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Are you interested in teaching to the homeless and underserved communities across San Diego? Apply for the Student Educator Position!

Application Cycles

The next application cycle will open Fall 2025!

Please note that classes are now returning to IN-PERSON format with a possibility for limited virtual class options. Student educators may be required to be vaccinated and/or masked during in-person presentations in accordance with shelter policy.

FALL 2025 QUARTER APPLICATION

If you are interested in the Student Educator Position for Homeless HEAL, please fill out the application below. Most answers are required.

Applications are processed towards the end of each quarter.

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Thank you for your interest in Homeless HEAL! We will inform you of your application status shortly. Please send a PDF of your unofficial transcript to homelessheal@gmail.com We will send you a confirmation email that we have received your transcript in 3-5 business days. Thank you!

General Information

Name

Phone

Educational Institution

Major

GPA

What career field are you interested in?

When are you graduating? If you have already graduated, when did you graduate?

What is your education level? (Select one)

What is your race/ethnicity?

List the language(s) you speak proficiently/fluently.

Scheduling

Student Educators are expected to participate with the organization for the entire academic year (until the end of the Spring Quarter). Student Educators are allowed to continue participation after graduation and/or for longer than an academic year.

Student Educators can expect approximately 1-2 hours of time commitment per week. While most work can be virtual, Student Educators are required to participate in-person for at least two final presentations per academic year and necessary mock presentations.

What is your expected time frame for working with Homeless HEAL (include month and year)?

Optional: Please outline any major time commitments that may result in your absence from organization responsibilities, and fall within the expected time frame specified in the previous question. Sample: MCAT studying: November 2024 – April 2025 Research internship: January 2025 – March 2025:

Experiences

Briefly list any teaching/tutoring experiences. If not applicable, type none.

Briefly list any experiences with the homeless and/or underserved communities. If not applicable, type none.

Briefly list any research and leadership experiences. If not applicable, type none.

Briefly list any hospital or clinical experiences. If not applicable, type none.

Briefly list any additional experiences not included above that speak to your ability to engage with the community and individuals experiencing homelessness. If not applicable, type none.

Motivation for Homeless HEAL

Why Homeless HEAL? Feel free to include any qualities, characteristics, and life experiences that would contribute to the mission of Homeless HEAL (350-word limit).

We provide classes that are specifically requested by our community partners. In regards to our curriculum, which unit(s) would you be interested in teaching? Please check the unit(s):(required)

Unit 1: Communicable Diseases Unit 2: Chronic Diseases Unit 3: Preventative Health Unit 4: Psychological Effects of Addiction Unit 5: Mental Health Unit 6: Women and Family Health

Briefly explain why you are interested in these units (200-word limit).

Please list your top 3 favorite STEM classes that you have taken in high school or college.
Ex: 1. Microbiology 2. Nutrition 3. Calculus

How did you hear about Homeless HEAL?

When you submit the application, please be sure to email your unofficial transcript to: homelessheal@gmail.com

Eligibility for Homeless HEAL:

All grade levels of students are encouraged to apply (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, Returning Student) from any university (community college, higher education, etc.). We happily take AP credit into consideration.

Homeless HEAL seeks applicants who have a strong level of understanding in the biological, chemical, and physical mechanisms of the human body.