Teachers and TA's: any advice for a new TA?

I start working as a TA (a sub position) tomorrow. im kind of nervous (only job i ever had was in a pizza shop) and i want to make a good impression on my first day, and i hardly know what im going into (they gave me no training, just a 18 page manual). of course i want to do good because i want to help the students out the best i can and i want to gain experience in this job that will help me when i become a teacher (i intend on being a teacher when i get my BA,) but getting promoted to a full time position would be nice too. any teachers or TA's here who can give me advice? Thanks!Teachers and TA's: any advice for a new TA?
Here are some tips (from the best TA that I have ever had):


1-Be encouraging. If they answered the questions correctly or if they did a good job with their assignments/homeworks/quiz you can always make them feel good by saying good job guys!


2-Be friendly so they won't be intimidated asking you questions.


3-If you're explaining a topic to them, get them involved. ask them questions and make them think.


4-Know your stuff. Otherwise you won't earn their respect.


5-Learn their names


6- Ask them about their academic background and how much they know about the course.


7- have a good sense of humour and make them enjoy the class.


8- You can always tell them to expect a pop quiz on the material that you're going to cover that day (you can give them a pop quiz but discard the papers later and tell them they didn't do as well as you expected them to do so you are not considering their grade) They will love you for this and they will be motivated to study for the next pop quiz! also this makes them prepared for the class.


9- you can always tell them that this is the best class that you've ever had and you're very proud of them.


10-Don't tell them it's your first time teaching. Even if they ask you can say it is the first time you're teaching this class.


Good Luck!Teachers and TA's: any advice for a new TA?
Be friendly with students and staff. Do the tasks that the teacher asks of you in a timely manner. Help the students by guiding them to find answers, don't just give the right answer. Be a good role model for the students and treat them with respect. Don't let them walk all over you either; it's important to be firm but not a drill sergeant. Lastly, it becomes easier and less intimidating as time goes by and you get experience. you'll do fine.
Be respectful and work hard! Be a good role model for the kids, do whatever the teacher asks and get to know the people in the office. Ask the teacher if she could give you any advice on what it will take to be a great teacher. (Teachers love giving advice;)) Good luck! and Have fun!