EnCorps, STEM Educator Programs
Jacob Barrett is a High School Science Teacher at Logan Memorial Education Campus, specializing in CTE Health Science teaching Chemistry and Biology courses. Jacob is also an Independent Scientific Consultant at Jasaru Consulting, with expertise in Inorganic Chemistry, including research in kinetics, sustainable/green, photo-, and electro-chemistry. As an EnCorps Fellow, Jacob has experience as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Helix Charter High School, creating equitable classroom environments for students of different levels. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of California - Santa Barbara, Jacob has a strong background in research and teaching, including experience as a Teaching Assistant at UCSB and as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Sonoma State University.
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EnCorps, STEM Educator Programs
EnCorps Inc. believes in STEM educational equity. We are a Los Angeles-based nonprofit with operations in California as well the greater Denver, Colorado and New York City areas. We connect public school students in under-resourced communities with STEM professionals who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and math. EnCorps offers two key programs: 1) The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program recruits and supports STEM professionals and subject-matter expert ready to explore a career-change to STEM Teaching as an innovative, long-term solution to the STEM teachers shortage. 2)The EnCorps STEMx Tutors Program aims to increase math proficiency and to increase middle school students’ confidence in math by offering online tutoring by a STEM expert. As a STEM Professional or college student you have the opportunity to share your passion for math with middle school students who may not have equitable access to a high-quality STEM education.