Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

June - August 2019 • Haverford, PA

What I liked

Working with students

What I wish was different

More flexible schedule

Advice

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Special Education Teaching Assistant

June - August 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the uniqueness of the program and the ability to have an hands on teaching experience !

What I wish was different

I wish if I had made the lesson plan ahead of time before starting the program.

Advice

Be friendly with the student but also maintain a sense of authority !

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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

June - August 2019 • Haverford, PA

What I liked

Working with students and helping them learn.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Program Assistant

June - July 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

This is a really wonderful program. You get to work with really talented kids, but the class sizes are small so it's not overwhelming. The pay is pretty good for three weeks of work.

What I wish was different

I wish the program had been longer! The hours were long, and I was on my feet a lot, but it was worth it.

Advice

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Resident Assistant

June - July 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I loved the environment that the staff built with the students and the faculty. Everyone was positive and passionate about what they did.

What I wish was different

The length. I wish the program was a little longer, because it is such an amazing experience.

Advice

Have fun and make connections.

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Chemistry Teaching Assistant

June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

-I got to see what it was like to work as a TA in a different campus, for a different program, for younger students -It allowed me to discern whether or not I wanted to pursue teaching in the future -Getting to work with a diverse group of individuals -Great opportunity to live and work outside of Santa Clara

What I wish was different

Advice

-If an employer visits your campus you should make an effort to drop by and meet them, even if it's just for a while. Make sure to follow up with a thank you email.

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Program Assistant

July - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

I loved getting the opportunity to work closely with the elementary aged children in my class, as well as to work with my fellow PA's and my Instructor.

What I wish was different

I wish the administration had been a bit more organized

Advice

Be prepared to be on your feet all day!

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Resident assistant

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I got to interact with campers and staff from all over the world. It is hosted at cool locations, like San Francisco and Rhode Island. Was a lot of fun.

What I wish was different

Advice

Embrace the craziness that comes with dealing with groups of children and don’t be scared to spend your summer far away from home.

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Health Assistant

June - August 2018 • Bristol, RI

What I liked

- My exposure to the health field through the mentorship of a nurse. I had to participate in the day-to-day operation of the site health office, keep track of students' medications and medical appointments, confer with parents, act as a liaison with nearby medical professionals, and provide support to administrative and other staff. - Leadership experience (I was part of the administrative staff and help make some major decisions for the students) - Flexibility

What I wish was different

Working hours were explicit from the start so that I could be mentally prepared for it.

Advice

Be ready to work 8hrs or more a day and don't be lazy and also if you are not good with kids, this isn't for you.

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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

It was a great atmosphere, and I had the chance to teach teach younger students computer science.

What I wish was different

I wish the organization itself was a little more organized and coherent.

Advice

Always keep an open mind to opportunities. I did not plan on working at CTY this summer, but I have it a chance and it was an amazing experience.

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Senior Resident Assistant

June - August 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

I loved working with a cohort of adults who are equally passionate about educating and empowering young minds. My coworkers were hardworking and intelligent individuals, and I personally enjoyed managing a team and getting close with them in the workplace. The students are also incredible to work with. They are open-minded, incredibly smart, and they are curious about different subjects, cultures, and people. It's a fast-paced work environment, so there was never a dull moment, and the Santa Cruz location was beautiful.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was a better line of communication with the higher administration and the lower rungs of administration. For instance, as the Senior RA, I had very close contact with my co-SRA and the Dean of Students, but the channels between us and, say, the Site Director were loose at best. It was not always easy to hear from them regarding policy changes, and it was also difficult for us to enact policy change because we did not have communication with them.

Advice

The days are long and you have to love working with kids and have a passion for working with others. The unusual thing about working at a camp is that you have to create your own work-life balance. Sometimes you have to compartmentalize your personal life and your professional life, or you may get bogged down with work and stress!

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Residential Assistant

June - August 2018 • Saratoga Springs, NY

What I liked

The work culture was generally positive, and the work was fulfilling! I got a chance to make real connections with my coworkers and the students we were working with.

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep in mind that this is more or less a 24/7 job. Downtime and days off are built into the work schedule, but you will be expected to be on call almost all day, including if a student needs something in the middle of the night. Only take this job if you are willing to put in the time.

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Resident Assistant

June - August 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed working with people form different backgrounds and loved the fact that i served as a role model to the kids under my care.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

High tolerance and patience level and be open to differing opinions.

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Resident Assistant

June - August 2018 • Haverford, PA

What I liked

I liked working with the kids and giving them a great summer. The staff was also amazing

What I wish was different

The pay is honestly not enough. You work 18 hour days during the week and all 24 hours on the weekend, which comes out to $3 an hour before taxes.

Advice

Make sure you take care of yourself along with the kids.

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Health Assistant

June - August 2018 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

Housing and food was paid for.

What I wish was different

I wish that the schedule allowed more time off.

Advice

It's a good experience in a different setting. It's really good for making connections with collegues from all over the US and the world.

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Program Assistant

June - August 2017 • Sandy Spring, MD

What I liked

I was able to be a teaching assistant in the classroom and then also a facilitator during activities, making it a fun summer job for a prospective teacher in the near future.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make relationships with your mentor, administration, and staff. Creating those connections will make the job more enjoyable and make you want to come back for next summer.

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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I loved working with my students. They were, for most of the time, eager to learn and a fun bunch to work with. They were a motivational force for me and I learned as much from them as they have learned from me.

What I wish was different

I wished the administration could have been a bit looser to allow for more traditions that are unique to CTY and not available in other summer camps.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for help or advice, the other teaching and residential staff are amazing and approachable people.

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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)

June - August 2018 • Bristol, RI

What I liked

I had to learn on-the-run how to teach in an effective manner, and to cater to my students’ needs, which was challenging but fun.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Teaching Assistant

June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

CTY was a great student teaching program that introduced me to many different intellectual students such as the ones from our university. The atmosphere is extremely pleasant, and it is an overall wonderful summer job.

What I wish was different

Sometimes things can be a bit chaotic, but that comes when it comes with working with middle and high schoolers. If anything, this job really helped me to learn how to perform certain tasks on the spot or how to handle different situations when needed.

Advice

Do not go into this job without a genuine love for working with younger students. The children are giving their summers to have a great time, and you are expected to be able to help create an exciting, studious atmosphere for all the students.

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