Teacher Candidate Resources

Great teachers know their resources. 

Here are many available to you as a WPUNJ Teacher Candidate!

Academic Resources:

• Academic Success Center (tutoring, workshops, study skills, test taking strategies, and more); Raubinger, Lower Level    www.wpunj.edu/academics/asc
• Science Enrichment Center (study groups, online resources, workshops, and more) Science Hall East, 3023  Text:
  408-462-2929    https://wpunj.edu/sec/
• David and Lorraine Cheng Library (varied research assistance and more) www.wpunj.edu/library/
• Writing Center (Atrium 128 and Valley Road 3048)  www.wpunj.edu/writing-center/

Health and Wellness Resources:

• Counseling, Health and Wellness Center  Overlook South www.wpunj.edu/health-wellness/

Accommodations: 

• Accessibility Resource Center (Speert Hall, 134)  https://www.wpunj.edu/accessibilityresourcecenter/

PRAXIS Test Preparation:

Prepare for a PRAXIS exam by using our free lending library of study guides and by attending free workshops (check website regularly for updates): http://www.wpunj.edu/coe/departments/cert/praxis-preparation-resources.html

Learn More About:

• The Education Club (Student NJEA Chapter) has great opportunities for professional development, community service, networking and comradery:    Advisor, Dr. Sue Mankiw: mankiws@wpunj.edu
• Career Development (Job interview strategies, resume assistance, studying tips) Student Center, 301 www.wpunj.edu/career-development/index.html

• Veteran and Military Affairs (Speert Hall 118) www.wpunj.edu/veterans/

• University Course Repeat & Grade Related Policies:  https://www.wpunj.edu/registrar/courserepeatpolicy.html
• Professional Expectations of Teachers and Teacher Candidates: Explore the actions, attitudes, and behaviors can help to make a person a successful teacher.  Review the Professional Dispositions guidelines of the College of Education:  http://www.wpunj.edu/dotAsset/b826c4e3-2252-4751-a7e2-dcebf36eb341.pdf

Funding and Support Initiatives: Learn more about available grants, funding opportunities, and communities of support for students: http://www.wpunj.edu/coe/resources/grants,-scholarships-and-special-programs.html