Teacher Prep Program - Los Angeles Mission College
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Teacher Prep Program - Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Mission College Teacher Prep Program Fall 2009 L.A. Mission College 13356 Eldridge Ave Sylmar, CA 91342 Cooperative Title V/ Teacher Prep Program Contact Us: TPP Office has Moved! We are now located in the Transfer Center. Phone: 818-364-7600 x7009 Fax: 818-833-3312 Email: [email protected] Web: lamission.edu/teacherprep TPP Fall ‘09 Office Hours: Mon. & Tue 8-5:30 Wed. & Thurs. 8-7 Fri. 8-12:30 Welcome Back! Welcome back TPP students! First of all, we moved to a new office! We are now located in the Transfer Center which is in the Campus Center lower level. We made the move before the semester to provide you with the best service possible to help you transfer and get going on your career path. As always, the Teacher Prep Program gets serious about transfer in the fall. And as we have in the past, we are collaborating with the Transfer Center to bring you activities and events to help you get to the next step. Check out the College/Transfer Fair on Oct. 12 and meet with university reps. We also scheduled several workshops to assist you with university applications as well as teaching related activities throughout the semester. What else is new? Check out our new office with more career resources with extended office hours during the week; use our student work stations to complete your transfer application; talk with our Essay Doctor to ace the personal statement; get to know your options by going on field trips to Loyola and other 4year universities, and celebrate the semester with staff and mentors in December. We are ready to help you! From the TPP Team: Young-Ji Lee Adriana Martinez Wendee Pizano Nancy Flores Anabel Diaz Francisco Osuna Clark Torres Read to me L.A.– Helping Children Become Successful Readers! Read to ME L.A. is a program founded in 2007 by librarians across the Los Angeles area. This free program teaches parents and caregivers how to read to their preschool children. This program is a great opportunity for all TPP students who wish to work with small children and gain experience in their field. Read to Me L.A. teaches children about books, simple phonics and new words. Attendees will receive free books, booklists, and tips on how one can continue to instill an interest in reading to their children Public Library site for and students. This pro- more events @ gram is offered at all 71 www.LAPL.org. citywide branch libraries and is totally free to the public. For more info visit your local L.A. Public Great v ol u n Library or contact Ilene teer op p or Abramson, Director of tu n i ty ! Children’s Services, 213228-7480. Visit the LA Cooperative Title V/Teacher Prep Program is a grant program funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education Transfer Days at Loyola Marymount University The purpose of the Teacher Preparation Pipeline Program at LMU is to provide individual and specialized assistance to transfer students who want to pursue a career in education. Part academic counseling, peertutoring, and career development focused, the TPP program is committed to guiding future teachers like you through the fulfilling process of transferring, earning a bachelors degree and teaching credentials – but from start to finish. Among its many services, the TPP program at LMU offers individual and group campus tours. This fall we are providing Transfer Days that are designed especially for first year community college students interested in learning about all that LMU has to offer. In order to more fully support you, we will provide transportation, lunch and information about the transfer process to LMU. This event is an opportunity to introduce students to the unique benefits and educational opportunities available at LMU. Our goal is to show you that LMU is a wonderfully diverse and dynamic four-year University that will provide you with great experiences and the life tools you seek from college. This year our fall Transfer Days are scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2009 and Friday, October 23, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00 p.m. Please call Mission’s Transfer Center at 818-364-7827 to reserve a spot. For more information, you may also contact the Teacher Prep Pipeline office at LMU at 310-568-6635 or [email protected]. See you soon! Teacher Prep Pipeline @ Loyola Marymount University LMU Teacher Prep Pipeline Staff! All About Teaching In L.A. Find useful links and info for future teachers! Free Stuff for Teachers! http://webs.rps205.com/departments/rd/freetchrstuff.html Get familiar with the hiring process http://k12jobs.com/ Resources by Subject and Grade http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.cfm AWSOME Library Organizes the web with 37,000 reviewed resources for educators. www.awsomelibrary.org Hotchalks Over 3,500 free lesson plans!- lessonplanspage.com FUTURE TEACHERS CONFERENCE! Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Location: University Hall at Loyola Marymount University Time: 8:15 am – 1:30 pm Registration Fee: $30 (Early Registration); $40 (Late Registration) Registration Fee Includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Workshops, and Conference Bag Number of Attendees: 150 This event is designed for college students (undergraduate and graduate) who plan to become a teacher. The planning team for the Future Teachers Conference has developed a very exciting program which we hope will be informative and valuable as you work toward a career in teaching. Because of the smaller size of the conference this year, please register early to secure a place at the conference! If you have any questions, contact Judy Kasabian [email protected] 310.780.1377 L.A.’s Best is Hiring! Explore a career with LA's BEST — one of the nation's most innovative after school enrichment programs. LA's BEST seeks dynamic, creative individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children. Available positions are detailed below. On—line applications are preferred, however you may also submit your resume and a cover letter to the appropriate office via mail. Be sure to specify the position for which you are applying. Positions available for: Learning Facilitator Traveling Program Supervisor Program Coach Site Coordinator Site Staff Visit the conference website for online registration www.futureteachersconference.org To apply visit: LAsBest.org/jobs Teacher Prep Program Events Fall 2009 September 2009 October 2009 9/24 (Thursday) CSUN Rep: 10-2:40,TPP Office/Transfer Ctr. Call 818-364-7827 for an appt. 10/6 (Tuesday) CSUN Rep: 2-4:20, TPP Office/ Transfer Ctr. Call 818-364-7827 for an appointment. 9/25 (Friday) Loyola Marymount University (LMU), 10/8 (Thursday) Resume Workshop I: 12:30-1:30, LRC 205. Learn how to put together a resume. Bring existing resume if available. Call 818 364-7827 & reserve your spot! Transfer Day: Field trip to LMU to learn about transfer opportunities. Transportation and lunch provided. Stop by the office or call 818-364-7827 to sign up. Space is limited. November 2009 11/2 (Monday) Art for Future Teachers: 11:30-1:30, LRC patio area (lower level). Art workshop on Day of the Dead crafts for k-12 teachers. Learn more about Day of the Dead celebrations and how to make sugar skulls w/ your students. 11/4 (Wednesday) CSU Application Workshop 12:201:20, LRC 205. Call 818-364-7827 for an appointment. 11/4 (Wednesday) CSUN Rep: 2:20-3:40, TPP Office/Transfer Ctr. Call 818-364-7827 for an appt. 11/17 (Tuesday) Personal Statement Doctor 1: 12 - 3 p.m., TPP Office/Transfer Center. Have your personal statement reviewed by an essay expert. 11/18 (Wednesday) Personal Statement Doctor 2: 4 - 7 p.m., TPP Office/Transfer Center. 11/23 (Monday) Personal Statement Doctor 3: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the TPP Office/Transfer Center. 11/17 (Tuesday) CBEST Workshop 1 (reading and writing): 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Campus Center, Room 3. Call TPP office for more info at 818-364-7600 x 7009. 11/17 (Tuesday) CBEST Workshop 1 (math): 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Campus Center, Room 3. 11/23 (Monday) Resume Workshop II: 12:30-1:30, LRC 234. Bring your existing resume if available. Call 818 364-7827 & reserve your spot! 11/24 (Tuesday) CSU Application Workshop: 3-3:40, LRC 234. Call 818-364-7827 for an appointment. 11/24 (Tuesday) CSUN Rep: 4-5:40,TPP Office/Transfer Ctr. Call 364-7827 for an appointment. 11/25 ( Wednesday) UC Application Workshop: 1-2, LRC 234. Call 818 364-7827 and reserve your spot. 10/12 (Monday) COLLEGE FAIR! 10am-1 pm. Meet with university reps to discuss transfer requirements. 10/12 (Monday) USC Presentation: 1:30 to 2:30 pm, Campus Center Room 2. Stop by the TPP/Transfer Center table for more info during the fair. 10/21 (Wednesday) CSUN Rep: 12-2:40, TPP Office/Transfer Ctr. Call 818-364-7827 for an appt. 10/22 (Thursday) UC Admissions Workshop: 12:401:20, LRC 234. Hear about the admissions process from a UC Rep. 10/23 (Friday) Loyola Marymount University (LMU), Transfer Day: Field trip to LMU to learn about transfer opportunities. Transportation and lunch provided. Stop by the office or call 818-364-7827 sign up. Space is limited. 10/27 (Tuesday) CBEST General Info Session: 12:301:30 pm, Campus Center Room 4. General info to help you get familiar with what to expect on the CBEST. 10/28 ( Wednesday) UC Application Workshop: 122, Campus Center Room 3. Call 818 364-7827 and reserve your spot. December 2009 12/2 (Wednesday) CBEST Workshop 2 (math): 5:307:30 pm, Campus Center, Room TBD. 12/3 (Tuesday) CBEST Workshop 2 (reading and writing): 4 - 6 pm, Campus Center, Room 2. 12/5 CBEST Exam Date (www.cbest.nesinc.com) First week of December, TPP Fall Mixer: Time and location TBA. Meet and mingle with TPP students and staff/mentors over snacks and laughs! 12/14 FINALS WEEK-Good Luck! 12/15 Loan Textbooks due back in the office: if you New @ TPP Receive priority book loan requests when you attend 2 TPP workshops! Call for more details: 818-364-7600 x 7009 borrowed books this semester, please return by this date or a hold will be placed on your record. Happy Holidays from the TPP Team! Page 4