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Position Vacant Teaching Assistant Development Program Specialist Office: GradVantage Suite, Rivera Library, Room 159E
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Nadiya Keagy University Teaching Certificate Program Coordinator Drop-in Hours: Tu. & Th. 2:00–3:00pm, Rivera Library, GradVantage Suite, Room 159 Schedule an appointment here Nadiya Keagy is a 5th-year Ph.D. Candidate in Mathematics. Her current research focuses on generalizing interval decomposition results for persistence modules of freely and finitely generated R-modules. She has over four years of experience as a teaching assistant and instructor of record, as well over 10 years of experience in private tutoring. Nadiya has also received extensive pedagogical training through various programs, including the California Community Colleges Internship Program and the University Teaching Certificate Program, as well as through her work designing workshops for the Curriculum Design Institute and Teaching Careers Week. Driven by a deep commitment to educational excellence, she is passionate about teaching advanced-level pedagogical techniques that empower instructors in higher education to create inclusive, engaging, and research-informed learning environments. |
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Varshitha Ratna Chowdary Mandava TADP Administrative Assistant Varshitha Mandava is a 2nd-year MBA student specializing in Business Analytics, with a background in Accounting and Finance, and currently serves as the Recruitment Lead for the Women in Business Club at UCR. As a TADP Administrative Assistant, she supports end-to-end program operations, including workshop coordination, communications materials, data tracking, event logistics, website updates, and administrative support. Prior to joining the Teaching Assistant Development Program (TADP), Varshitha worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production, where she supported course instruction, mentored students, and managed classroom logistics. Her combined experience in academic support and student leadership strengthens her commitment to efficient operations and meaningful service to the TA community. |
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Laura Ashlock Consultant, Teaching Assistant Development Program Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/ Laura is a 5th-year PhD candidate in the Psychology department. Her research focuses on leader and follower identity, or the extent to which people see themselves as leaders or followers. She received a BA in Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, where she gained experience as an Academic Coach in the Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity. Laura has served as a TA and Associate Instructor for numerous psychology courses and also participated in UCR’s University Teaching Certificate program. She is happy to chat about student engagement strategies, assessments, or anything else you’d like to try out to enhance your teaching!
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