Julia (she/her/hers) has been teaching Latin, classical literature, and ancient mediterranean cultural studies at UW-Madison since 2021. Prior to arriving in Madison, she has taught and tutored informally at many levels of education. She particularly enjoys teaching students the skills of expression and argument, and delights in seeing students develop confident attitudes toward their mastery of material in her classroom. Her favourite courses to teach thus far had been Latin and Classical Mythology, both of which provide rich opportunities for students to engage with the ancient world directly. Julia works hard to make Greek and Roman material fun and accessible to students, and to ensure that every student leaves her classroom with a lasting curiosity about other cultures and the skills to investigate the mysteries of our own culture and others.
Zoe has been working with students for 6 years, as a teaching assistant for 3 years, and half of that time here at UW-Madison. She believes the students here are uniquely driven to succeed and collaborate, and she especially admires those who bring this attitude to classes outside of their major. She has taught a variety of courses for students throughout their college experience, from General Biology to the Vegetation of Wisconsin. Zoe enjoys working with undergraduates earlier in their career the most because she likes to help them explore a variety of topics new to them to find their interests. She finds that they also are the most helpful in honing her teaching practice, the questions they ask help her reevaluate how she can present the material. She always wants to keep learning new ways of helping students succeed, so that she can equip them to push their learning limits. She does this primarily through making the classroom as comfortable a space as possible, by connecting students with their peers, understanding their humanness, and being transparent with my material and learning goals.
Mingxin is a rising fourth-year Ph.D. student in Economics at UW-Madison with three years of teaching experience in Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Previously, he led Pre-calculus recitations at the Ohio State University as an undergraduate. Mingxin’s teaching focuses on empowering students to become effective problem-solvers while fostering a supportive learning environment. He actively seeks students’ feedback, incorporating suggestions, and address concerns promptly. In his discussion sections, Mingxin combines concise reviews with interactive group work, frequently checking in with students to help them build a strong foundation. He finds the most rewarding moments in teaching to be when students confidently explain their reasoning with clarity and precision.