Student Success - L.E.A.D.S.

Student Success and L.E.A.D.S.

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Learning, Experiences, Achievements, Dreams through STEM (L.E.A.D.S.) Program
 
“Above & Beyond” Services

Welcome to the Temple College L.E.A.D.S. page! We are here to support your Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), including Health Science, education at Temple College. From filling out your application, to earning your degree and landing that dream job, we will go ABOVE & BEYOND to make your dream a reality!


  

Temple College received a five-year, $3.6 Million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to partner with Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Taylor ISD, and other school districts to prepare more Hispanic and low-income students for careers in high paying, high-demand, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), including Health Science Programs.


Let's Get To Work!!!

The Austin metropolitan area is the sixth most concentrated STEM occupational area in the United States. According to the Austin Chamber of Commerce, there are now over 119,000 STEM related jobs in the Austin area. The Texas Workforce Commission shows a similar pattern with 60% of current in-demand jobs in the Temple area being STEM related jobs.

Our Student Success L.E.A.D.S. team's goals are to:

Ensure that you complete your STEM degree by nurturing your interest in STEM and helping bridge the gap from graduation to employment. Below is a list of services that we provide for each one of our students!

 
 

All services are FREE for our LEADS students.

L.E.A.D.S. Tutoring Schedule
Tutors
Subjects/
Locations
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Jacquelyn Rios

General Biology MicroBiology

BSSC RM #3600

 11:30am- 5:30 pm 11:30am- 5:30 pm
Jessica DeWitt

General Chemistry 1 & 2 

Organic Chemistry 1

Algebra, Precalc

BSSC RM# 3600

 9:00am- 3:00 pm 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm 9:00am- 3:00 pm

11:00am- 2:00 pm

(AC RM 3411)
Catherine Gregoire

Writing, Reading, English Comp, & Resume Building

BSSC RM# 3600

 9:00am- 5:00 pm  9:00am- 5:00 pm 
Mark Kendall

Computer Science-CIS, Algebra

BSSC RM# 3600

 10:00am- 3:00 pm 10:00am- 3:00 pm 10:00am- 3:00 pm
Kaylie Cano

General Chemistry 

Biochemistry

Hutto Campus    - RM B311A (glass rooms on the 3rd floor)

 2:00pm- 5:00 pm 2:00pm- 5:00 pm  9:00am- 3:00 pm
Mauricio Torres

Anatomy & Physiology 1&2

BSSC RM# 3600

 9:00am- 12:00pm 9:00am- 12:00pm 9:00am- 12:00pm 9:00am- 12:00pm 9:00am- 12:00pm

 

 

Meet our STEM tutors

Jessica-headshotJessica DeWitt

Chemistry Tutor

Jessica is a student at Temple College working towards an associate's degree in chemistry. She plans on transferring to Tarleton in the fall. She has experience in general chemistry 1 & 2 and organic chemistry 1.

 

 

 

jacquelyn-headshotJacquelyn Rios

Biology Tutor

Jacquelyn is a current Temple College student that is working towards an associate's degree in biology, and she plans to transfer to Central Texas A&M. She has experience in general biology and microbiology.

 

 

 

kaylie-cano-headshotKaylie Cano

Chemistry Tutor (Taylor/Hutto)

Kaylie is a student at Temple College working towards an associate's degree in general studies. She hopes to transfer to A&M by next fall. She has experience in general chemistry and biochemistry research/internship.

 

 

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Catherine Gregoire

Writing Tutor

Catherine holds an Associate Degree in Creative Writing and a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Texas. She is currently studying Creative Writing through Oxford University.

 

 

 

mauricio-headshotMauricio Torres

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor

Mauricio is a student at Temple College working towards an associate's degree in Pre Nursing. He plans to apply to Temple College's nursing school. He has experience in Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2.

 

 

 

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Cynthia Martinez

Math Tutor

Cynthia has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Angelo State University and a Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from The University of Texas at Austin, post-grad work at Tarleton State University, St. Thomas University. Cynthia spent 13 years teaching high school mathematics in Temple ISD, Waco ISD, and Belton ISD and over 20 years teaching college level mathematics at Temple College. 

 

mark-headshotMark Kendall

Computer Science Tutor

Mark has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and is currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. He has certifications in CompTIA Project+, Axelos ITIL 4, CIW SDA, Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer, JavaFX, Certified Ethical Hacker, and Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator. Experience in many programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, XML, AIXML, and SQL. Other areas of experience include Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, and Data Prediction Models.

 

TEMPLE COLLEGE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT

The Circle of Support program is a partnership between Temple College and the Temple community to make sure no students drop out of college because of barriers such as emergency expenses, child care, transportation, housing, and food. To find out what services are available for you, click HERE.

CAREER COUNSELING 

TEMPLE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

The Temple College Foundation supports Temple College students by helping in the search for scholarships, emergency aid, capital improvements, and more. Click HERE to find out how the Foundation can help you. 

TUTORING

Whether it's time management, study skills, or just a new perspective; the benefits of tutoring are vital to your success. Click HERE to connect with a tutor.

ADVISING

All students are urged to visit with a Temple College advisor to assist with their degree plan, pathways, and core curriculum.  Reach out to our advisors for assistance with any questions. 

advisingcenter@templecollege.edu

Financial Aid Assistance

Financial Aid are funds provided from the Department of Education and the State of Texas to help students pay for college. It is so much more than just student loans. Get started by submitting your free application (FAFSA) by clicking HERE  and for answers to some of your questions click HERE to head to the Temple College Financial Aid department site. 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Taking care of your mental health includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being. Maintaining your mental health is so important to establishing constructive behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling or just looking for help, click HERE to find available resources for you. 

Directory

Summer Bridge

Click the link below to sign up!

https://forms.gle/XMEUotemMs1iuVdh9 

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Current Events

 

 

Contact

  • Brooke Barrera - LEADS Project Assistant

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