Service Experience Fall 14
Every semester undergraduate Teacher Fellows must complete classroom or education based service hours in order to meet fellowship requriements. Here are the following options for Fall 2014:
This volunteer assists the Teacher Education Specialist in preparing, delivering, and cleaning up professional development workshops for teachers of grades pre K-12; participates in the creation of Educator Guides for Academy exhibits; and supports other projects in the Teacher Education program area as needed. This provides many opportunities for the volunteer to learn about classroom teachers and their needs and to explore ways that museums support teachers on field trips and in the classroom. Opportunities may also be available (if desired) to gain experience teaching adults and/or developing curriculum for students.
No. of positions: 3 Maximum
Commitment: 4-10 hours per week. Flexible schedule, but some evening and Saturday hours may be necessary. Minimum commitment of three months.
Site: CalAcademy 55 Music Concourse Dr. Golden Gate Park, SF, CA
Pay: Teacher Fellowship, No additional funding.
AVID TUTOR (San Francisco Unified School District)
Description:
Under the guidance of the AVID Coordinator and AVID Teachers, tutors will work at various San Francisco Middle and High Schools to guide small groups of students through a study group session. Students bring questions from their content area classes to discuss with their peers and gain new knowledge or work together to problem solve the challenges they
encountered with the material. Tutors also serve as positive role models, valuing education and its benefits.
*Training is provided
Commitment: Flexible Part-Time Hours from 8am-4pm during school hours. Paid position requires tutors to commit 5-15 hours per week.
Pay: $12/hour
Number of Positions: 8-10
Volunteering Positions available on an ongoing basis
Apply at edjoin.org and search for "1400a AVID Tutor"
San Francisco Math Circle
San Francisco Math Circle is looking for volunteers to help with fun math activities for kids for the 2014-2015 school year! Volunteers would be assigned to one of the following locations:
Lowell High School (for middle school students too!) Mondays 4-5pm
June Jordan (for middle school students too!) Mondays 4-5pm
SFSU (elementary students) Thursdays 5-6pm
There is a required orientation meeting on Saturday, August 16th from 9am-5pm (lunch provided) and a required mid-semester check-in meeting on Saturday October 18th from 10am-2pm (lunch provided).
Math Circle starts Thursday September 4th.
To apply:
Please contact SF Math Circle Co-Director Addie Evans at for an short interview. Finger prints are required to be taken.
A Home Away from Homelessness Tutor (Volunteer)
***This opportunity is recommended ONLY for Teacher Fellows with at least 30 classroom observation hours***
Description: A Home Away fom Homelessness supports currently or formerly homeless youth in achieving positive academic outcomes. Tutors will support students in their math and science school work.
Commitment: Must commit for a full semester at least once a week (Monday - Thursday), between 4:30pm-6:00pm.
San Francisco Education Fund (Volunteer)
Description: Be a volunteer at one of the many focus schools in San Francisco. Tutor and/or mentor students one on one or in small groups.
Commitment: Must commit at least one (1) hour per week, and bilingual speakers are in high demand.
Site: SF Education Fund will match you based on your interest, skills, and time commitment.
Volunteering Process:
1) Visit San Francisco Educational Fund's website (
click here)
2) Sign up for an informational session
3) Obtain your TB immunization
4) Prepare to attend trainings provided
Teacher Observations or Other Internships
Undergraduate fellows are allowed to find alternate service experiences. They must meet one of the following criteria:
- Working with students in grades K-12 in math or science
- Observing in math or science public school classrooms (local school districts preferred)
- Working in an research education setting
HOW TO CONFIRM MY SERVICE HOURS?
For a list of host teachers, to confirm placements or to apply for the service opportunities listed above please e-mail JAMIE CHAN at jmchan@sfsu.edu or DANNY CHAU at dchau@mail.sfsu.edu SUBJECT: Service Experience
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CONFIRMED FIELD PLACEMENT BY SEPT 30th, 2014
