Teaching Assistant: American Government and Politics

Undergraduate course, Northwestern University, Department of Political Science, 2020

Teaching Assistant for Prof. Chloe Thurston’s course on American Government and Politics. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the structures, institutions, and processes of American politics and governance.

Responsibilities

  • Led weekly discussion sections to explore key concepts from lectures
  • Designed supplemental materials to enhance student understanding
  • Provided extensive feedback on student writing assignments
  • Mentored students interested in American politics research
  • Assisted with course administration and exam preparation

Student Evaluation: 5.9/6

Note: Served as Teaching Assistant for this course in multiple quarters: Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Fall 2022