linguistically and culturally responsive.
In this seminar, we will:
1. Gain familiarity with some of the pressing issues and challenges of ELLs in public, K-12 education.
2. Review some instructional strategies and techniques to work with ELLs.
3. Engage in self-reflection as a backdrop to a tutoring practicum experience.
4. Develop a critical consciousness about the relationship between the policies and practices of public schooling, and how these reflect and/or challenge mainstream American ideology.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Teach for America Deadline, APPLICATION DEADLINE Dec. 5th, 2014
Teach For America is developing a movement of leaders who will help drive change at every level in our educational system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap in America. These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities. Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and fields.
”Through my experience in TFA, I have been challenged in ways like never before in my life, but I have been able to persevere because of 30 smiling faces every morning that remind me of the importance and beauty of this work.”
-Courtney McGonegle (UW Foster School of Business, 2013)
The Basics and Benefits of Teach For America
All academic majors and backgrounds
Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits
Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact
Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 50 regions
All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd
Possible AmeriCorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance
Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching
DACA recipients are eligible to apply. Learn more here.
How to Apply: Start a free, non-binding online application: Here
Resume
Short survey on your academic and leadership background
Short answer questions (300 words)
No letters of recommendation needed at this time
Contact Sean Rice, UW’s Recruitment Manager, if you have any questions or would simply like to learn more about TFA: Sean.Rice@teachforamerica.org
All academic majors and backgrounds
Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits
Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact
Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 50 regions
All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd
Possible AmeriCorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance
Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching
DACA recipients are eligible to apply. Learn more here.
How to Apply: Start a free, non-binding online application: Here
Resume
Short survey on your academic and leadership background
Short answer questions (300 words)
No letters of recommendation needed at this time
Contact Sean Rice, UW’s Recruitment Manager, if you have any questions or would simply like to learn more about TFA: Sean.Rice@teachforamerica.org
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship, Application Deadline 11/3/2014
The Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship (formerly the Sterling and Gene Munro Public Service Fellowship) encourages a life-long commitment to public service by providing outstanding undergraduates with the opportunity to explore their potential through service and leadership in the community.
Jackson Munro Public Service Fellows are selected based on the strength of a public service project proposed in collaboration with a public sector (non-profit or governmental) organization.
Factors influencing the selection of Munro Public Service Fellows include:
· Historical commitment to and involvement with community engagement activities
· Depth of partnership/relationship with proposed public sector partner
· Scope and impact of proposed work during the Fellowship
· Potentially sustainability of proposed project, how will the organization sustain this work at the end of your Fellowship?
· Connection between proposed project, academic studies, and professional/educational goals and objectives
Made possible through the support of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, the Fellowship is named for late Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, S. Sterling Munro, Jr., the former top aide to Senator Jackson and Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, and Gene Munro, a lifelong advocate for public service and the wife of S. Sterling Munro Jr.
The application deadline for the 2015 Fellowship is 11:59PM on Friday, November 3rd.
Application instructions and Fellowship expectations can be found at http://www.washington.edu/carlson/jackson-munro-public-service-fellowship/
Application instructions and Fellowship expectations can be found at http://www.washington.edu/carlson/jackson-munro-public-service-fellowship/
Questions? Contact Rachel Vaughn, Director, Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center at engage@uw.edu.
_____________________________________________________________
| Rachel Vaughn | University of Washington | Undergraduate Academic Affairs
| Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | exp.washington.edu
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Teach for America Fall Deadline, Oct. 24, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday October 24
Start your application: www.teachforamerica.org/apply
Teach For America is developing a movement of leaders who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap in America. These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities. Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and fields.
· All academic majors and backgrounds
· Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits
· Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact
· Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 50 regions
· All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd
· Possible AmeriCorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance
· Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching
· DACA recipients are eligible to apply. Learn more here.
Start your application: www.teachforamerica.org/apply
Teach For America is developing a movement of leaders who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap in America. These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities. Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and fields.
What is Teach For America: Video
The Basics and Benefits of Teach For America:
· All academic majors and backgrounds
· Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits
· Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact
· Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 50 regions
· All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd
· Possible AmeriCorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance
· Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching
· DACA recipients are eligible to apply. Learn more here.
For additional information, explore our website and youtube channel or contact UW’s Manager of Recruitment, Sean Rice (Sean.Rice@teachforamerica.org)
Friday, May 2, 2014
EDUC 401: service-learning opportunity for Juniors & Seniors
Attention Juniors &
Seniors!
Gain Experience and Make a Difference! Be A Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 L & M
UW's Academic Support Program is
offering a service-learning seminar titled “EDUC 401: Tutoring and Mentorship
in Higher Education” in Fall Quarter 2014. This weekly seminar
introduces juniors and seniors to tutoring, mentoring, and teaching
methodologies. Students apply what they learn in class through tutoring and
mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning
socially, culturally, and academically to the UW. This is a great opportunity
for seasoned students to give back to UW by sharing their knowledge and
experience.
· Seminar begins
2nd week of Fall Quarter, September 29th, 2014
·Seminar meets on
Mondays from 3:30-4:50 PM or from 6:00-7:20 PM
·Tutoring takes
place on campus
-Receive 2
credits for working with one student, or receive 3 credits for
working with two students
· A letter of
recommendation will be available upon request after completion of the
seminar
-For more information,
visit our website at:
For registration
information, please contact Leslie Ikeda at:
Friday, March 21, 2014
Join the Seattle MESA Tutor Training Program for Spring 2014!
We
are looking for engaging and motivated graduate and undergraduate
students who want to make a difference to youth in Seattle. Starting
this spring,
you can begin your training to become a Seattle MESA math and science tutor for high school students.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A TUTOR?:
We are looking for engaging and motivated
UW graduate and undergraduate students and community members who want
to work with high school students from underrepresented groups. We are
looking for students who want training and experience working in local
Seattle schools with a cohort of trained peers.
You need to be comfortable with algebra and/or geometry at the high
school level. MESA tutors must attend a
MESA STEM Tutor Training Basic Skills workshop (offered spring and autumn quarters), enroll in our
weekly seminar (offered autumn and winter quarters) and commit to working 2-3 hours per
week in Seattle Public Schools. And
in case you were wondering....STEM stands for Science, Technology,
Engineering/Environment and Math.
CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE SEATTLE MESA TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAM?:
Seattle
MESA provides enrichment
opportunities and high quality resources that inspire students
traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, to pursue education and
careers in math, engineering and science (http://www.seattlemesa.org/).
We are offering a tutor training program for UW graduate and
undergraduate students as well as community members to work with Seattle
high school students in math and science.
Seattle MESA Tutors must complete to following:
·
Complete a Seattle MESA Introductory Tutoring Training Workshop (CENV 490 B).
·
Attend a weekly seminar during their first quarter of tutoring (offered Autumn or Winter quarters).
·
Tutor students once a week on site at a partner school during the afterschool program hours.
·
Complete and pass the appropriate subject area test.
·
Complete a background check through the Seattle Public Schools and follow UW volunteer guidelines.
HOW AND WHEN CAN I START? Register now for the spring MESA Introductory
Tutor Training Workshop (C ENV 490 Section B Special Topics in the Spring Time Schedule).
This is a 1 credit hour tutor skills and cultural competency
training designed to get you ready to work one on one and in small
groups with Seattle high school students in math. You will observe
teachers and your students in their classrooms and complete
a series of assignments and reflections. The class will meet three Wednesdays in May: May 14, 21 and 28 from 4-6 pm.
All students must also be able to complete a classroom observation during the day at a local high school.
WHAT IF I AM NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE SPRING WORKSHOP?
Please let us know
if you want to start the training program this spring but cannot make
the dates and times listed. 1) We may offer a second workshop if there
is interest! 2) You can also wait and register for the Autumn 2014
workshop.
CAN SEATTLE MESA TUTORING COUNT TOWARDS MY MAJOR OR MINOR? Maybe! Our
tutoring training program coursework can fulfill the Field Experience requirement for the
ELS minor and may be
considered as credits towards the Diversity minor.
Questions? Please email TutorSeattleMESA@gmail.com.
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