Mentor Teachers
Mentor Teachers serve as role models for undergraduate pre-service STEM teachers in their required field experiences. These math and science educators teach grades 3-12 and are selected for their ability to advise, provide useful feedback, and create an interactive learning environment for DragonsTeach students.
Benefits
- Receive stipends per team
- Receive inquiry-based lessons that are researched-based and aligned to Philadelphia School District standards
- Win a Mentor Teacher Award to support conference attendance
- Attend monthly professional development workshops focused on the development of the educators in our network
- Participate in Drexel events and regional research opportunities
Responsibilities
- Permit a team of DragonsTeach students to observe your teaching methods and teach an inquiry-based math/science lesson to your students
- Provide a class list/seating chart to DragonsTeach students
- Offer constructive and supportive feedback (written/oral)
- Complete final evaluation and requested forms
- Alert Master Teacher (Drexel course instructor) of any concerns
- Keep an open channel of communicate with DragonsTeach students and Master Teacher
DragonsTeach students are very excited to work with and teach local students in Philadelphia. In preparation for a successful field experience, Mentor Teachers should expect DragonsTeach students to:
- Sign in at school office and wear Drexel ID
- Arrive early to each teach and observation to allow for preparation time
- Be polite and professional to all school community members
- Share the lesson plan with the Mentor Teacher at least three days before the assigned date
- Bring all supplies and materials needed for the lesson
- Leave classroom in a neat and tidy manner
- Thank students and staff upon completion of lesson