Announcements
George A. Smathers Libraries Survey
The George A. Smathers Libraries are interested in understanding the perceptions, needs, and experiences of neurodiverse faculty, staff, and students at the libraries. Your responses will inform future decisions about the libraries. This survey presents multiple choice and open-ended questions about your perceptions, needs, and experiences with the George A. Smathers Libraries.
This survey is likely to take no more than 5-10 minutes. Every 20th participant who submits a completed survey will receive a $15 gift certificate, up to 20 recipients.
If you have any questions about this study or your participation in it, please contact Rachael Elrod, Director, Education Library at (352) 273-2627 or relrod@ufl.edu.
Who to contact about your rights as a research participant in the study: The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Florida has reviewed and approved this study: Protocol#: ET00043498. If you have questions about the research study, please contact the IRB02 Office, PO Box 112250, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2250, (352) 392-0433.
Teach Well
Earn an online Master’s or Specialist degree in Special Education
CoE Graduate Program Student Personnel in Higher Education is Recruiting New Students
The University of Florida Student Personnel in Higher Education program is designed to prepare students to enter Student Affairs or related fields in higher education or education adjacent professions.
Students who join the SPHE on-campus master’s program graduate prepared to take on leadership roles in student affairs and related fields in a variety of settings. This program integrates academic coursework with practitioner-based experience to put theory into action as a scholar-practitioner, while growing your connections and building relationships across the Gator Nation.
The SPHE master’s degree consists of 33 credit hours of core classes and 3 credit hours of supervised practicum and internship experiences (36 credit hours total). Students enter the graduate program in the fall semester as members of a cohort group. The group provides support and builds a sense of community for the students. All students are assigned a faculty advisor at the time of admission and have a graduate assistantship.
More information is available at: https://lnkd.in/dVGdNSwS
Laura Bassi Scholarship-Winter 2024
The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding will be awarded in Winter 2024:
Application Deadline: November 25, 2024
Results: December 11, 2024
All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of full-time employment. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline. Further details, including previous winners, and the application portal can be found at: https://editing.press/bassi
Teach for America
Seniors and Graduate Students: Are you interested in challenging yourself in an impact-driven career after you graduate?
- By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a network of leaders. Learn more here.
- We offer full salary, benefits, scholarships, stipends, professional development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings for every corps member.
Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmxn: Do you want to make a direct impact next semester?
- Consider applying to Teach For America’s Ignite Fellowship to work directly with elementary or middle school students in the spring. We’re seeking college students to lead virtual, small group tutoring sessions with for 3 – 5 hours a week. This is a part-time, paid opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth, accelerate student success, and hone your leadership skills. Learn more and submit your application for the spring cohort by November 20.
- Additionally, Teach For America’s fall events provide many opportunities to learn how leaders across the nation are catalyzing their leadership to make educational equity a reality for all students. Take a look at what we have to offer this Fall!!
- Sign up to receive more information about Teach for America and the following opportunities here.
Events
- AI Days: Workforce Readiness Day Series
- COE 3rd Annual Graduate Pathways Fair
- Calling all Career and Technical Educators!
The Florida Semiconductor Institute will be holding an engaging professional development day for career and technical educators, interested in learning how to integrate semiconductor curricula and STEM career opportunities into the classroom.
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Pro Football Academy
Internship Opportunity with Energy Bus for Schools
We are looking for an intern to assist with our school activities curriculum! Currently, schools use an activity guide as they go through our program. Each year, we revamp the activity guides with new information, activities, and ideas for all our schools. This is not a design internship but an opportunity to be creative and research/develop activities that students would do based on our established Energy Bus principles.
For more information: http://www.EnergyBusForSchools.com
Services and Volunteer Opportunities
Gator Junior Golf
If you love kids and are looking for a way to get involved, then consider volunteering with Gator Junior Golf, Gainesville’s only non-profit junior golf program! As a volunteer, you would be mentoring and helping kids ages 4-17 to develop both golf skills and life skills that can be used on and off the course. Only basic golf knowledge is required. If interested, please visit https://gatorjuniorgolf.org/volunteer-2, for more information or email us at growthegame@gatorjuniorgolf.org.
Gainesville Thrives
Gainesville Thrives works to promote tutoring and mentoring for kindergarten through high school students, as well as other services for expectant parents, parents and their infants, toddlers, and preschool children. By informing the faith-based community and others of Gainesville’s needs and opportunities, we can achieve long-term academic success for students and stronger and healthier families.
You can join in our mission at Gainesville Thrives (www.gainesvillethrives.org) as the local partner of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide age-appropriate books by mail to children from birth to four years old. We need volunteers to register families attending library story times, museum toddler activities, and community and church events. You can participate at a single activity or weekly outreach to improve literacy for underserved children in Alachua County and change their trajectory in life. Join our UF Student Chapter: https://www.gainesvillethrives.org/student-org or apply for an internship to learn how an educational nonprofit works.
Alachua County Council of PTAs Volunteer Opportunities
- Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to connect with local schools, gain hands-on experience, and align your coursework with practical insights? Look no further than the Alachua County Council of PTAs (ACCPTA)!
- Why Volunteer with ACCPTA?
- The mission of PTAs everywhere is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
- By volunteering through ACCPTA, you can gain unparalleled insights into the education system, enabling you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-life scenarios. If you aspire to work in education, non-profit, or related fields, volunteering with us will provide you with practical experience that can set you apart when pursuing future career opportunities. Many educational programs require volunteer hours as part of their curriculum. ACCPTA offers fulfilling volunteer roles with local school PTA units that can help you meet these requirements while making a meaningful impact.
- Diverse Volunteer Opportunities:
- We offer a wide range of volunteer positions that cater to your specific interests and the varying needs of our local schools. Whether you’re interested in fundraising, event planning, leadership roles, or general volunteer tasks, ACCPTA has a role for you and can connect you with a local school in need of your skills.
- You can learn more about our organization here: About Us – Alachua County Council PTA (accpta.org)
- If you are interested in volunteering, please contact legislation@accpta.org
Tutoring and Childcare
Newborn Nanny
I am a vet student looking for a reliable, experienced nanny to care for my newborn son starting in February. The ideal candidate will have experience with newborns, excellent references, and a passion for childcare. While not required, we would prefer a candidate with certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Early Childhood Education, etc. Please contact me at rodriguezsonia@ufl.edu to learn more.
Private Tutor-$30-35/hour
A local Gainesville family is seeking students whose native language is English to tutor a 16-year-old boy on the autism spectrum. He is intelligent and has no behavioral issues. The tutor will primarily assist with reading comprehension, speech, some high school homework, and social communication skills. Additionally, the family is looking for a student coach to help the boy with swimming, basketball, tennis, or other outdoor sports. The pay is $30-35 per hour.
If interested, please contact Cindy (the boy’s mother) by phone or text at 727-301-6344 or via email at rita1399@hotmail.com.
STEPs Tutoring
