CA STEM Institute for Innovation and Improvement at CSUDH

The Undergraduate Summer Bridge 2024 Program starts Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and you don’t want to miss our workshop, “A Way To Reach Your Health Goal” at 1p.m. You still have time to register for this workshop… so do it now! Link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/Zx1UZEjbFd88wvrC8

🎉Hello GPS Scholars! We are excited to announce that we will be posting every Wednesday starting next week! You will get to learn more about your internship/employment opportunities, resources, services, conferences & other events! Please be on the look out👀 every Wednesday so that you can stay updated & informed on all things GPS! 🎓~Cheers

2 MORE DAYS! The Mobility For All Unveiling Celebration is in two more days on Tuesday, April 30th at California State University Dominguez Hills! We look forward to welcoming elected officials, University and ASI leaders, and partners to showcase this new project!

4 more days! In 4 days, CISE will be hosting the Mobility For All Unveiling Celebration and welcoming several on and off-campus partners and friends for this special event. This unveiling celebration is the beginning of an exciting time for CSU Dominguez Hills students and surrounding communities. Work will soon begin to establish a mobility hub that will add a fleet of electric vehicles that will be available to rent at low-cost to students and community members. We know having access to transportation is crucial for our students and community members. Our goal is to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation for ALL! MOBILITY FOR ALL!

Hello Toros! Thank you to everyone who has joined our series of Hiring Events this spring semester! Our final event will take place on April 15th and April 16th and we are looking to hire High School Tutors or Self Mentors. Please DM or Email us at [email protected] for more information. 🌷🗓️:April 15th & April 16th 🌷⏰:10:00 AM -3:00 PM. 🌷📍:Locker Student Union Room 326/327

CISE and Apple are partnering to transform STEAM education so that young adults have an opportunity to improve the quality of their lives. The STEAM programs that Tech 4 Every 1 offers give students in our community exposure to the jobs and skills of the future, and most importantly, the chance to secure a better future for themselves. 🍎

Please check out the REJI Initiative's Annual Report as they highlight the work being done by CISE in partnership with Apple. Link in bio.

At California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) – challenges are turned into opportunities. A special thanks to the Apple team for supporting our young App Developers in winning this year's STEAM Max App Design Challenge! 🍎

Please check out the REJI Initiative's Annual Report as they highlight the work being done by CISE in partnership with Apple. Link in bio.

Don’t miss the celebration! 🪩🕺🏼RSVP TODAY 🟣🔵⚫️⚪️

We want to invite all TTS, GPS, and STEM Scholars to attend our 2023 End of Year Celebration. The CISE undergraduate team will be hosting this disco themed event to celebrate you, for your accomplishments and for completing the academic year. We will also have a special recognition for our graduating seniors.

Dinner, music, and a dance floor will be provided. You do not want to miss out. 🪩💟

Aspire to Inspire…TEACH! The APPLE and REAL Credential Programs are accelerated credential programs with unique features designed to support future teachers where they are most needed! Time is running out to join us this summer! Attend our next information session - link in bio to RSVP! 🍎🧑‍🏫🛝📚🎓✏️🚌📓🏫

Our summer deadline is fast-approaching! Learn more about our unique and accelerated teacher credential programs at one of our information sessions! We look forward to meeting you soon! RSVP at our link!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to earn your teaching credential! We only have a few information sessions left for summer 2023! RSVP today! Link in bio.

What does your future hold? If it looks like you having an impact on students everyday in the classroom consider the REAL Program. This residency option gives you the opportunity to work with an expert teacher for a year while you earn your Masters and Credential! Plus, residents qualify for up to $40,000 to help you with expenses during your residency year! Learn more at our next info session: https://bit.ly/2023CISEcredinfosession

THE BEST WAY TO ACHIEVE BIG GOALS IS TO TAKE SMALL STEPS! If teaching is your calling and you are ready to have an impact take the next (small) step and join us at our next information session this FRIDAY, January 20 at 1:00p.m. (Zoom). Learn more about your options and the ways we can help you! RSVP now: https://bit.ly/2023CISEcredinfosession

Happy Monday! We hope your year is off to a great start! Does your New Year’s Resolution include coming back to school to become a teacher? We have several pathways to help you! Attend our next information session this Thursday, January 12th! RSVP https://bit.ly/2023CISEcredinfosession

This could be your future classroom! Are you ready to be a teacher? Get familiar with our CISE teaching credential programs and start the process to become a teacher!!! Visit our website for more info (link in bio) .📚

CSUDH Toro Tutors are academic support leaders who will significantly contribute to Compton Unified School District and Centinela Valley Union High School District. Toro Tutors will motivate learning and act as role models to their students. They will also work with students individually and in small group classroom settings.

Responsibilities

-Tutors will engage in academic activities with selected students either one-on-one or with small groups, depending on the school site.
-The main responsibility is to help students learn, review content with them, explain how to solve problems, and check for understanding.
-Help students develop study skills and organization techniques to help improve their academic performance.
-Provide academic support during assigned hours.
-Consistently maintain appropriate and professional communication with supervisors, staff, teachers, school administration, and students.
-Report all relevant information to the project manager and school district on time.
-Participate in all required tutor training.
-Utilize effective tutoring techniques shared through training; promote the utilization of resources and independent learning.
-Serve as a role model for all students seeking academic assistance.
-Display enthusiasm for the subject matter you will be tutoring.
-Ensure a safe learning environment and organized program.
-Adhere to workplace safety guidelines.
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education:

-Enrollment status in at least 6 units per term/semester at a 2-year or 4-year institution or College graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must maintain a minimum grade point average (G.P.A) of 2.75 to qualify for or continue employment.
-Passionate and knowledgeable in the content area
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Highly qualified tutors with substantial career experience in the content area
-Ability to plan and implement lesson plans, as needed.
-Ability to work independently and within a team environment as needed.
-Ability to interface and interact with all levels of staff (administrators, teachers, and students).
-Self-motivated, responsible, and professional attitude at all times.
-Must have access to reliable transportation to consistently arrive at the worksite at the scheduled time.
-Must pass a criminal background check (Live-Scan fingerprinting) and Background prior to beginning employment with children
-Must present proof of negative -Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) prior to beginning employment dated within 60 days (no reimbursement).
-Work Environment
-Pass diagnostic exam (75% or higher)

Happy Monday Scholars! Good luck on your finals, we believe in you! Remember that our student lounge and student collaboration space are open for YOU. Come take advantage of our quiet space, snacks, and relaxing activities we have for you to make sure you have balance during these stressful times. You got this! 📚📖📝 👩🏻‍💻

It's never too early to get a head start on your future career! And if your future career involves teaching, join us at our next information session TOMORROW, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. to learn more about your options and the ways we can help you! RSVP now: https://bit.ly/2023CISEcredinfosession

Be a GREAT Teacher! Join us at our next Virtual Credential Program Information Session next Thursday, December 8th at 3:00 p.m.! Learn all the steps YOU need to become a teacher next fall! RSVP now: https://bit.ly/2023CISEcredinfosession

The Self Mentor program was created in late 2021 to help k-12 students overcome challenges that were further highlighted during the pandemic. If you want to learn how to apply email us at [email protected] 📚🏫📚🎈

Looking for a job?👀🔍 Search no further! Toro Tutors are currently hiring students to join our team to become tutors or mentors. 📧Email us at [email protected] to find out more!📚🏫📚

Happy Veterans Day! To all military veterans, THANK YOU for your service! This year, we have one APPLE Teacher, Mr. Raul Sosa, and two REAL Residents, Mr. Ty Foster and Mr. Hector Peña, who are proud veterans and educators!

Happy Monday Toros! We are hiring tutors!
📧 Email us at [email protected] to find out how to be a tutor.😃📚📝

Missed out on our CISE showcase last week? DO NOT WORRY! Our APPLE / REAL credential team is having an information session on November 10,2022 at 4pm on zoom! Come and learn how you can become a teacher next fall! 🤓📚

Must RSVP : https://bit.Lu/3O8SUoS

Happy Halloween Toros!👻🎃
We recently hosted our Pumpkin Painting Party for our Toro Tutors and Mentors, we had a trick-or-treat station filled with goodies that they can take for their students. This is one of our first in-person events! We look forward to hosting more to celebrate all the hard work our tutors and mentors do!👻🎃

Attention all Toro's! 📢The CSIE department will showcase its job opportunities and resources on Thursday, October 27 at the LatinX Cultural Resource Center. Please visit us to learn more !😊📚🎉.
📍LSU 110(LatinX Cultural Resource Center)
🕓3:00-5:00 PM.
📧 [email protected]
🥨 Snacks and refreshments will be provided

Good morning Toro’s! This Friday we are celebrating our tutors & mentors with a pumpkin painting party!!🎃👻We will have food and a trick-or-treat station filled with goodies that you can give to your students. If you are a tutor or mentor don't forget to RSVP!🎃👻🎉

Happy Friday Toro's! We are hiring Tutors! This is a great job opportunity for students and we have flexible working hours. Please email us at [email protected] to find out more! 📚✏️

Let's throw it back Thursday to our Guided Pathways For STEM Orientation. Thank you to all of those who attended. Remember "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible'. Interested in learning more about the GPS Program, attend our next information session! SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP TODAY: bit.ly/gpsinfosession.