Sep 24 2026

Professionalizing your TA Experience

CATE TA Workshops

September 24, 2026

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

Virtual

Compass with the words Teaching Assistant Orientation written around the inside edge.
Overview

Your teaching experience can be a valuable asset for your academic and professional career, wherever your path takes you. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to document your teaching accomplishments and where to talk about them as you build your teaching portfolio, an important document when applying and interviewing for an academic job. We will also discuss the vast number of professional development opportunities that are available to you at CATE and through CIRTL at UIC!

After participating in this workshop, graduate students will have:

  • Identified key skills for their personal and professional goals.
  • Developed a plan to leverage your TA experience.
  • Learned about professional development opportunities at UIC and beyond.

 

WORKSHOP FORMAT: This workshop will be online on Zoom.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: Emily Potratz, epotra2@uic.edu

WORKSHOP CONTACT: Jenny Torres, jtorr74@uic.edu

Inclusivity & 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.

Register

Contact

Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence

Date posted

Aug 16, 2026

Date updated

Aug 16, 2026