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Mentor teachers & field advisors

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Brightspace
Current field advisors can visit Brightspace to access resources. A UVic NetlinkID is required.
Teacher Education Program Guide
View and download the Teacher Education Program Guide (in English or French).

Mentor teachers

Thank you to all of our mentors for sharing your knowledge, experience, and expertise with our UVic teacher candidates. Your guidance helps them build confidence, develop their skills, and grow as future educators. You are also an important part of a large and dedicated community that helps prepare our students to become the next generation of teachers. Last year, this incredible community included:

  • 32 district partnerships
  • 183 schools
  • 143 field advisors
  • 186 school administrators
  • 382 teacher candidates
  • 506 mentor teachers

Become a mentor teacher

If you're interested in becoming a UVic mentor teacher, please connect with your school administrator. 

Field advisors

The university field advisor plays a key role in supporting and mentoring the teacher candidate through the practicum experience. Regular feedback is essential to support teacher candidates’ growth and learning. 

Become a field advisor

We are currently seeking both English and French-speaking field advisors. Please contact the Teacher Education Office to learn more.