STEEP (Science, Technology & Engineering: Engaging Potential)
Please print clearly.
First Name _________________________ Last Name __________________________
Email address ________________________ Phone number (____)_____-___________
Mailing Address:
Street _____________________________ City ________________ Zip Code ________
Your major________________Intended Transfer Date:____________
Student ID___________ Gender M
□ F □
Semester Started Cabrillo _________
List the math and science courses that you have taken within the past couple of years:
Course Title Where Taken Grade Received/Expected
Check one of the following, or describe
“Other” status
Are you a US citizen
□ YES □ NO
Permanent Resident
□ YES □ NO
Foreign Student with Visa □ YES □
NO
Dream Act Student
□ YES □ NO
Other _______________________
Are you attending Cabrillo next semester?
□ YES □ NO
Do you have an on-campus job this year?
□ YES □ NO
If yes, with whom?_____________________
Are you a MESA member?
□ YES □ NO
Are you bilingual? If yes, in which languages?
_________________________
What is the highest degree you are planning on obtaining in the sciences? ___________

Please briefly answer each of the following questions: If you need to, attach an additional sheet.
1. What experience have you had as a tutor, teacher or teaching assistant? Include formal and informal ones.
2. What contributions do you think you can make to PREP? What benefits do you see for yourself in being a TA?
3. Describe one of your biggest challenges that you faced so far in your own learning of mathematics.
4. Describe any past experience or knowledge you have of PREP.
5. What are the personal qualities and attributes that make you a good candidate for this position?

OUR PROJECT GOAL
Increase the number of Science and Mathematics majors by offering at-risk precalculus students skills, habits, knowledge, understanding, and all tools needed to succeed in the math they will need to pursue their intended major in the sciences.
This program was developed through funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help address the critical problem of shortage of STEM majors. Through past experience, we have identified three factors that support and retain students beginning their studies in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields:
1.
Confidence and success in mathematics
2.
Having practical, hands-on experience demonstrating and/or applying scientific principles.
3.
Gratification in knowing that their work can go beyond themselves and truly help others.
The PREP intervention was developed in response to the 49.5% of precalculus students who are not successful each semester at Cabrillo. PREP participants are all hoping to pursue a major in science, engineering or math, and this program teaches them the tools they will need to succeed in precalculus, calculus and beyond. The PREP TAs also learn a lot about effective tutoring and teaching. It is an amazing opportunity to sharpen your math skills, too!
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TA Responsibilities: Intensive work as a peer tutor and mentor with the PREP students 40-50 hours during the PREP intensive that occurs before the start of the Spring 2016 semester, Monday-Friday, January 4th through January 15th. There will also be a half-day training on Friday, December 18th, the last day of
Finals Week for Fall 2015. Program occurs in the MESA Study Center, Rm 834 in the STEM Center. TAs will also be responsible to give presentations in Study Skills topics and in math topics at the level of intermediate algebra to the PREP cohort.
Other Duties During Spring 2016 Semester: . During the semester, TAs whose schedules permit will work every Friday from 8:30-11:30am. There will also be opportunities to work one-on-one with selected students, or to sit in on their Math 4 class.
Application Deadline: Submit your application by December 10th either electronically, in person to a
MESA staff person in Rm 834, or by mail to Cabrillo College MESA, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA
95003, for priority consideration. Applications will be accepted after that date until positions are filled.
Compensation: This is a student assistant position with a $11.75/hr rate.
STEEP is a project funded by the National Science Foundation and implemented by the Cabrillo MESA program