Teaching and mentoring across clinical and classroom settings

"Lauren was the most relaxed and reassuring TA I've ever had. She was very approachable and personable, which helped me not stress about reaching out with questions. I was very lucky to have her as my TA."

"Lauren is the most exceptional teaching assistant I have ever encountered. From the very beginning of the course, she demonstrated genuine care for her students' well-being and understanding of the material. She consistently responds to emails almost immediately, which is incredibly helpful when we're facing tight deadlines or need clarification on assignments."

"I loved having Lauren as my TA for this course. Not only is she super kind and cares about her student learning, she is also an inspiring person. She is really helpful in answering student questions and implementing forms to ensure that everyone has a chance to give feedback and have a say in the structure of discussion section. Her discussions were organized and thoughtful."

"She's an amazing T.A. She breaks down the workload so students in her group can understand. very approachable. very passionate about research! i wish she could always be my T.A. She definitely listens to your concerns and helps out in any way that she can."

"Lauren was the most knowledgeable and caring teaching assistant I have ever met. She always responded to my emails promptly and willingly answered any questions I had during class whenever I approached her. She was extremely helpful in improving my assignments and genuinely wanted me to succeed in the course. Additionally, she was always understanding and took the time to listen to us."

"Lauren's teaching approach was truly exceptional, and it was clear that she was not only passionate about the course material but also about helping students succeed. Her accessibility and willingness to provide support and guidance were invaluable resources that students could rely on throughout the course."

"Lauren has been my favorite TA here at UCLA. You can really see that she cares for her students and that she is there for them. During our class discussion sections, she was very understanding, explained everything to detail, and let us know any tips or things that would help us improve our paper writing. Nothing but good things to say about her :)"

"Our teaching assistant has been the best TA I've encountered throughout my academic journey. She was very kind and always helped my classmates and me whenever we needed assistance. She responded to emails promptly and kept us organized. Her presentations were engaging and interesting. I felt at ease asking for help, and she was always available in class for us."

"Lauren was a tremendous help during and throughout the class. I appreciated all of her patience, advice, and how she taught us beyond only being students in that class but college kids in general. You could see she was great at being a TA and that reflected onto us and she motivated me to push better for different things."

"Lauren literally turns the class so much more manageable by being there. She is providing so much good feedback all the time and goes out of her way to do so. I always felt that if I was struggling or confused I could just ask Lauren what to do. She is an exceptional TA, I strongly believe there was nothing she needed to improve on."

"Lauren used her background as a neuro ICU nurse to supplement the content nicely and contributed her own knowledge whenever the situation presented — really helpful in allowing us to see how what we were learning in theory translates practically in an actual clinical environment."

"This TA is very friendly and knowledgable about the topic. She connects what we learn to real life scenarios, which really helps to simplify the abstract philosophical ideas. She explains things well and cares very much about her students' learning. Overall a great quarter!"

"I must say that Lauren was the best TA I ever had. Whenever I needed help with my writing or had any concerns with the section, she was always willing to assist us and responded to emails quickly. Her organizational skills were commendable, and her engaging presentation in class captured my attention and sparked my interest in the field she worked in."

"Lauren is a highly skilled nurse who is passionate about sharing her knowledge. Her lectures are based on the latest evidence-based practices. She is an excellent role model and often shares her personal experiences in nursing, which is particularly valuable for students interested in this specialty."

"Lauren is a joy to have as a TA. She is kind and knowledgeable. Her career cross-country as a neuro nurse adds to the content of the course and lets students learn how nursing is across the country. I was so happy to have her this quarter."

"Lauren was a great addition to this class and I'm very happy she TA'd. She had a wealth of important knowledge to contribute to our learning."

"Lauren was amazing and had a great sense of humor. Yet she can incorporate all of her great characteristics in teaching future nurses."

"This TA was very attentive and well-organized. I enjoyed how she could integrate her own practice and experiences into the relevance of the class."

"What stood out to me was the level of detail in Lauren's feedback, which was always constructive, encouraging, and tailored to each student's individual needs. She took the time to provide feedback on areas where students excelled as well as areas that needed improvement, and this level of attention helped to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment. Furthermore, Lauren went above and beyond her role as a teaching assistant to help me connect with professors and find research labs, which demonstrated her commitment to helping students succeed not only in the course but also in their academic and professional pursuits. Lauren's passion for the nursing profession and research as a whole was contagious, and her efforts to provide students with a deep understanding of the subject matter were evident in the classroom. She always had the answers to our questions and was able to explain complex concepts in a way that made them easier to understand. In addition to her intelligence and expertise, Lauren's kindness, patience, and genuine care for her students made it easy for us to approach her with any questions or concerns. Her ability to connect with students on a personal level helped to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment, which contributed to our success in the course. Lauren's dedication to her students, her passion for the course material, and her commitment to advancing the nursing profession make her a valuable asset to any academic community. Her efforts to create a supportive learning environment and provide individualized support and guidance demonstrate her commitment to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed. I have no doubt that Lauren will continue to make significant contributions to the field of nursing and positively impact the lives of her future students."

"Throughout the whole quarter TA Lauren demonstrated powerful strengths while helping teach the course. One of the strengths she demonstrated to have was excellent communication skills. As a teacher assistant, Lauren made sure that in every discussion class the information she delivered to us was clear and understandable, specially when it came to the feedback and rubric on our final paper. Another of the strengths she portrayed was being flexible during crucial circumstances. I say this from experience, when returning back to class she made sure that I was caught up with all my writing sections and feedback. Furthermore, she also displayed patience when we students overwhelmed her with questions regarding our paper."

"Lauren was a great addition to this course. She shared valuable knowledge about her experience working in the neuro ICU and her current research project. Having not known much about research and the neuro ICU, her opinions and experience shared was very helpful. Also during the class, she was able to provide additional information adding to course content. Also, I really appreciate how approachable she has been throughout the quarter and how welcoming she is to students. She even opened up the option for us to contact her after the course is completed, which I think would be really helpful in providing us insight about nursing overall."