Teaching Assistant - Chemistry Experiments

Undergraduate Course, Donghua University, Department of Chemistry, 2015

Overview

As a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate chemistry courses, I helped students with hands-on lab experiments and theoretical concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Guided students through chemistry experiments, ensuring safe practices and a solid understanding of the material.
  • Graded homework and lab reports, offering constructive feedback to help students improve.
  • Facilitated lab sessions, provided demonstrations, and resolved student queries.

Skills Developed

  • Problem Solving: Developed the ability to troubleshoot lab experiments and guide students through experimental challenges.
  • Teamwork: Worked closely with faculty and other teaching assistants to improve lab protocols and ensure smooth operations.
  • Time Management: Managed grading and student queries efficiently, ensuring timely feedback on assignments.

Tools Used

  • Lab Equipment: Assisted in the use of lab equipment, ensuring safety and accuracy in experiments.
  • Microsoft Excel: Used for managing grades and student performance data.

Collaborations

Worked with faculty to revise lab protocols and improve the overall learning experience. Played a key role in introducing new safety measures to enhance student confidence during lab sessions.