Building Confidence as a Teacher

Every year, hundreds of Harvard undergraduates stream into math courses offered by the Department of Mathematics. Whether learning linear algebra or calculus, they can turn to the teaching fellows (TFs), who are the chief instructors for these courses, when they hit stumbling blocks. While TFs play an important role in the education of Harvard undergraduates, the name belies the true nature of this role. TFs live double lives, as both teachers and students. This duality is particularly prominent for Chi-Yun Hsu, a PhD student in the Department of Mathematics and a recent recipient of the Derek C. Bok Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching of Undergraduates.

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