Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)
June - August 2018 • San Bruno, CA
What I liked
I loved working with high-school aged girls. I also liked that I learnt a lot of languages and concepts that I wouldn't have had the chance to learn in college-- I feel so much note confident entering the professional CS world now.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more training on the material.
Advice
Definitely try all the projects the students are assigned yourself! It will help build your portfolio and give you a deeper understanding of the content.
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Teaching assistant
June - July 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
Really inspiring work. Great to see my personal influence on younger girls
What I wish was different
Advice
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High School Teacher Intern
June - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
Teaching was a fun learning experience for me and I loved seeing the girls learn about computer science.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Apply for internships early and don’t be afraid to do something that seems a little bit scary.
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Teaching Assistant
June - August 2018 • Glendale, CA
What I liked
Being a teaching assistant was a great experience because I felt like I was learning the fundamentals of CS better by teaching it. I also got to build relationships with the students and felt like a mentor to these girls. I didn't only teach the girls CS, but led discussions about the ethics of the advancement of technology and about women in technology.
What I wish was different
Advice
Some students are not going to be working and it's important to check in with them once in a while. They might just be having a bad day. Don't assume anything. Just be transparent and communicate well with everybody.
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Assistant Teacher
June - August 2017 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
My team was very collaborative and supportive. I loved my students and felt like I learned a lot about teaching. While it wasn't an industry internship I feel like the lessons I learned there also made me a better coder.
What I wish was different
Your experience depends heavily on your specific team. I had a great experience but some people have not, I wish that GHC didn't rely so heavily on the hosts/teachers and structured the program more.
Advice
Make sure to pick a location that is easy to commute to/affordable to live near because they don't provide a stipend. Also you make minimum wage so pick a state with a high minimum wage
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Teaching Assistant
May - August 2018 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Overall it was a great experience, I liked working with all of the students and it was very fulfilling to help them in the second half of the program use what we had taught them to create their projects about their own passions.
What I wish was different
Advice
It’s definitely a useful job for those not sure of exactly what they want to do with Computer Science and want to get more technical experience.
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Teaching Assistant
May - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Minority representation in teaching staff and the opportunity to work with high school girls is all socioeconomic statuses.
What I wish was different
Wouldn't change a thing!
Advice
Be patient with your coworkers and superiors!
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Teaching Assistant
May - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The flexibility of the courses and how passionate the students were!
What I wish was different
How much had been packed into a day... sometimes we had to skip lessons entirely in order to make our schedules work.
Advice
Take mini-breaks throughout the day--it's hard to always be 'on' for 8 hours!
