We
are looking for engaging and motivated graduate and undergraduate
students who want to make a difference to underrepresented youth in
Seattle.
Starting this spring, you can begin your training to become a Seattle
MESA math and science tutor for high school students.
WHO:
Engaging and motivated UW graduate and undergraduate students who
want to work with high school students and have a commitment to
diversity and inclusion. We are looking for students who want training
and experience working in local Seattle schools with a cohort of trained
peers. 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.
WHAT:
Join
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 offer a tutor training and certification for UW graduate and
undergraduate students to work with Seattle middle and high school
students from underrepresented groups in math and science. Sign up now to start our training program this spring!
Seattle MESA Tutors must complete to following to be certified:
·
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 quarter).
·
Tutor students once a week on site at a partner school during the afterschool program hours.
·
Complete and pass the appropriate subject area test equivalent to the EOC exam.
·
Complete a background check through the Seattle Public Schools.
MESA Introductory Tutor Training Workshop.
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 middle and high school students in
math and science. You will observe teachers and your students in their
classrooms and complete a series of assignments and reflections. Sign up for C ENV 490 Section B Special Topics in the Spring Time Schedule. Once you complete this workshop, you are
eligible to join our fall weekly seminar and begin tutoring.
WHERE: TBD
WHEN:
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.
