Aaron Rodriguez

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Mathematics
Iowa State University

rodr45@iastate.edu

Office: Carver 461
Office Hours: Monday 9AM-10AM, 3PM-4PM
Friday 2PM-4PM
And by appointment

About me

I am a first year graduate student at Iowa State University.

Current Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-9:00
9:00-10:00	Office Hours Carver 461
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-1:00	MATH 505 Carver 0068	MATH 562 Sweeney 1120	MATH 505 Carver 0068	MATH 562 Sweeney 1120	MATH 505 Carver 0068
1:00-2:00	MATH 533 Howe 1344	MATH 562 Sweeney 1120	MATH 533 Howe 1344	MATH 562 Sweeney 1120	MATH 533 Howe 1344
2:00-3:00					Office Hours Carver 461
3:00-4:00	Office Hours Carver 461				Office Hours Carver 461
4:00-5:00			MATH 591 Carver 118
5:00-6:00
6:00-7:00

Coursework

Spring 2013

MATH 505 - Abstract Algebra II
MATH 562 - Numerical Analysis II
Math 533 - Cryptography

Fall 2012

MATH 504 - Abstract Algebra I
MATH 561 - Numerical Analysis I
Math 501 - Intruction to Real Analysis

Currently Teaching

Spring 2013

MATH 150: Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

TA Coordinator
- Trained TAs on Microsoft Excel and MyLabsPlus;
- Coordinated TA availability during exam weeks and Finals Week;
- Assisted the TAs in class during exam weeks and Finals Week;
- Assisted students with homework in office hours;
- Worked with the Course Coordinator, Dr. Jun Pan, to ensure that the course website was updated regularly;
- Sent weekly email updates to inform the class about due dates, upcoming exams, course policies, etc.;
- Responded to student emails regarding course content and policies.

Previous Teaching Assignments

Fall 2012

MATH 150: Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

Teaching Assistant
- Provided one-on-one help for students during scheduled lab hours;
- Gained experience with MyLabsPlus;