In response to the shortage of highly-qualified secondary mathematics teachers, Center X also partners with UCLA’s Mathematics Department to engage seniors in the Joint Mathematics Education Program (JMEP). JMEP offers a way for UCLA mathematics majors to begin taking teacher-education courses in their senior year. The following year, they are employed as full time mathematics teachers with full salary in TEP partnership schools and work toward a master’s degree in education.
Jaime Park
TEP Faculty Advisor
japark@gseis.ucla.edu
(310) 206-3911
In response to the shortage of highly-qualified secondary science teachers, Center X also partners with academic departments to engage UCLA seniors in the Science Teacher Education Program. The goal of Science Teacher Education Program (STEP) is to accelerate the timeline for highly qualified UCLA undergraduate science majors to become secondary level science teachers in public urban schools.
Imelda Nava
TEP Faculty Advisor
inava@ucla.edu
(310) 825-4910
The CalTeach program encourages UCLA students who are studying math, science, and engineering to consider teaching math and science as a possible career. CalTeach offers guided exploration of teaching as a career, and additional support and pathways for those who decide that teaching is for them!
– Joint Math Education Program Alumnus Zachary Judson
– Science Teacher Education Program (STEP) Alumnus Sarah Heesacker
The respective application processes are outline by the Mathematics and Science Departments. Please see the Joint Mathematics Education Program and the Science Teacher Education Program pages for full application materials.
I always wanted to be part of a supportive and a diverse community and TEP is just that. My peers and I share a passion for transforming urban education and it is very encouraging.”