1. Student ASE Evaluation for Vincent Kuri
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 141 - Intro/Computer Architecture (Porter, Leonard Emerson)
Fall 2014
Number of Evaluations Submitted: 21
Number of Students Enrolled: 89
1. The Teaching Assistant was well organized and prepared for class.
13 (61.9%): Strongly Agree
7 (33.3%): Agree
1 (4.8%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
2. The Teaching Assistant consistently arrived at lecture, section/lab, office hours and exams
on time.
14 (66.7%): Strongly Agree
6 (28.6%): Agree
1 (4.8%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
3. The Teaching Assistant presented course material clearly and answered questions
accurately in class.
12 (57.1%): Strongly Agree
9 (42.9%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
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4. The Teaching Assistant helped develop my thinking skills on the subject.
12 (57.1%): Strongly Agree
7 (33.3%): Agree
2 (9.5%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
5. Feedback from the Teaching Assistant on assignments, exams and/or papers was helpful
and constructive.
11 (52.4%): Strongly Agree
6 (28.6%): Agree
3 (14.3%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (4.8%): Not Applicable
6. The Teaching Assistant's explanations were appropriate, being neither too complicated nor
too simple.
11 (52.4%): Strongly Agree
9 (42.9%): Agree
1 (4.8%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
7. The Teaching Assistant answered questions clearly and effectively, helping students to
make connections among the course readings, assignments, and lectures.
11 (52.4%): Strongly Agree
6 (28.6%): Agree
4 (19.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
8. The Teaching Assistant was genuinely interested in and enthusiastic about teaching.
13 (61.9%): Strongly Agree
6 (28.6%): Agree
2 (9.5%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
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9. The Teaching Assistant was accessible to students outside of class (office hours, e-mail,
etc.).
8 (38.1%): Strongly Agree
9 (42.9%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
4 (19.0%): Not Applicable
10. The Teaching Assistant effectively connected the section/lab exercises with the material
covered in lecture.
12 (57.1%): Strongly Agree
9 (42.9%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
11. In terms of communication skills, did the Teaching Assistant demonstrate any of the
following? (check all that apply)
16 (80.0%): No issues
0 (0.0%): Too quiet
0 (0.0%): Too loud
3 (15.0%): Too fast
0 (0.0%): Too slow
0 (0.0%): Poor grammar and/or English language skills
1 (5.0%): Used filler words such as "um"
0 (0.0%): Other (please describe)
12. I would recommend this Teaching Assistant to other students.
14 (66.7%): Strongly Agree
6 (28.6%): Agree
1 (4.8%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
13. Please describe this person's greatest strengths as a Teaching Assistant.
• Amazing tutor, goes out of his way to help students understand- Stays longer, explains in a
different approach if the student is still confused.
• everything
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• Helpful
• knowledge
• speaks clear enough
• Very approachable.
• Very clear and concise explanations.
• very knowledgeable, friendly, goes through the material in section with ease
• Vincent was very good at explaining the concepts clearly and taking time to review material that
we were confused about.
14. Please describe this person's greatest weaknesses as a Teaching Assistant.
• Didn't see one, but I didn't attend consistently to section, or office hours
• No weaknesses noted.
• not applicable
• not enough office hours
• Nothing
• Sometimes talks too fast and seems a little frantic
15. Do you have any other comments to add to your evaluation?
Please provide any additional constructive comments
• Excellent TA
• He was SUPER helpful! Going to his discussions really helped me to grasp concepts better.
• I would love to get Vincent as a tutor again!
Please note that any responses or comments submitted by evaluators do not necessarily reflect the
opinions of instructors, Computer Science and Engineering, Academic Affairs, or UC San Diego.
Responses and comments are made available without auditing or editing, and they may not be
modified or deleted, to ensure that each evaluator has an opportunity to express his or her opinion.
5. Student ASE Evaluation for Vincent Kuri
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 141 - Intro/Computer Architecture (Porter, Leonard Emerson)
Fall 2014
Number of Evaluations Submitted: 11
Number of Students Enrolled: 110
1. The Teaching Assistant was well organized and prepared for class.
6 (54.5%): Strongly Agree
4 (36.4%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
2. The Teaching Assistant consistently arrived at lecture, section/lab, office hours and exams
on time.
5 (45.5%): Strongly Agree
5 (45.5%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
3. The Teaching Assistant presented course material clearly and answered questions
accurately in class.
4 (36.4%): Strongly Agree
6 (54.5%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
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4. The Teaching Assistant helped develop my thinking skills on the subject.
3 (27.3%): Strongly Agree
6 (54.5%): Agree
1 (9.1%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
5. Feedback from the Teaching Assistant on assignments, exams and/or papers was helpful
and constructive.
3 (27.3%): Strongly Agree
4 (36.4%): Agree
2 (18.2%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
2 (18.2%): Not Applicable
6. The Teaching Assistant's explanations were appropriate, being neither too complicated nor
too simple.
3 (27.3%): Strongly Agree
6 (54.5%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
2 (18.2%): Not Applicable
7. The Teaching Assistant answered questions clearly and effectively, helping students to
make connections among the course readings, assignments, and lectures.
3 (27.3%): Strongly Agree
7 (63.6%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
8. The Teaching Assistant was genuinely interested in and enthusiastic about teaching.
4 (36.4%): Strongly Agree
6 (54.5%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
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9. The Teaching Assistant was accessible to students outside of class (office hours, e-mail,
etc.).
3 (27.3%): Strongly Agree
5 (45.5%): Agree
1 (9.1%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
2 (18.2%): Not Applicable
10. The Teaching Assistant effectively connected the section/lab exercises with the material
covered in lecture.
4 (36.4%): Strongly Agree
6 (54.5%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (9.1%): Not Applicable
11. In terms of communication skills, did the Teaching Assistant demonstrate any of the
following? (check all that apply)
7 (63.6%): No issues
0 (0.0%): Too quiet
0 (0.0%): Too loud
1 (9.1%): Too fast
1 (9.1%): Too slow
1 (9.1%): Poor grammar and/or English language skills
0 (0.0%): Used filler words such as "um"
1 (9.1%): Other (please describe)
• not applicable
12. I would recommend this Teaching Assistant to other students.
4 (36.4%): Strongly Agree
4 (36.4%): Agree
2 (18.2%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
1 (9.1%): Strongly Disagree
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13. Please describe this person's greatest strengths as a Teaching Assistant.
• Explains things well, very excited and enthusiastic personality (shows that he is passionate
about material).
• good
• Has a solid understanding of all the course's topics, as well as the ability to explain them in good
ways.
• Vincent is very knowledgeable. He explains all concept very clearly. And I do want to point out
that he really cares about his students. He spent extra hours to help us. For some reason I was
not able to pick up my exams. He helped me to pick it up after one review session in a rainy
day. He is a responsible and a nice person.
14. Please describe this person's greatest weaknesses as a Teaching Assistant.
• meh
• None as far as I can see.
15. Do you have any other comments to add to your evaluation?
Please provide any additional constructive comments
[No Responses]
Please note that any responses or comments submitted by evaluators do not necessarily reflect the
opinions of instructors, Computer Science and Engineering, Academic Affairs, or UC San Diego.
Responses and comments are made available without auditing or editing, and they may not be
modified or deleted, to ensure that each evaluator has an opportunity to express his or her opinion.
9. Student ASE Evaluation for Vincent Kuri
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 141 - Intro/Computer Architecture (Swanson, Steven James)
Winter 2015
Number of Evaluations Submitted: 19
Number of Students Enrolled: 153
1. The Teaching Assistant was well organized and prepared for class.
13 (68.4%): Strongly Agree
5 (26.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
1 (5.3%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
2. The Teaching Assistant consistently arrived at lecture, section/lab, office hours and exams
on time.
11 (57.9%): Strongly Agree
7 (36.8%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
1 (5.3%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
3. The Teaching Assistant presented course material clearly and answered questions
accurately in class.
14 (73.7%): Strongly Agree
5 (26.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
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4. The Teaching Assistant helped develop my thinking skills on the subject.
15 (78.9%): Strongly Agree
3 (15.8%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
1 (5.3%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
5. Feedback from the Teaching Assistant on assignments, exams and/or papers was helpful
and constructive.
13 (68.4%): Strongly Agree
5 (26.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
1 (5.3%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
6. The Teaching Assistant's explanations were appropriate, being neither too complicated nor
too simple.
14 (73.7%): Strongly Agree
3 (15.8%): Agree
1 (5.3%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
1 (5.3%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
7. The Teaching Assistant answered questions clearly and effectively, helping students to
make connections among the course readings, assignments, and lectures.
16 (84.2%): Strongly Agree
2 (10.5%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
1 (5.3%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
8. The Teaching Assistant was genuinely interested in and enthusiastic about teaching.
14 (73.7%): Strongly Agree
5 (26.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
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9. The Teaching Assistant was accessible to students outside of class (office hours, e-mail,
etc.).
14 (73.7%): Strongly Agree
5 (26.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
10. The Teaching Assistant effectively connected the section/lab exercises with the material
covered in lecture.
15 (78.9%): Strongly Agree
3 (15.8%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
1 (5.3%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
11. In terms of communication skills, did the Teaching Assistant demonstrate any of the
following? (check all that apply)
15 (100.0%): No issues
0 (0.0%): Too quiet
0 (0.0%): Too loud
0 (0.0%): Too fast
0 (0.0%): Too slow
0 (0.0%): Poor grammar and/or English language skills
0 (0.0%): Used filler words such as "um"
0 (0.0%): Other (please describe)
12. I would recommend this Teaching Assistant to other students.
15 (78.9%): Strongly Agree
2 (10.5%): Agree
2 (10.5%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
13. Please describe this person's greatest strengths as a Teaching Assistant.
• Being thorough in his explanations and always providing examples while giving us clarifications
when we had any issues.
• Clear and exhaustive explanations
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• Everything
• He was very knowledgeable and prepared for his office hours. He was able to explain every
concept in many different ways to make it easy to understand. He also was very helpful for
preparing for exams, going beyond homework questions and giving multple examples of
questions that might be on the exam.
• intelligent, good at explaining
• Knowledgable, answers all questions clearly. Understands the material.
• Knows material well
• Very helpful TA.
14. Please describe this person's greatest weaknesses as a Teaching Assistant.
• Nothing
15. Do you have any other comments to add to your evaluation?
Please provide any additional constructive comments
• He should teach 141 over the summer as a professor. No joke.
• Very good TA.
Please note that any responses or comments submitted by evaluators do not necessarily reflect the
opinions of instructors, Computer Science and Engineering, Academic Affairs, or UC San Diego.
Responses and comments are made available without auditing or editing, and they may not be
modified or deleted, to ensure that each evaluator has an opportunity to express his or her opinion.
13. Student ASE Evaluation for Vincent Kuri
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 141 - Intro/Computer Architecture (Mirza, Diba)
Spring 2015
Number of Evaluations Submitted: 12
Number of Students Enrolled: 140
1. The Teaching Assistant was well organized and prepared for class.
9 (75.0%): Strongly Agree
3 (25.0%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
2. The Teaching Assistant consistently arrived at lecture, section/lab, office hours and exams
on time.
9 (75.0%): Strongly Agree
3 (25.0%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
3. The Teaching Assistant presented course material clearly and answered questions
accurately in class.
9 (75.0%): Strongly Agree
3 (25.0%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
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4. The Teaching Assistant helped develop my thinking skills on the subject.
9 (75.0%): Strongly Agree
3 (25.0%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
5. Feedback from the Teaching Assistant on assignments, exams and/or papers was helpful
and constructive.
7 (58.3%): Strongly Agree
2 (16.7%): Agree
1 (8.3%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
2 (16.7%): Not Applicable
6. The Teaching Assistant's explanations were appropriate, being neither too complicated nor
too simple.
7 (58.3%): Strongly Agree
4 (33.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (8.3%): Not Applicable
7. The Teaching Assistant answered questions clearly and effectively, helping students to
make connections among the course readings, assignments, and lectures.
7 (58.3%): Strongly Agree
5 (41.7%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
8. The Teaching Assistant was genuinely interested in and enthusiastic about teaching.
7 (58.3%): Strongly Agree
5 (41.7%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
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9. The Teaching Assistant was accessible to students outside of class (office hours, e-mail,
etc.).
9 (75.0%): Strongly Agree
2 (16.7%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
1 (8.3%): Not Applicable
10. The Teaching Assistant effectively connected the section/lab exercises with the material
covered in lecture.
8 (66.7%): Strongly Agree
4 (33.3%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
0 (0.0%): Not Applicable
11. In terms of communication skills, did the Teaching Assistant demonstrate any of the
following? (check all that apply)
9 (90.0%): No issues
0 (0.0%): Too quiet
0 (0.0%): Too loud
0 (0.0%): Too fast
0 (0.0%): Too slow
1 (10.0%): Poor grammar and/or English language skills
0 (0.0%): Used filler words such as "um"
0 (0.0%): Other (please describe)
12. I would recommend this Teaching Assistant to other students.
9 (81.8%): Strongly Agree
2 (18.2%): Agree
0 (0.0%): Neither Agree Nor Disagree
0 (0.0%): Disagree
0 (0.0%): Strongly Disagree
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13. Please describe this person's greatest strengths as a Teaching Assistant.
• explain things in a simple way
• Going over examples thoroughly.
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• good explain
• Knows the subject well. Very approachable, which I think is one of the most important parts of
being a TA. Takes time to make sure everyone understands.
• Knows what he is talking about
• This TA was fantastic. He was very good at explaining topics, and his discussions helped me
immensely on the exams. His discussions were very organized and consistent. He did a lot of
useful example problems. He was understandable, did not speak to fast or too slow, and his
accent was not an issue. 10/10
• Very caring about students and would help until they understood, no matter the time.
• Very good at explaining the complicated material. Good at keeping students interested in
section.
• Very knowledgeable about the subject
14. Please describe this person's greatest weaknesses as a Teaching Assistant.
• Not really any weakness. If any, maybe you could say he is too nice, but that's a good thing to
me.
• Sometimes he's a little hard to understand when he's talking, but overall good TA.
• Sometimes would go too fast but not very often
15. Do you have any other comments to add to your evaluation?
Please provide any additional constructive comments
• Excellent TA. Most recommended.
• nice to have you as my TA : )
Please note that any responses or comments submitted by evaluators do not necessarily reflect the
opinions of instructors, Computer Science and Engineering, Academic Affairs, or UC San Diego.
Responses and comments are made available without auditing or editing, and they may not be
modified or deleted, to ensure that each evaluator has an opportunity to express his or her opinion.