Teaching Assistant Panel 2020

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