7-12 Praxis Prep Mentor Program
Peer Mentors Needed for the CSinPA Cert Support Crew
Mentors Needed: CSinPA Cert Support Crew
- To help increase the number of qualified CS teachers in Pennsylvania, CSinPA is recruiting experienced, certified CS educators to serve as mentors for the CSinPA CS Cert Support Crew. These mentors will be compensated to support Pennsylvania 7-12 educators participating in the Praxis Prep Pathway starting in the 2025-26 school year, helping them be successful on the CS exam and get certification.
Eligibility and Requirements: CSinPA Cert Support Crew
Certification and Experience:
Must be a certified CS educator with a minimum of three years of teaching experience in grades 7–12.
Familiarity with the Praxis CS exam content and format is required.
Commitment:
Available to mentor educators during the Praxis Prep Pathways starting in the 2025-26 school year for up to 30 hours throughout the year.
Interpersonal Skills:
Strong communication, collaboration, and empathy to support educators at various skill
.
Guidelines and Responsibilities: CSinPA Cert Support Crew
Provide regular and consistent support to mentees throughout the Praxis Prep Pathway. This may include cohort Kickoff meeting each monthly check-ins, answering questions, and providing feedback on assignments.
Offer guidance on exam content, study strategies, and test-taking techniques. Mentors should be familiar with the Praxis Computer Science exam and be able to provide specific advice to mentees.
Conduct regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress and address any challenges. Provide up to 30 hours of one to one tutoring and support as needed by mentees for each cohort for the 2025-26 school year.
Share resources and materials relevant to the Praxis Computer Science exam. This may include practice questions, study guides, and other helpful resources.
Provide feedback on mentees' practice exams and assignments. This feedback should be constructive and helpful, and it should focus on areas for improvement.
Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Mentors should be positive and encouraging, and they should create a safe and welcoming space for mentees to learn and grow.
Maintain confidentiality regarding mentee information. All information shared by mentees should be kept confidential.
Adhere to all CSinPA policies and procedures. Mentors should track time according to procedures provided by the CSinPA consultant.
Participate in professional development opportunities related to mentoring and computer science education. This will help mentors stay up-to-date on best practices and improve their mentoring skills.
Communicate effectively with mentees, CSinPA staff, and other stakeholders. This includes timely and clear communication regarding mentee progress, challenges, and other relevant information.
And as always, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
The CSinPA Team