How do they match: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

  • Graduate Student
  • Graduate Student Instructor

  • Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  • Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  • Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
  • Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  • Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  • Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  • Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

  • Evaluate student work.
  • Supervise school or student activities.
  • Tutor students who need extra assistance.