Courses taken / TAed

Friendly. Answer questions well.
Good knowledge of the subject and the encouragement for interactions in the class.
Organized recitation plan. Friendly in recitation and encouraging for class to participate. Very willing help during office hours. Clear in explaining things in recitation.
Active learning strategies with students are very good.
He is good at getting to the point. He does a lot of work for the students and it shows.
Whether or not it was planned, the class seems to be directing the content of the recitation, making it feel more personal and effective in a way.
Examples of proofs and class concepts were always helpful. Interaction with students in oral homework was insightful and constructive. Never used powerpoint! (I hate powerpoint lectures/recitations.)
Very relevant problems brought up and discussed. Made understanding of abstract concepts easier by linking concepts taught in class.
Very well prepared for lessons, able to explain concepts well.
Very clear explanations. Clear and big handwriting. Bright (i.e. no boring and monotonous) voice. Very interesting introduction (person bubble sort on 1st class).
He is very open and casual -- makes conversing and discussing problems very easy and comfortable.
Very enthusiastic, well prepared. Gives good, illustrative examples, responds to questions in a helpful way.
(answer to question, what specific suggestions do you have to help your TA improve his teaching?) None. I was very pleased with his teaching.
He knows what he's talking about.
Taka is really knowledgeable and does a good job of teaching. He explains very well. He's always willing to help as well. He's really good at grading things promptly.

Average overall rating: 3.71/4.00

Takayuki Osogami

Deparment of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University