EduGator Newsletter | April 5, 2023

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UF Academy Spotlight: Dr. Leela Kumaran
Congratulations to Dr. Leela Kumaran for being featured in the UF Academy Spotlight! “Leela M. Kumaran, Ph.D., is a research coordinator at the College of Education School of Teaching & Learning. Over the years, she has held many roles at the College of Education; collaborating with departments, faculty and staff across the university. This collaborative work environment — and her motivation to understand how each unit operates with one another — led her to participate in the UF Academy program.” Read the full story here.
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Changermakers’ Dialogue: Confronting Imposter Syndrome
Are you tired of feeling like a fraud, even though you’ve accomplished so much? Do you ever wonder if you belong in your academic or professional setting? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is an issue that affects people at all stages of their careers, and it can be especially challenging during college.

But there’s hope! Join us for an intergroup dialogue event where we’ll explore imposter syndrome from the perspectives of undergraduate students, graduate students, university staff, and faculty. Together, we’ll discuss the unique challenges and experiences and explore strategies for confronting imposter syndrome. By participating in this event, you’ll gain insights into your own imposter syndrome and connect with others. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back – join us and take the first step towards a more confident and fulfilling future. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY !! ⇒ CLICK HERE
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Friends of the Library Book Sale!

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Clinical EduGator of the Year — interns, make your nomination today!
The College of Education at the University of Florida is proud to honor an individual that serves to mentor and supervise educator preparation interns in their capstone field placement. The award is given annually each spring. Based on intern nomination, final determination is made by a selection committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students. It is open to any full-time intern. Make your nomination for Clinical “Educator” of the Year here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BVUo4tmfVFXASW

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Participants Needed for Research Study on Teacher Education & Immigration

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Employment and Internship Opportunities

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Description: Are you looking for an education-based internship or research position in the Summer C or Fall 2023 semester and interested in developing your personal-professional skillsets? The Active Learning Program (ALP) is a 1-semester internship and research program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in internship and research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they will earn valuable, mentored internship and research experience; develop their personal-professional strengths, values, mission, and brand; build their professional and interpersonal skillsets in collaboration, communication, and conflict management; learn to professionally analyze the complex problems facing our world; and create professional deliverables to be used in their internships and as an early career professional. We offer in-person and remote-only internships, and our Summer course is online asynchronous, so students can intern with us over the summer even if they are not living in Gainesville!
Internship and Research Opportunities: https://caires.center.ufl.edu/current-projects/. For students interested in education, we recommend paying special attention to these projects:

Center for Precollegiate Education & Training Internship
Children Beyond Our Borders Internship
Environmental Economics Online: Converting Introduction to Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, to an Online Format Internship
Family Resource Management Internship
GNV Bridge Literacy Program Internship
I Gotcha Back (IGB): Mentoring Program
Innovative Education Research
Rainbow Kids in Red America Research
Reading Pals Internship
Supporting Environmental Education Internship
UF/IFAS Extension Demonstration Garden Internship

Application: You can learn more about the ALP and apply through our application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73s1nRmkYLaMTWu. We accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, so apply early to ensure there are still positions available for the projects you are most interested in. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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Description: Children Beyond Our Borders, a Gainesville-based non-profit that works to empower children in the US and Latin America is currently recruiting new interns to join us immediately! Our organization gives interns experience working for a nonprofit organization.

We are looking for the following positions:

Accounting Assistant Director
Health Initiatives Director
Education Assistant Director
Service Trip Coordinator
Accounting intern
Fundraising intern
Public relations intern

Application: To apply, visit chbob.org or email Samm Rials at co-operationsdirector@chbob.org.
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Description: The University of Florida Center for Precollegiate Education and Training (CPET) is seeking summer residential counselors for the Student Science Training Program. UF SSTP is a seven-week residential science immersion program for academically talented high school students. The program emphasis is research participation with a UF faculty research scientist and his or her research team. Students engage in the on-going research of the faculty-mentor for 28 hours each week, attend a lecture series on current research topics, and participate in a UF honors seminar class. Social activities, fieldtrips, and service projects engage students outside the classroom. Please visit our website: https://www.cpet.ufl.edu/students/uf-cpet-summer-programs/student-science-training-program/.

Residential counselors are an integral part of our summer program providing leadership, mentorship, and supervision for the up to 90 SSTP participants. SSTP is housed in Lakeside residential complex. Two residential counselors live on each floor. A counselor’s responsibilities are multifaceted and range from working in the CPET office, to planning, organizing, and implementing activities, to leading small group discussions and providing feedback on academic assignments, to facilitating a safe and inclusive residential environment. We are seeking applicants who are motivated, mature, responsible, caring, and energetic to fill these positions.

Contract Dates: SSTP Counselors will be hired for a 10-week period, beginning May 22^nd. Prior to the start of the program, counselors work in the CPET office, assist in program preparation, and attend training. The dates for this year’s seven-week SSTP are June 11^th to July 29^th. Applicants must be able to commit to living in the residence halls with the students, from program check-in to check-out (including overnight). During SSTP, counselors will be provided set time off during weeks two thru six and one weekend off during the program.
Compensation: SSTP Counselors are provided a bedroom (shared suite) on a program-occupied floor in Lakeside Residential Complex and are paid on contract starting at $500 per week.
Applications: Link to the on-line application available at UF SSTP Counselor Application. Two references, a resume, and copy of college/university transcriptions (unofficial transcripts acceptable) are requested. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Contact: Danae Perry, Youth Programs Coordinator & SSTP Director at danae@cpet.ufl.edu or 352-392-2310
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Description: Outstanding academic achievement and innovative, high quality educational programs are the hallmarks of Alachua County Public Schools. Alachua County Public Schools is hiring! Alachua County will be hosting its Annual Teacher Hiring Fair on April 8^th from 9am – 12pm at Gainesville High School. Career changers are welcome.

Application: To register for the fair, visit us at www.sbac.edu.
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Service and Volunteer Opportunities

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Description: The Hidden Oak Elementary PTA is in the process of planning a spring carnival for Hidden Oak Elementary School in Gainesville. The PTA is excited to announce that our school carnival will be free for our families! The planning committee is looking for few volunteers to assist in various planning and day-of capacities, including securing business sponsorships, helping plan a silent auction, creating carnival games, set-up, supervision and break-down.
How to Volunteer: If you are interested in volunteering, please email president@hiddenoakpta.org.
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Description: Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Teach a course with connectinplace.org, where college students teach free courses ranging from “The Art of Thinking Like a Computer” to “Minecraft: Intro to Architecture & Team Building” to “The History of Rock and Roll!” Connect in Place has taught 500+ classes to a community of 5,000+ students in 45 countries, and wants to continue making education more accessible + engaging this summer! We are now recruiting instructors for Session 1 (June 19th – July 14th) and Session 2 (July 24th – August 18th). Interviews will end April 9th for both sessions.
How to Volunteer: Volunteer here or you can also look at our website (connectinplace.org). Feel free to email the operations team at connectinplace@gmail.com.
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Tutoring and Childcare

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Description: I am currently in search for a nanny to take care of my 5 month old baby boy at my property. The start date would be next week for two days every week until May 5^th.
Contact: Please feel free to contact Yarelis at cel. (863) 427-8296.
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Date: April 5, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Fine Arts Courtyard
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Date: April 8, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Gainesville High School
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Date: April 13, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
*REGISTER HERE*
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Date: April 15, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Harn Museum of Art
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Date: April 22 – 26
Location: 430 N. Main Street, Gainesville, FL
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