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The Thomas Reynolds Center for Special Education and After-School Programs

Graduate Information:

Reynolds Scholar Graduate Assistant Opportunities:

  • Graduation with Masters in Special Education (Grades 1-6) with Honors Distinction.
  • Partial tuition scholarship.
  • Part-time employment: minimum of 16 hours per week at $10 per hour.
  • Hands-on teaching experience in after-school tutoring program.
  • Involvement in scholarly research: contributing author of article submitted for publication.
  • Collaborate/develop relationships with partner school district personnel.
  • Receive direct instruction from master teachers in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics and learning strategies.
  • Workshop and conference participation opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications for Reynolds Scholar Graduate Assistant:


  • Certification in Special Education and/or Elementary Education (Grades 1-6).
  • Acceptance into Daemen College's Graduate Program in Education.
  • Status as full-time matriculated Daemen College student.
  • Demonstrated academic excellence evidenced by undergraduate transcript.
  • Demonstrated writing ability evidenced by submitted undergraduate writing sample and essay per application specifications.
  • Proof of finger print clearance issued by the New York State Education Department.
  • Availability to work a minimum of 16 hours weekly as per partner district calendar and summer program requirements.
  • Ability to complete Masters Program curricula in three consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer).
  • Two letters of reference from college professors familiar with your academic ability.


To download Reynolds Scholar Admission forms, click on Application Material link on left.

 

Thomas Reynolds Center Graduate Assistants, Megan Maisto and Lindsey Kenner met with Erie 1 BOCES students on Wednesday, November 7th, to discuss their roles and responsibilities as Special Education Teachers for The Center After-School Programs. The Erie 1 BOCES New Visions Education Academy, in collaboration with Daemen College, offers honors-level high school students four credits as they explore education as a possible career choice. The New Visions Education Academy classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:00-11:00am at the Thomas Reynolds Center. Students also participate in various off-site internships.

 
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