Northern Illinois University Employee Reviews for Graduate Teaching Assistant

"I have worked with my department chair and he is the best man to learn from. He guided me all the way and shared my burden most of the time in conducting laboratory sessions. He would see through it that I am comfortable and I am able to deliver the lessons in an appropriate way."

"I have worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Northern Illinois University. Even though it wasn't an Industry or Corporate job, it was still a job, and I was responsible to help 27 students and 1 instructor for the course, "Plant Location, Layout, and Materials Handling". I enjoyed my time working as a graduate teaching assistant, the instructor along with the departmental staff was really helpful and friendly."

"Working at NIU was a great experience. Working as a Teaching Assistant for the Engineering Economic Analysis course. Responsibilities include collaborating with professors to teach, conducting help sessions with undergraduate students to resolve their problems in assignments and proctoring assignments and tests. Experienced in assisting students with a range of learning differences. Developed exceptional communication skills with students and faculty."

"I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in Northern Illinois University. It was always tough to deal with lot of students at a time. As time passed, I became confident enough in dealing with lot of people at a time. My superior has given enough space to work in a peaceful environment where I can share my ideas with him."

"I had worked with NIU. It is a creative place to work."

"I have worked at Northern Illinois University as a Teaching Assistant since August of 2012."

"This was a fantastic opportunity to work for the school during school, in my department."

What do you like about working at Northern Illinois University?

"Teaching environment was excellent, and I also got to work on technical programs with students."

"Northern is a great place to get experience helping others to understand computers."

What do you like about working at Northern Illinois University?

"I love debugging and perfecting code while helping others to strengthen their abilities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your best at everything you do while enrolled in the department. Never settle for good enough, you never know when someone important will be watching."

What don't you like about working at Northern Illinois University?

"The only negative I have experienced is working with others who do not feel they have anything to learn."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be careful to maintain the standards you set for your department."