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TA Training Series - Teaching with Confidence: Classroom Presence, Power Dynamics, and Engagement for TAs, GIs, and Postdocs

by Graduate School

Learning Graduate/Professional Professional Development

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

1 PM – 2 PM CST (GMT-6)

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Whether you're stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking to strengthen your presence in the classroom, this session will give you tools to teach with confidence, authority, and care. We’ll explore strategies for setting boundaries, handling disruptions, and managing classroom dynamics while remaining approachable and student-centered. You’ll learn how to build rapport and foster a safe, respectful environment that supports learners from diverse backgrounds and encourages student engagement. Finally, we'll look at how to adapt these strategies for online classes.
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Rachel Long

Director of TAILS

University of Missouri

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Rachel is the Director of Teaching Assistant Instructional & Language Support (TAILS) for the Graduate School at the University of Missouri. She is passionate about advancing the success of teaching assistants, graduate instructors, and postdoctoral scholars through professional development programming, teaching development resources for supervising faculty, and language assessment and instruction for English learners. She finds it deeply rewarding to help this diverse and dedicated community achieve their academic and career goals.

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