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HomeAcademics The Colleges College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Schools Education Programs Project SECOND Application

First Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Email:

Phone:

Address:

Cell Phone:

City:

State:

Postal Code:

Major:

2nd Major (if applicable):

Minor (if applicable):

School district where you want to student teach:

Name of Principal:

Have you made contact with the local school district about this program?
YesNo

ETS Praxis II Content Exam - Please indicate the following:

Have you taken a Praxis Content Exam in your major?
YesNo

Academic and Employment Background:

Employment Record (List most recent employment first):

Job Title

Employer/Address/Phone

Dates of Employment

Check those who may be contacted as references
Employer 1
Employer 2
Employer 3

College and/or Universities Attended:

College Name

Dates Attended

Degrees

You must submit official transcripts from all institutions by mail in addition to completing this application.

Obtain 3 letters of recommendation - send them to the following address:
Dr. Liz Fayer, Project SECOND Coordinator
Black Hills State University
1200 University St - Unit 9004
Spearfish, SD 57799-9004

Why do you want to be a teacher?

What events or circumstances have occurred in your life that are leading you to consider being a teacher?

List and describe the teaching experiences you have had. (i.e., experience when you have helped an individual or group learn something)

What is effective teaching?

Describe your favorite teacher

Please list activities - organizations, volunteer work, service, etc. in which you have participated. Include dates.

College

Civic, Professional

Volunteer, Service

Please explain what goals you have for when you become a certified teacher.

For yourself

For your students

Why does becoming a participant in the On-Line Secondary Teacher Certification Program appeal to you?