Teacher Preparation Program of Cypress College

Teacher Preparation Program

Welcome Future Teacher

You have chosen a wonderful profession and we are here to help you at Cypress College. Our Cypress College Teacher Preparation Program encompasses all the different levels of teaching. Whether you would like to become an elementary school teacher, a middle school teacher, or a high school teacher, we have just the program for you. We also have specific information if you are interested in teaching at the college level, or in the field of Special Education.

For Academic Counseling please see Velia Lawson, the Teacher Preparation Counselor, at (714) 484-7178 to schedule an appointment. She can help you choose the best classes for your particular transfer needs. If you have any other questions, please feel free to come by the Teacher Preparation Office, located on the second floor Humanities Building , Social Science Division Office, room H-259.

We are looking forward to the opportunity to help you pursue your dream of teaching as a career. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Dennis M. Davino, MA, LMFT

Cypress College
Teacher Preparation Coordinator
ddavino@cypresscollege.edu
(714) 484-7186

Getting Started

STEP 1. Teacher Preparation Application
Please fill out a Teacher Preparation Application. Applications can be downloaded here, and are also located in the Social Science Division Office outside of room H-259, or you may download it from the website. You may return it to Dennis Davino, the Teacher Preparation Coordinator, or anyone staff in the Social Science Division Office. You are strongly encouraged to enroll in the COUN 120 class your first semester.

STEP 2. Assessment
Take the English/Math assessment tests to determine your skill level. The Assessment Office is located B-160 and their phone number is (714) 484-7223. Make sure you have your student number before you come in for assessment. Check the assessment website for time and availability, and then click the Assessment button at the top.

STEP 3. Counselor
After you receive your assessment results, see Velia Lawson the Teacher Preparation Counselor for academic advising and class selection. Make an appointment for the Fall or Spring semester through her Administrative Assistant Pat Naylor at (714) 484-7178, or stop by the Humanities Counseling Office on the 2nd floor of the Humanities Building. Summer counseling is available in the Counseling Center in the Business Building 1st Floor in Room B115, or you may call (714) 484-7015. Here is the counseling website.

STEP 4. Coordinator
If you have any questions about the CBEST Exam or the CSET Exam, you may see Dennis Davino, the Teacher Preparation Coordinator in the Social Science Division Office in Room H-259. Also, if you have a criminal record of any kind, please see him to make sure you will be able to qualify for a teaching credential.

STEP 5. Future Educators Club
You are encouraged to join the Future Educators Club on campus for aspiring teachers. Bryan Seiling is the club advisor. Each semester, the club meets every other Thursday at 2 p.m. in H-318. Visit the Club's blog.

For more information, you may check this Teacher Preparation website periodically. We are looking forward to serving your needs as you become a member of the Teacher Preparation Program here at Cypress College.

Additional Helpful Information

Paraprofessional Certificate Program Brochure

Educational Interpreter Training Program

For Academic Advising:
Velia Lawson, MS
Teacher Preparation Counselor
To schedule an appointment call (714) 484-7178

For CBEST or CSET Information,
or Character Reference Forms (if you have a criminal record):
Dennis M. Davino, MA, LMFT
Teacher Preparation Coordinator
To schedule an appointment call (714) 484-7186

Teacher Preparation Office:
2nd Floor Humanities Building
Social Science Division Office H-259
(714) 484-7185

To receive more information on the Teacher Preparation Program, stop by the office and pick up some flyers.



	Teacher Preparation Program Welcome Future Teacher You have chosen a wonderful profession and we are here to help you at Cypress College. Our Cypress College Teacher Preparation Program encompasses all the different levels of teaching. Whether you would like to become an elementary school teacher, a middle school teacher, or a high school teacher, we have just the program for you. We also have specific information if you are interested in teaching at the college level, or in the field of Special Education. For Academic Counseling please see Velia Lawson, the Teacher Preparation Counselor, at (714) 484-7178 to schedule an appointment. She can help you choose the best classes for your particular transfer needs. If you have any other questions, please feel free to come by the Teacher Preparation Office, located on the second floor Humanities Building , Social Science Division Office, room H-259. We are looking forward to the opportunity to help you pursue your dream of teaching as a career. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Dennis M. Davino, MA, LMFT Cypress College Teacher Preparation Coordinator ddavino@cypresscollege.edu (714) 484-7186 Getting Started STEP 1. Teacher Preparation Application Please fill out a Teacher Preparation Application. Applications can be downloaded here, and are also located in the Social Science Division Office outside of room H-259, or you may download it from the website. You may return it to Dennis Davino, the Teacher Preparation Coordinator, or anyone staff in the Social Science Division Office. You are strongly encouraged to enroll in the COUN 120 class your first semester. STEP 2. Assessment Take the English/Math assessment tests to determine your skill level. The Assessment Office is located B-160 and their phone number is (714) 484-7223. Make sure you have your student number before you come in for assessment. Check the assessment website for time and availability, and then click the Assessment button at the top. STEP 3. Counselor After you receive your assessment results, see Velia Lawson the Teacher Preparation Counselor for academic advising and class selection. Make an appointment for the Fall or Spring semester through her Administrative Assistant Pat Naylor at (714) 484-7178, or stop by the Humanities Counseling Office on the 2nd floor of the Humanities Building. Summer counseling is available in the Counseling Center in the Business Building 1st Floor in Room B115, or you may call (714) 484-7015. Here is the counseling website. STEP 4. Coordinator If you have any questions about the CBEST Exam or the CSET Exam, you may see Dennis Davino, the Teacher Preparation Coordinator in the Social Science Division Office in Room H-259. Also, if you have a criminal record of any kind, please see him to make sure you will be able to qualify for a teaching credential. STEP 5. Future Educators Club You are encouraged to join the Future Educators Club on campus for aspiring teachers. Bryan Seiling is the club advisor. Each semester, the club meets every other Thursday at 2 p.m. in H-318. Visit the Club's blog. For more information, you may check this Teacher Preparation website periodically. We are looking forward to serving your needs as you become a member of the Teacher Preparation Program here at Cypress College. Additional Helpful Information Paraprofessional Certificate Program Brochure Educational Interpreter Training Program For Academic Advising: Velia Lawson, MS Teacher Preparation Counselor To schedule an appointment call (714) 484-7178 For CBEST or CSET Information, or Character Reference Forms (if you have a criminal record): Dennis M. Davino, MA, LMFT Teacher Preparation Coordinator To schedule an appointment call (714) 484-7186 Teacher Preparation Office: 2nd Floor Humanities Building Social Science Division Office H-259 (714) 484-7185 To receive more information on the Teacher Preparation Program, stop by the office and pick up some flyers.