Who We Are
MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship
Professional Development
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Who We Are
MƒA Berkeley was launched in 2010 to provide the most promising mathematics and science teachers with professional development opportunities and a support community of like-minded individuals.
MƒA Berkeley offers the MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship to give teachers the skills, commitment, and professional support they need to continue teaching in urban schools. The program is a partnership with the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley).
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MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship
The MƒA Berkeley Master Teacher Fellowship is a five-year program for secondary school mathematics and science teachers who have been successfully teaching for at least three years in a high-needs district in the Bay Area. The program includes stipends totaling $50,000 over five years as well as a one-year sabbatical spent at UC Berkeley.
How the Program Works
Years One and Two: Continue to teach in a Bay Area public school.
Year Three: Receive a one-year sabbatical at UC Berkeley to lead teacher training activities through Cal Teach Berkeley.
- Partner with Cal Teach Berkeley for field supervision of beginning teachers and co-teach courses in math and science education
- Complete advanced undergraduate or master’s level math or science courses and have the opportunity to participate in Graduate School of Education research groups on campus
Years Four and Five: Return to teach in your classroom at a Bay Area public school.
- Engage in leadership activities within your school
- Present at workshops and participate in professional development opportunities
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Professional Development
MƒA Berkeley Master Teachers work together to pursue questions about their teaching practices, student learning and educational issues as a part of a Project IMPACT group. The IMPACT program organizes professional communities, where teachers are supported to improve their instruction through documenting students’ progress and deep critical thinking. MƒA Berkeley Master Teachers also have the opportunity to disseminate their findings to colleagues at their sites and teacher researchers. During the summer after their first year, MƒA Berkeley Master Teachers participate in an IISME research experience to gain practical exposure on incorporating new technology into the classroom.
MƒA Berkeley Master Teachers work together on an in-depth analysis of their teaching practices as they complete the portfolio necessary to apply for National Board Certification.
In the third year of the program, MƒA Berkeley Master Teachers design their own professional development program tailored to their interests while at UC Berkeley. In addition to working with Cal Teach to guide beginning teachers, Master Teachers can take upper division or graduate level math or science courses on campus, co-teach courses and are eligible to participate in the GSE Research Group for hands on engagement with current research and development.
MƒA Berkeley Master Teachers have the opportunity to mentor Cal Teach undergraduates, present workshops and continue to attend events and conferences during the last two years of the program.
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Contact Information
Nicholas Bottomley
Math for America Berkeley
Master Teacher Program
367 Evans Hall # 3860
Berkeley, CA 94720-3860
(510) 643-2921
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