Graduate Assistant - Teaching COEHD

Texas A&M University - San Antonio - Austin, TX

- Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) will support teacher preparation students in their preparation for the state licensing exams in mathematics, science, social studies/history, or English/language arts. This role will involve tutoring, developing study plans, and offering test-taking strategies to enhance student readiness and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group tutoring sessions focused on mathematics, science, social studies/history, or English/language arts.
• Assist students in understanding key concepts and content relevant to the state licensing exam.
• Collaborate with students to create personalized study plans that align with their strengths and areas for improvement.
• Monitor student progress and adjust study plans as needed to maximize effectiveness.
• Offer guidance on effective test-taking strategies, including time management, question analysis, and stress reduction techniques.
• Facilitate workshops or study groups to reinforce test preparation strategies and foster collaborative learning.
• Assist in creating and curating study materials, practice tests, and supplementary resources that align with state licensing exam requirements.
• Stay updated on the latest educational standards and testing formats to provide relevant information to students.
• Assess students' understanding of material and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.
• Support students in self-assessment techniques to encourage independent learning.
• Maintain open communication with students regarding their academic progress and provide encouragement.
• Work closely with Associate Dean to coordinate tutoring sessions and gather feedback on student performance.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester: six (6) semester credit hours during the fall semester and six (6) semester credit hours during the spring semester.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, social studies/history, or English/language arts.
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.