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