Mentor Teachers

Responsibilities:

SMI/CMST/ISIS Program Handbook
This handbook is a required all EDUC 3 and EDUC 4 Mentor Teachers. A hard copy will be provided to SMI Mentor Teachers.

1. Establish SMI Portal
   UCOP's OIS System Access University of California Office of the President's (UCOP) Online Information System (OIS) system to update profile and surveys.



2. Coordinate with SMI Mentee(s) to establish a schedule for classroom observation for 3 hour per week (If necessary and possible, allow SMI Mentees to make-up missed observation hours.)



3. Establish and maintain regular weekly communication with assigned SMI Mentee(s)



4. Under Mentor Teacher's direction, and appropriate, please allow SMI Mentee(s) to interact with classroom students and engage in lessons and activities



5. Remain in classroom throughout the period student mentee is present



6. Formal Assessment: Toward the end of the quarter, a short survey will be sent through SMI Portal to complete



7. Facilitate SMI Mentee's presence at relevant on-campus functions (i.e. faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, curriculum meetings, etc.)



8. E-mail SMI Staff Director, Leslie Bushong, at smi@ucr.edu if you have any questions or concerns

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Science Mathematics Mentorship Certificate
UCR Extension now offers a Science and Mathematics Mentor Teacher/Coach Certificate. This program enables middle school and high school science and mathematics teachers to develop effective skills to serve as mentors or coaches to other teachers and/or pre-service students. To enroll, please visit UCR Extension Certificates Program.