Occupation information for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
• Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
• Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
• Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
• Prepare or proctor examinations.
• Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.
• Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
• Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.

Tools:

• Compact disk players or recorders
• Microphones
• Multimedia projectors
• Portable data input terminals
• Televisions

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer based training software
• Electronic mail software
• Information retrieval or search software
• Word processing software

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