How to Become a Science or Math Teacher - Cal Poly
"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." -Forest E. Witcraft
Being a teacher is so rewarding. Keep this in mind as you endeavor on your path towards becoming a teacher.
Here at CESaME we have many resources to help you reach your dream of teaching Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Below is a list of files that you can print off and keep for reference. But always remember that there are people ready to answer your questions. Never hesitate to call or email us here at CESaME:
Phone: (805) 756-2859 cesame@calpoly.edu Building 52 Rooms E15-E16
Files to download and refer to whenever you need them:
Test Out Teaching: A list of programs offered here at Cal Poly that will give you experience teaching. Get paid to tutor, design hands-on labs and teach them to K-12 students, join a club that brings future teachers together, all these programs and more to help you see if teaching is right for you!
Who to Contact and Tips to Remember (56K PDF): A flyer that contains contact information for the teaching advisors for Science and Math credential students. It also summarizes several tips that help make the credential program go more smoothly.
Simplified Steps: A flyer that outlines the entire process from undergraduate student to receiving a preliminary single-subject teaching credential. It contains a simplified version of the STEPS of Cal Poly’s program as well as helpful insight. A useful reference tool for your entire credential program schooling.
For more information contact CESaME
Center for Excellence in Science and Math Education.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Office Phone: (805) 756-2859 Email: cesame@calpoly.edu
Offices: Building 52 Rooms E15-E16