MƒA SD Fellowship
MƒA SD Mission
Who We Are
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application
MƒA SD Fellowship Support – Mentors and Professional Development
FAQ
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MƒA SD Fellowship
Math for America San Diego (MƒA SD) is a Fellowship program founded to improve secondary mathematics education in San Diego County. Part of the national Math for America network, MƒA SD seeks to recruit, train and retain outstanding mathematics teachers to prepare high school students for college and beyond.
MƒA SD Fellows will receive:
- Full tuition and fees for a teaching credential and Master’s degree at one of our partner universities
- $15,000 annual stipend for five years
- Individualized support of a mentor teacher
- Extensive professional development throughout the term of the fellowship.
Upon completion of the university credential program, MƒA SD Fellows receive job placement assistance from our partner districts and begin their teaching career in local high-need high schools.
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MƒA SD Mission
Math for America San Diego provides highly trained, exemplary math teachers dedicated to improving mathematics achievement in secondary schools throughout San Diego County.
MƒA SD achieves this mission by:
- Improving retention of mathematics teachers in high-need and urban secondary schools;
- Improving the quality of mathematics teaching by enhancing content knowledge and pedagogical skills; and
- Improving student learning and achievement in mathematics.
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Who We Are
Math for America San Diego is a consortium of three universities - California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD); and four local school districts - San Diego Unified School District, Grossmont Unified High School District, Escondido Unified High School District and Oceanside Unified High School District.
Our partnership universities and districts recognize the importance of Math for America San Diego in our region and work closely to address the critical need for well-trained mathematics teachers in local schools.
MƒA SD Advisory Board
Community
- Sarah Breech, Breech Family Foundation
- Barbara Bry, Associate Publisher, San Diego News Network
- Al Kern, CSUSM
- Irwin Kra, Former Executive Director, MƒA NY
- Duane Roth, CEO, CONNECT
- Patricia Winter, Former Director, San Diego Science Alliance
San Diego County School Districts
- Robert Collins, Superintendent, Grossmont Union High School District
- Terry Grier, Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District
- Ed Nelson, Superintendent, Escondido Union High School District
- Larry Perondi, Superintendent, Oceanside Unified School District
Partner Universities
- Mark Baldwin, Dean, CSUSM College of Education
- Barbara Edwards, Executive Director, MƒA SD
- Vicki Golich, Dean, CSUSM College of Arts & Sciences
- Ric Hovda, Dean, SDSU College of Education
- Jennifer Jeffries, Associate Vice President, CSUSM Planning and Resources Division
- Brian Keating, Associate Professor, UCSD Physics Department
- Stanley Maloy, Dean, SDSU College of Sciences
- Mark Thiemens, Dean, UCSD Division of Physical Sciences
- Darryl Yong, Associate Professor, Harvey Mudd College, Mathematics Department
Eligibility and Selection Criteria Eligibility
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An applicant's bachelor's degree must be conferred by June 2010.
- Have completed substantial coursework in mathematics. A minimum of 18 credits in math courses at the calculus level or higher are required. Qualifying candidates usually have more than 21 credits in mathematics, including single and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and advanced statistics. A guideline undergraduate GPA for an MƒA SD Fellow is 3.0 (B) on a 4-point scale.
- Plan to enter a graduate credential program at one of our three participating universities (CSUSM, SDSU, and UCSD). MƒA SD Applicants are responsible for their own application and acceptance to the MƒA SD partner university of choice.
- Achieve a competitive score on the ETS Praxis II Math Content exams. Applicants must take two Praxis tests; Mathematics: Content Knowledge (0061) and Mathematics: Proofs, Models, and Problems, Part 1 (0063). Typical Praxis scores for MƒA Fellows range from 150 to 180 on the Mathematics Content Knowledge test and from 175 to 190 on the Proofs, Models and Problems test.
- Are new to teaching
- Are career changers
Selection Criteria
The application form, personal statement, classroom scenario, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation must be received by the national MƒA application deadline of February 5, 2010 or by the MƒA SD application deadline of April 5, 2010.
The MƒA SD Selection Committee closely reviews all applicant materials with specific attention to the following criteria:
- Evidence of solid knowledge of mathematics, including a BS degree in mathematics or closely related major
- Interest in working with young people
- Commitment to teaching in high needs high schools
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Ability to make a five year commitment to the fellowship program
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Important Dates and Deadlines
Application, Transcripts and References Deadline: MƒA SD is accepting applications submitted by the national deadline date of February 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. EST and by April 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. EST. If you are applying to several MƒA programs, you will need to submit your application by February 5.
Please Note: If you are only applying to the San Diego program, you may submit your complete application anytime before April 5.
Applicant Notification: All applications will be notified by letter of the selection committee’s decision by June 2010.
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Apply Now: MƒA SD Fellowship Application 2009
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Fellowship Support–Mentors and Professional Development
MƒA SD Fellows begin their teaching career with personal support from an MƒA SD mentor. Each Fellow is assigned to an experienced, specially trained MƒA SD Mentor, who provides one on one mentoring, coaching and guidance.
MƒA SD Fellows participate in a range of professional development opportunities during the five-year program. Events and activities include community service programs, academic year seminars, workshops, access to established teachers and leaders in the mathematics community and social networking with local and national MƒA fellows. MƒA San Diego Fellows also attend annual summer institutes that focus on mathematics and the development of effective mathematics teaching practices.
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MƒA SD FAQs
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Support Math for America San Diego
Math for America San Diego is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization with tax exempt status. We welcome support in any amount. Donate online now.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Barbara Edwards at sandiego@mathforamerica.com or (858) 534-3674.
Donations by mail may be sent to:
Math for America San Diego
P.O. Box 12397
La Jolla, CA 92039
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Contact Us
Barbara Edwards, Executive Director, MƒA SD
Susan Millen, Program Coordinator, MƒA SD
(858) 822-6284
Send us an email: sandiego@mathforamerica.org
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