TAs fill many different roles depending on the discipline and even the specific position. This panel allows you to hear advice about best practices from some outstanding teaching assistants from a variety of positions/departments.
Introductory Tips for First Time TAs
Strategies for consistency (especially in grading) and Lab Safety.
Kassie Picard, Senior TA, PhD, Chemistry.
Strategies For Large Classes: Accessibility and Reminders
TA for 5 different classes.
Kimberly Rivera, MS, BES.
Tracking And Communication Strategies To Ensure All Students Succeed
Advice for (i) TAs whose 1st language is not English and (ii) working with non-native English-speaking students.
Afonso Goncalves Neto, Oceanography
Creating and Maintaining A Relationship With Your Professor, And Adaptability, Imposter Syndrome, And Demonstrating Confidence
Jackie Potvin, MS, NFS.
How To Be Well Prepared And Excel As A TA
Michael Landreth, PhD, English
Using Whiteboard and Slack, and Advice to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills
Christian Esteves, Computer Science, PhD Candidate