CalTeach Staff
General Contact Information
Program Director
Chelsea Arnold, Ph.D.
Science and Engineering 1 Building, Room 270
T: 209-228-4098
F: 209-228-4060
E: carnold4@ucmerced.edu
Special Programs Manager
Hijab Chaudhry, MBA
Science and Engineering 1 Building, Room 270
T: 209-228-4098
F: 209-228-4060
E: hchaudhry@ucmerced.edu
Jessica Teran Salazar
Science and Engineering 1 Building, Room 270
T: 209-228-4098
F: 209-228-4060
E: jteransalazar@ucmerced.edu
About me:
I serve as the Student Services Advisor for the CalTeach program at UC Merced. I am a UC Merced alumna class of 2018 holding a BA in psychology. During my time at UC Merced, I was part of the CalTeach's Natural Sciences Education minor, Naturebridge Yosemite Externship, and Naturebridge Santa Monica Externship. During my last semester of undergrad, I participated in the UCDC program and was a congressional intern in Washington D.C. I hope to continue working in higher education where I can help support students interested in K-12 education. In my spare time, I like to visit Disneyland, read, and try new foods!
Student Assistants
Amelia Wood
About me:
Hi! I work in the CalTeach office as a Student Assistant. I am a third-year Biology major with an emphasis in Human Biology and a minor in Natural Sciences Education. My hope is to go to Fresno Pacific University after I graduate and get my teaching credential in High School Biology and Chemistry. I love teaching and working with children to help them learn and discover things about the world of science and math. I want to be able to help students that are interested in our program and teach them more about the two minors we offer!
Mariah Martinez
About me:
Hello Bobcats! I am a Student Assistant for the CalTeach Program! I am a fourth-year student majoring in Applied Mathematics with an Engineering emphasis and I also have a minor in Natural Science Education with Teaching Credential. Through my minor, I plan to go to UC Berkeley for a semester to complete coursework so I can come back to UC Merced and graduate with my teaching credential and bachelor's degree in Mathematics. After I graduate, I plan to work on my Master's in Education while being a High School Mathematics teacher. I love teaching and believe that students are our future and they need great teachers to lead them along the way. By me being a Student Assistant for CalTeach, I will help students become more aware of our program, the minors we offer and any other questions they might have about teaching.
Need Advice?
- Interested in a career in teaching? Stop by our office in Science and Engineering Building, Room 270, and pick up some brochures and fliers
- Need to talk more in-depth about a career in teaching? Click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with a CalTeach advisor.