What is a teaching assistant and tutor and how to become one

Key steps to become a teaching assistant and tutor

1. Explore teaching assistant and tutor education requirements

   Most common teaching assistant and tutor degrees

   Bachelor's

   71.6 %

   Master's

   12.7 %

   Associate

   9.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific teaching assistant and tutor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lab Reports	13.90%
   Math	13.08%
   Organic Chemistry	7.67%
   Mathematics Courses	7.63%
   Linear Algebra	6.71%

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3. Complete relevant teaching assistant and tutor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New teaching assistant and tutors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a teaching assistant and tutor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real teaching assistant and tutor resumes.

4. Research teaching assistant and tutor duties and responsibilities

   • Lead discussion sections for students to understand concepts including introductory quantum theory and statistical thermodynamics as well as their applications.
   • Assist with first year physician assistant students in anatomy, physiology, and physical diagnosis
   • Tutor students who come to the math tutoring center for help with any subject, grade weekly homework assignments and quizzes.
   • Tutor students in areas of economics.

5. Prepare your teaching assistant and tutor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your teaching assistant and tutor resume.

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6. Apply for teaching assistant and tutor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a teaching assistant and tutor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams