LA Mentors are experienced LAs who are trained to support first-semester Learning Assistants through the challenges and successes of their interactions with students. LAs meet with their LA Mentor as part of the LA Pedagogy Course through weekly group mentoring, and individually through an in-class observation and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Support new LAs by listening, providing feedback, and helping them increase their confidence and competence in their first semester of interacting with students.
Observe and meet with LAs one-one-one, to set goals, reflect, and help them develop long lasting positive habits in their LA practice.
Advocate for LAs and help them develop their own agency to improve undergraduate education.
Co-construct effective peer mentoring practices with other LA Mentors in the two-credit EDUC 4620/4630 LA Mentor Courses.
Collaborate on projects that impact the CU Boulder community.
Practice listening, time management, and organization skills.
Participate in a supportive community of like-minded, motivated, individuals who are passionate about improving educational experiences of LAs, faculty, and students.
Develop leadership skills by balancing and supporting the needs of LAs, LA Faculty, and LA Programs around the world, along with your own goals and mental health.
Explore skills and experiences of personal importance to clarify your next steps after graduation.
You have at least 1 semester of LA experience.
You are passionate about helping new LAs and improving undergraduate education experiences.
You have excellent accountability and promptly reply to communication.
You want to take on more of a leadership role in the LA program and at CU Boulder.
You want to learn within a community that values you fully and appreciates your uniqueness, strengths, and struggles.
You know that you have a lot to offer new LAs, but also a lot to learn, and you're willing to grow through your successes and failures.