Teaching Assistant: Social Psychology

During the Spring of 2023, I worked as a graduate teaching assistant for Dr. Sarah Gaither’s course Social Psychology at Duke University. In addition to grading, I held weekly office hours to answer students’ questions and provide additional support. I also had the exciting opportunity to serve as a guest lecturer, teaching a class on Close Relationships, a topic I find particularly fascinating.

Some comments of my students at the end of the term:

• “Gabriela delivered an excellent lecture on close relationships. She was an incredible mixture of vulnerable and knowledgeable that made her lecture very engaging. Her speaking style is awesome, and I would look forward to taking any class she taught.”
• “I loved Gabriela’s lecture. I thought she did a great job of making it personal to her and her story but also making important cultural connections.”
• “I love Gabriela – I had her as a TA for a different class in the past and got to know her more through that course, and really came to love her through that course. She is always so friendly and has such a positive and happy presence. I loved how she included personal anecdotes in her guest lecture – she was relatable and fun and made us all want to pay attention!”