The Nerd’s Word: Take the Lead in the Classroom and Become a TA

Most college professors effectively manage classrooms, but often need the help of teacher assistants.  Teacher assistants help their professors with much of the work, allowing the teacher more time for instruction, administration and lesson planning.  TAs provide instructional and clerical support for their professors and assist students in learning class material by using the teacher’s lesson plans and providing students with individualized attention.

Regardless of your major, having a TA position is fulfilling and allows you to learn something from your instructor and the specific course you taking in a whole new light.  A teacher assistant role looks great on resumes and is an excellent experience to discuss in future job interviews, so how can you secure the job?  All the Nerd to be of some assistance with a relatively simple four-step process…

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