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TAFP Student Interest Form

If you are interested in attending an information session to learn more about the Teaching Fellowship Program, please complete the TAFP Student Interest Form.

We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2022 cohort.
The Teaching Assistant Fellowship Program is a program designed to prepare graduate students to be exceptional candidates for doctoral Teaching Assistant and Community College teaching positions. Fellows are selected through a competitive application and interview process.  Program training focuses on a broad range of topics including: teaching philosophy development, syllabus and lesson design, professional development and principles in advanced pedagogy. Upon completion of the program, Fellows are awarded the fellowship and receive a Certificate of Teaching.

Faculty Reference Survey
Click the word SURVEY if you are a faculty member completing a reference for a student applying to the Teaching Assistant Fellowship Program.

Special Note: Only completed applications will be considered. A completed application consists of your application submission and your faculty reference survey. Both must be completed by the application due date.

Click the accordion below to view the program requirements and fellows.

Things you should know before submitting your application

  • A small cohort of approximately 18 students will be selected for this program.
  • This is not a course but an independent CSUN program offered by the Office of Graduate Studies.
  • The program will take place over the course of the semester.
  • Students MUST attend all sessions to be eligible for the certificate and $400 stipend.
  • Sessions will be held from 12:00pm - 2:00pm every Friday, August 19th - November 18th.
  • Sessions will be offered in-person and on Zoom.

In order to submit your application, please have the following items available

  • Personal Statement addressing why you want to be a part of this program (limited to 500 words).
  • Why is it important to consider diversity when you are teaching statement (limited to 250 words).

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a CSUN graduate student within one year of earning your degree.

Important Dates

  • Application opens: Monday, May 9th
  • Application due date: Monday, June 6th by 5 PM
  • Application finalist interviews: Tuesday, June 21st - Thursday, June 23th
  • Student notification: Monday, July 11th
  • Program begins: Friday, August 19th   

What must you do if chosen to participate in this program?

  • Attend weekly meetings
  • Attend a teaching workshop (e.g. Graduate Studies, Library, Faculty Development, etc.)
  • Compose a teaching statement
  • Engage in teaching experiences

Past Fellows-Spring 2022 Cohort

  1. Albert-Fred Tolentino Aquino
    Graduate Student
    Department of Biology
  2. Jocelyn Berit Christensen
    Graduate Student
    Department of Physics and Astronomy
  3. Alejandro Xavier Colon
    Graduate Student
    Department of Communication Studies
  4. Kimberly Felix
    Graduate Student
    Department of Health Sciences
  5. Detrich Galloway
    Graduate Student
    Department of Health Sciences
  6. Diego Alejandro Gomez Morales
    Graduate Student
    Department of Biology
  7. Elizabeth Beatrice Haddad
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
  8. Sana Khouri Accad
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
  9. Tara Nicole Lee
    Graduate Student
    Department of Linguistics/TESL
  10. Vicken Mike Mouradian
    Graduate Student
    Department of History
  11. Meghan Hart OBrien
    Graduate Student
    Department of Physics and Astronomy
  12. Duyen Pham
    Graduate Student
    Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 
  13. Kiana Marie Requena
    Graduate Student 
    Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
  14. Kaela Tyler
    Graduate Student
    Department of Biology
  15. Cristian Fernando Vasquez Tinajero
    Graduate Student
    Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
  16. Angel Manuel Vazquez-Lozada
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Past Fellows-Fall 2021 Cohort

  1. Corin Alvarado
    Graduate Student
    Department of English
  2. Nina Bean
    Graduate Student
    Department of Biology
  3. Allea Cauilan
    Graduate Student
    Department of Biology
  4. LeeAndra Chergey
    Graduate Student
    Department of English
  5. Purva Choudhary
    Graduate Student
    Department of Computer Science
  6. Stephan Fitzpatrick
    Graduate Student
    Department of Kinesiology
  7. Kimberly Garcia-Galvez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Sociology
  8. Toni-Ann Hall
    Graduate Student
    Department of Linguistics
  9. Albert Herrera
    Graduate Student
    Department of Sociology
  10. Marie Jackson
    Graduate Student
    Department of Political Science
  11. Melissa Mathews
    Graduate Student
    Department of Anthropology
  12. Maria Olivet
    Graduate Student
    Department of Sociology
  13. Paul Parrett
    Graduate Student 
    Department of Anthropology
  14. Valeria  Ramirez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Sociology
  15. Jean Pauline Serrano
    Graduate Student
    Department of Psychology
  16. Emily Wilson
    Graduate Student
    Department of Biology

Past Fellows-Spring 2021 Cohort

  1. Angel Arizpe
    Graduate Student
    Department of Health Sciences
  2. Cameron Brenner
    Graduate Student
    Department of Political Science
  3. Idania Brown
    Graduate Student
    Department of Health Sciences
  4. Tiffany Chapman
    Graduate Student
    Department of Health Sciences
  5. Brandon Gauthier
    Graduate Student
    Department of English
  6. Elizabeth Gutierrez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
  7. Daniella Hernandez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Chicana/o Studies
  8. Ngozi Nnoli
    Graduate Student
    Department of Kinesiology
  9. Minnie Reyes
    Graduate Student
    Department of Sociology
  10. Roxan Rivas
    Graduate Student
    Department of Urban Studies and Planning
  11. Joshua Vicente
    Graduate Student
    Department of Kinesiology
  12. Stephen Than
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling

Past Fellows-Fall 2020 Cohort

Are you interested in applying? Please feel free to contact one of our past fellows.

  1. Yonatan Barrera
    Graduate Student
    Department of Social Work
  2. Gabriel Cooper
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
  3. Reina Ferrufino
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
  4. Gabriela Flores
    Graduate Student
    Department of Sociology
  5. Alejandra Fregozo
    Graduate Student
    Department of Chicana/o Studies
  6. Arthur Tomas Hernandez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Chicana/o Studies
  7. Brittney Jimenez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Chicana/o Studies
  8. Mariana Marquez
    Graduate Student
    Department of Psychology
  9. Rudri Oza
    Graduate Student
    Department of Computer Science
  10. Fabian Pacheco
    Alternate Email
    Graduate Student
    Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
  11. Kimiko Taguchi
    Alternate Email
    Graduate Student
    Department of Urban Studies and Planning

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