{"id":765,"date":"2025-04-13T10:44:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T14:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/catia-silva\/?page_id=765"},"modified":"2025-04-13T12:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T16:35:13","slug":"become-a-ta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/catia-silva\/become-a-ta\/","title":{"rendered":"TA\/ST Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Supervised Teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a meeting with me and submit your application using the ST application survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you an ECE PhD student<\/strong> looking to strengthen your teaching skills, design engaging lectures and assignments, communicate complex ideas clearly, and prepare for future academic roles? Under my mentorship, you can apply to become a supervised teacher\u2014an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive feedback, and develop your own teaching philosophy in a supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have had the privilege of mentoring many PhD students through the Supervised Teaching (ST) program. Two of my mentees have been honored with the ECE Graduate Excellence in Teaching Award<\/a>, a testament to their growth and dedication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Dhruv Kushwaha receiving the 2025 ECE Graduate Excellence in
Teaching handed by ECE Department Chair, Dr. Mark Tehranipoor. Source<\/a> on April, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Spencer Chang receiving the 2024 ECE Graduate Excellence in
Teaching handed by ECE Associate Chair for Academics, Dr.
Christopher Bobda. Source<\/a> on April 17, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Previous Supervised Teacher Mentees<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
\nDhruv Kushwaha<\/span>EEL5840 Fall’24<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nSpencer Chang<\/span>EEL5840 Spring’24<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nMyles Joshua Tan<\/span>EEL5840 Fall’23<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nAnna Hampton<\/span>EEL5840 Fall’22<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nKhaled Hamad<\/span>EEL5840 Fall’22<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nYing Ma<\/span>EEL3850 Spring’20<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nMatthew Cook<\/span>EEL4930 Spring’20<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\nAyobami Edun<\/span>EEL5840 Spring’20<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Teaching Assistant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a meeting with me and submit your application in the course connect portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a PhD, master\u2019s, or undergraduate student who has completed one of my courses? If you’re interested in deepening your understanding of the material, developing your communication skills, and supporting your peers, consider applying to be a Teaching Assistant (TA)<\/a>. TAs play an essential role in fostering an engaging learning environment, and I work closely with my TAs to provide guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n