Getting Started as a TA
CATE TA Workshops
January 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Virtual event
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Overview
This Zoom workshop is designed to familiarize you with the UIC teaching experience and help prepare you for your TA role. Topics to be covered will include expectations for first-time teaching assistants, best practices for the first day of class, and a quick tour of useful resources and offices.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe common TA roles and responsibilities.
- Identify UIC resources to support them in their role.
- Craft a “to-do’ list to ensure a strong start to their TAship.
WORKSHOP FORMAT: This workshop will be online on Zoom.
EVENT LEAD: Emily Potratz, epotra2@uic.edu
EVENT CO-FACILITATOR: Jenny Torres, jtorr74@uic.edu
Inclusion and Accessibility Information: CATE is committed to making events as accessible as possible. CATE’s online events are delivered through Zoom, will use Zoom auto-captions, and may include breakout rooms and group discussion. If you have any accessibility questions, requests, or to coordinate accommodations, please contact the CATE team at teaching@uic.edu.
Date posted
Dec 8, 2025
Date updated
Dec 12, 2025