Be a Mentor

The Mentorship Advancement Program (MAP) will train and support selected graduate students (MAP Mentors) to become better teachers and communicators of science and, in the process, enrich the science experiences and understanding of high school students.

MAP Mentors will receive training in scientific teaching, learning, and in the communication of science during February 2014. They will then prepare and deliver a lesson plan to students at a Bay Area High School before the end of Spring 2014.  A $1200 stipend will be awarded upon completion of the work.

Essential Qualifications of Prospective MAP mentors include:

• Masters student standing
• Some teaching or mentoring experience
• A committed Masters advisor and proposed research

Additional desired qualifications include:

• Second language skills
• Experience with East Bay and SF schools districts as an alum or volunteer.

Map Mentors are expected to:

• Attend the orientation and training session on 1/24/2014
• Attend a hands-on workshop on 2/1/2014
• Attend and present a draft lesson plan at the follow up meeting on 2/15/2014
• Meet with one of the program directors at least once between 2/20/2014 and 4/15/2014
• Present lesson plan to high school students during the Spring 2014 Semester
• Complete pre and post evaluations

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DEADLINE changed to: DECEMBER 16, 2013.  NO SECOND RECOMMENDATION LETTER REQUIRED.

Questions? Contact Tatiane Russo-Tait at