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Service-Learning Teaching Assistant Program

We are now accepting applications for the spring 2010 semester on a rolling basis until positions have been filled!

The Service-Learning Teaching Assistant (S-LTA) Program provide opportunities for students to take on leadership positions through which they provide support for courses utilizing service-learning.  S-LTAs engage in ongoing training and reflection session, and gain skills in service-learning pedagogy, facilitation, and community building faciliated by the Center of Community Service's Service-Learning Coordinator.  S-LTAs collaborate with faculty, community partners and peers to apply the best practices to their utilization of service-learning.  S-LTAs work to ensure both learning and service goals are met by,

  • identifying appropriate community partnerships for the course
  • establishing service experiences that match the learning objectives
  • providing students with an orientation about S-L
  • monitoring student service roles/projects
  • enhancing and maintaining the community partnership(s)
  • co-facilitating reflection discussions and assignments
  • regularly assessing and evaluating the experiences and partnerships

S-L TA Spring 2008 Recognition Celebration

S-LTAs, Spring 2008
Top row, left to right: Mary Pugliese, Erin O'Toole, Lisa Paquette, Caitlyn Keckeissen, and Stacey Glidden; Bottom row, left to right: Amanda Parker, Kristen Simonelli - Associate Director & Service-Learning Coordinator, Maria Graceffa, and Danielle Eustice

Student Applicants must be able to,

  • participate in trainings and course preparation starting the beginning of August through December for the fall, or the beginning of December through April for the spring
  • dedicate approximately 10 hours as week to the role, including: attending the assigned S-L course, holding weekly office hours, participating in biweekly S-LTA reflection sessions, and meeting with your faculty member or community partners

Student Compensation & Benefit Options

  • Students can choose one of the following compensation or credit bearing options, including: work-study, practicum, internship, directed/independent study, co-op, $700 stipend, or education award 
  •  A $1000 - $1800 Education Award through AmeriCorps Student Leaders in Service Program if available and applicable (students must be a US Citizens or Permanent US Resident to meet AmeriCorps requirements and engage in a minimum of 300 hours of service to take advantage of this benefit. Both W-S and non W-S students are eligible for benefit, additional program details can be discussed during interviews.)
  • Trainings and professional development provided throughout

S-LTA Program Description (PDF)

S-LTA Student Application (PDF)

Congratulations to the following 13 students for being selected to become a Service-Learning Teaching Assistant for Fall 2009!

  • Caitlin McDermott, CAS ‘09

  • Fran Sorrentino, CAS ‘09

  • Alex Bracey, CAS ‘10

  • Alison Cunningham, graduate practicum student, BCHS ‘10

  • Maddy Gabor, CAS ‘10

  • Betsy Scholz, CAS ‘10

  • Shade Switzer Berrios, CAS '10

  • Helen Schroeder, CAS ‘11

  • Amanda Stutz, CAS ‘11

  • Kim Becker, graduate student BCHS ‘12

  • Ivana Freitas, co-op student with the Center for STEM Education, CAS '12

  • Chris Stoppiello, CAS ‘12

  • Danielle Vesia, co-op student with the Service-Learning Program, CAS ‘12 

Below: Fall 2009 Service-Learning Teaching Assistants

Fall09 S-LTAs 

 

Back row, left to right: Alex Bracey, Betsy Scholz, Maddy Gabor, Kim Becker, Danielle Vesia, Helen Schroeder, Chris Stoppiello, Fran Sorrentino

Front row, left to right: Shade Switzer Berrios, Ivana Freitas, Alison Cunningham, Amanda Stutz, Caitlin McDermott

 

 

Below: Spring 2009 Service-Learning Teaching Assistants

S-L TAs Spring 2009

Back Row (left to right): Ken Lewis, Jess Byrson, Meghan Walantis, Alex Cesaro
Front Row (left to right): Janet Lui, Kate Ostrander, Julie Miller
Not Pictured: Jill McIntosh, Jenna Zaffini, Beth Gelfand