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4 things you should know about being a postgraduate tutor

June 10, 2019June 14, 2019Leave a comment

Being a postgraduate tutor has been one of the best things I’ve ever done, hands down. I was so nervous when I was offered my first classes, teaching medieval literature (from Old English riddles to Chaucer and Henryson) to second year undergraduates. As is typical for me, I ended up spending a lot of time … Continue reading 4 things you should know about being a postgraduate tutor

6 Tips for New GTAs

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018Leave a comment

This semester I began my journey not only as the SGSAH blogger and a 2nd-year PhD student AND a wife...I began GTA-ing. Being a Graduate Teaching Assistant had been my M.O. (loving the acronyms here) since I first experienced teaching University students during my undergrad when I was a Peer Facilitator. This role had me … Continue reading 6 Tips for New GTAs

The perfect metaphor from my PhD

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017Leave a comment

Yo! Apologies it's been all quiet on the Western Front (SGSAH blog) this week; I've been SO BUSY and then got sick, probably as a result of all the busy-ness. The lesson? Don't do anything, ever! Just kidding, of course it's great to stay busy. It's a fantastic distraction from the end of the world, … Continue reading The perfect metaphor from my PhD

Reflections on Teaching

January 18, 2017May 6, 20172 Comments

It turns out getting into gear for teaching is...exhausting! Mostly because I was having weird panic dreams about being in class and forgetting which text we were covering, then waking up in a cold sweat. And also the general admin that goes along with a teaching position is a draaaaaag. So many new and different … Continue reading Reflections on Teaching

New Term for a New Teacher

January 4, 2017May 6, 2017Leave a comment

Happy new year, folks! I hope you've had a very restful break and you're pumped and ready to step once more onto the PhD carousel. I'm currently pepping myself up with a super strong coffee (rated SIX on the packet!) in order to face my inbox. Before I started this I considered writing a blog … Continue reading New Term for a New Teacher

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