Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship (UTA) Program

We are pleased to announce that the UTA program will continue in the Fall of 2008, thanks to the renewal of our VIGRE grant.

This program provides undergraduate math majors the opportunity to learn about teaching mathematics, by working with an instructor of a lower division course, and meeting regularly as a group with a mentor. Duties included grading, running review sessions, possible classroom demonstrations, and a few hours a week in the algebra tutoring room. Program participants, called undergraduate teaching assistants, get paid $1250.00 per semester.

To learn how other people feel about this program, check out the testimonials or the final reports from past participants.

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Quick overview of how it all works

Pre-semester

• Find a faculty sponsor and decide with your sponsor on a list of planned activities. The sponsor need not be the same person who provides you with a letter of recommendation, and if you need help finding a sponsor, we should be able to find one for you. IMPORTANT: If you can't find a sponsor, apply anyway, and we'll find one for you.
• Obtain a letter of recommendation from one of your math teachers.
• Submit an application to the UTA Program Coordinator.
• Pass the mathematics skills test.
• Attend a one-day orientation/training on grading, tutoring, and holding review sessions.

During the semester (workload: 10 hours/week):

• Tutoring in the MathEast tutoring rooms, either 145 or 149 (3 hours/week)
• Weekly Training Meeting (Tuesdays, 530–630 PM) in Math 402.
• Other possible activities, decided with your sponsor and included in your proposal (6 hours/week)
  • Lead review/study sessions and hold office hours
  • Facilitate class projects and assist with in-class group work
  • Proctor exams and quizzes
  • Write study guides, notes, practice problems, and create homework keys
  • Grading

Post-semester

• Write a final report to be posted on the department web site.