1. Relevant courses taken:
I want to teach either Math, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry since these are the subjects I use the most in my own studies.
MISTI Global Teaching Labs IAP 2016 Application
I have experience tutoring elementary school-aged children in math. At MIT I have no teaching experience, but have worked with children for two years through Camp Kesem at MIT as mentioned in my application.
I want to teach abroad for a few reasons. For one, I think that going abroad for a month and having the chance to experience another country’s culture firsthand through teaching is very exciting and unique. Secondly, I really enjoy helping people learn things, especially subjects that I care about. I would love to be able to tie these two things together through GTL.
Zach Michaud
Chemical Engineering
Junior
Relevant courses taken:
Coursework in all of the subject matter I want to teach (18.02, 8.01, 5.111, 7.012, 7.05)
Language: Spanish I
I’d be good at teaching because based on my experiences at Camp Kesem the past two summers, I connect well with kids. In addition, I enjoy helping people learn and I really care about it. I’ve found in almost any experience, if you are passionate about something you will do everything you can to do a great job with it.
Relevant experiences abroad
None