Whether you are a brand-new teaching assistant or a seasoned one, one of the first things you work with right before or at the beginning of the semester is the class’s syllabus. …

Teaching assistants play a critical role in the academic ecosystem, serving as a bridge between instructors and students. Their interactions with students foster a positive and supportive learning environment. Your personal background can offer valuable insights and perspectives on course material. …

As a teaching assistant, you support the instructor in delivering the curriculum but interactions with the students can improve their academic and personal development. …

Congratulations! You’re in the final stretch of your doctoral studies! Presenting and defending your research is a key part of your program and I previously shared practical tips to prepare for it. Let’s talk about how to organize your presentation and design your slides! Although your university may not require…

Getting to know your environment, the people you are working with and the classroom where the lessons take place is a building block for your work as a teaching assistant. In addition to identifying the resources your university provides, you should contact your instructor after you receive your assignment. …

My doctoral defense took place in March 2021. I was part of the Arts and Humanities program at the University of Texas at Dallas. I wrote my dissertation on Dana Scully from The X-Files with a major in aesthetic studies and a minor in philosophy. Due to the pandemic, I…

One of the most formative experiences during my doctoral studies at the University of Texas at Dallas was the three years I served as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate introductory class to the arts. …