MS. MCDERMOTT & MS. SOLOMON Teaching Assistant Program

Description A TA is a senior who provides assistance to teachers and students within a specific class by becoming an integral part of the classroom learning environment.

Goals of the TA Program To determine if teaching and/or your field of interest continues to be the direction that you plan to pursue upon graduation by:  Assisting teachers and students by becoming an integral part of the classroom  Becoming another set of eyes, ears, and support to the teacher and students in the class  Being a positive role model and resource for students

Comments from former TA’s “It makes me happy when I see students who weren’t doing so well become students who try.” “It helped me see the amount of work it takes to be a teacher.” “I feel valued and any work I do is needed.”

How other students view TA’s “They like getting help from me almost as much as I like helping them learn. They see me as a mix between a friend and a teacher.” “I feel I bridge the gap between teacher and student.”

Comments from teachers of TA’s “They are great role models who show students what to aspire to be.” “She helps me do more with and for my students.” “Phenomenal. They become almost as comfortable asking the TA’s for help as they do asking me for help…in some cases more comfortable.”

Student Expectations in class Demonstrate a commitment to the role attending daily and on time Be an active participant in the classroom Seek alternative ways to assist when direct student contact is not possible Act professionally and follow student code of conduct as stated in handbook, p. 39 Fulfill tasks such as note taker, working with individual students or in small groups, developing and/or presenting lessons, correcting objective lessons

Student Responsibilities out of class Quarterly questionnaire and reflection Attend any scheduled meetings Participate in culminating project at year end View WikiSpace monthly Check your

Quarterly Reflection Reflect using form provided at website: *public Wiki, you do NOT need to join  Reflect on topic posted on the Wiki  At least 1 page typed, double spaced  Due date to be posted on Wiki to or hand in to room Subject to change, view changes at the WikiSpace

Quarterly Questionnaire Complete using form provided on website: *public Wiki, you do NOT need to join  Electronically or hand written  Due date to be posted on Wiki to or hand in to room Subject to change, view changes at the WikiSpace

Other Attend meetings throughout school year Visits from Ms. McDermott

Culminating Project Describe your TA experience  Favorite moment  Hardest task  Impact on students  Impact from teacher  How you changed from the experience More details to follow

LEAVE CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET Questions and comments