Teacher Pathway Partnership
Student Spotlight-Spring 2018
Haylee Grimmer
1.  Did you always know that you wanted to become a teacher?
I did not always know I wanted to be a teacher. It was not until I started volunteering for different events that put me in the front of students and leading them that I started thinking about it. What made me even think of teaching wasn't the actual teaching itself but the compliments I would get when I did teach. I had multiple teachers and leaders that would ask me if I had thought about going into teaching because I had a talent for it. They helped me realize I am very comfortable being in front of an audience. They showed me how I am great at getting students attention and that I do a great job at helping all students understand the material.  It is fun to be in a profession that I feel confident in and that I really make a difference in student's lives.
 
2.  What has been the best part of the program experience so far?
I have really enjoyed the experience I have gotten from STEM Saturdays. I even get to start another STEM opportunity starting today at an elementary school. Being in front of real students in classrooms is what I need to grow as a teacher. This program has offered me experiences I would not have had otherwise.
 
3.  In what ways do you hope to make a difference in the field of education?
I hope to help students love learning. I think that I will end up teaching younger groups of kids. I want to help keep the curiosity children have alive through their grade school years. I want children to know that they are strong and capable. I want to help children learn to accept and appreciate each other's differences and work to create a generation that works together. I think children need to feel validated for their ideas and how they think things work in the world around them. They don't need adults to just tell them the right answers all the time. I want to be the teacher that lets children feel confident.
 
4. What are your post program plans?
I am about to graduate in May with my Child Development and Educational Studies Associates degree. I am transferring to Southern Virginia University. I will be receiving my Liberal Arts Bachelors degree on May 2, 2019. I then will try and find a masters/PhD program that goes along with my Child Development knowledge I have received at Fullerton College. Currently I am looking into Virginia Tech's programs.
 
5. How are the people and the programs helping you along your way?
I have received all my guidance from what I need to do from the Office of Grants, Economic and Workforce Development (OSP/TPP). My counselor, Jeannie Mitsch has not only helped me get real life experience, she helped me make my education plan so that I could finish here at Fullerton College. She even helped me get hired through GEWD and that has helped me tremendously. Paying for school, rent, and food gets expensive so this job has helped me so much.
 
Continuing college students   may apply for the Teacher Pathway Partnership here (osp.fullcoll.edu/college-students/).
Service Learning-2018
Students Can!

The Fullerton College Service Learning Program gives students the opportunity to provide their service to the community and gain an understanding of civic responsibility. The Service Learning Program is designed to offer recognition to those students who contribute valuable time and efforts to help others in their community. Students are offered the opportunity to reflect on their service learning experience, which will help them with building character and developing problem-solving skills. 

In Fall 2017, we were fortunate to have 100 students participate in the Service Learning program with an overall of 5,000 hours completed. The Service Learning Program has grown over the years at Fullerton College and has developed wonderful partnerships with over 50 non-profit organizations throughout Southern California. 

A few of the organizations that students have volunteered at are CA Helping Hands Foundation, OC-United, JOYA Scholars and YWCA. These organizations focused on assisting the homeless, aiding and assisting students with challenging needs and empowering women. 

As many may ask, "How can I get involved with Service learning?" The best way to start is to visit our office in building 200, room 225 and pick up the Service Learning packet by completing the Assumption of Risk form prior to the start of service learning hours. We are grateful and thankful for our Fullerton College students who are eager to make our community a better place!

If you would like to learn more about Service Learning, please contact the Service Learning Coordinator, Morgan Kirk, 714-992-7178 or email  Mkirk@fullcoll.edu

Teacher Pathway Program Certificates and Permits
Listed below are some of our popular certificate/permits that are earned by our Teacher Pathway Program students, as well as career opportunities that you may qualify for once you have earned one of the certificates that the Child Development Program offers. Please feel free to come by room 225 or room 318 to pick up a rack card that list all the classes offered to complete the certificate/permit.

Special Education Certificate:
The curriculum prepares the student for employment as an instructional aide in K-12 public schools and early childhood programs where children identified with special needs are enrolled.

Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate : 
Upon completion the student is prepared to act in a leadership and administrative capacity in child care and development programs.
  • Design a budget and fiscal management
  • Marketing
  • Constructing policies and procedures
  • ...and more.
Job search tips!

COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST 
(REPOST) Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Instructional Aide Testing (ESSA) : Tests are given every 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month -OR- Complete 48 semester units of college course work. 

Special Requirements : High School Diploma or GED., Possess an Associate of Arts (or higher) degree or have completed 48 units from an accredited post-secondary educational institute or pass the District proficiency test in area to which assigned.
Complete the EdJoin application found at www.edjoin.org or at our district website under the Human Resources page.

Del Sol School 
Special Education Classroom Aide

Qualifications: Possess an Associate's Degree or higher, and/or  Two (2) years of acceptable coursework at an institution of higher education (48) standardized statewide semester units, or equivalent quarter units, or Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform assigned duties ( 2 year minimum).
Possess current CPR card
Possess a valid California Drivers License or Identification Ability to meet background clearance criteria through live scan fingerprinting.
For more information please contact www.edjoin.com to apply. 

These jobs are available to be filled today!