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UCSC and the Mathematics Department have a variety of resources for TAs throughout the year. These range from resources to mentorship and office hours. Please take advantage of everything on this list if you need assistance at any time during your TAship.
Do you know of a resource that isn't listed on this page? Send an email to mathgradadvising@ucsc.edu with a recommendation!
Math Department Faculty & Staff
Math Department Faculty & Staff
Many members of our faculty and staff can help you when you are facing a challenge during your time as a TA.
The instructor of the class might be a first resource to ask, since they generally have a lot of experience teaching the course content.
Nandini Bhattacharya is a senior lecturer in Math and also works with the TLC as an Associate Director of Teaching & Learning.
Drop by McHenry 4151 to Chat About Teaching with Franklin Yu, our new staff member who has a wealth of expertise in teaching mathematics and working with graduate students. Franklin hosts drop-ins during the fall quarter on Tuesdays 11-1 and invites all Teaching Assistants and GSIs to come ask questions, brainstorm teaching ideas, and troubleshoot challenges.
Questions you might ask include
"How do I deal with this kind of student?"
"How do I get my students to work together?"
"I have an idea for how to run this session, and I would like to run it by someone..."
"How do I cover all this in 50 minutes?!"
Fellow Grad Students
Fellow Grad Students
If you are a first-year student enrolled in MATH 288A or involved in the Peer Mentor program, you can ask your instructor and peer mentors who have a wealth of teaching experience to draw on.
Teaching & Learning Center
Teaching & Learning Center
Mission Statement: Created to both honor and renew UC Santa Cruz’s tradition of outstanding teaching and bold educational experimentation, the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) serves all members of the UCSC teaching community. We use research and equity-minded practices to strengthen the culture of teaching and promote student success. As a center dedicated to supporting teacher-leaders at our thriving minority-serving research university, we collaborate with educators and campus partners to explore innovative, accessible teaching practices and technologies that advance equity, deepen learning, and foster student engagement.
The TLC publishes a variety of resources for many different topics related to teaching.
They also offer a specific set of guides relevant to TAs.
Please book a consultation with the TLC to speak to an expert about questions you have or challenges you are facing.
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