Over IAP, I participated in MIT's Italy GTL program, and was able to travel to Pordenone, Italy and teach high schools students.
I taught the following classes:
- Algebra-Based Mechanics (2)
- Heat Transfer (2)
- Circuits
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Intro to Web Development with HTML and CSS
- Machine Learning
Classes had 15-25 students with various levels of English-speaking ability. While teaching was primarily done in English, I also used my Spanish and Italian when students struggled to understand a concept.
I was responsible for developing small problem sets that engaged student content. This involved me preparing 1-hour lectures, creating psets with LaTEX, and providing additional instruction materials or solutions.
I particularly appreciated this opportunity because of the ability to return to Italy. I lived there when I was younger, but now had the opportunity to do so as a host. It was an invaluable opportunity to learn more about Italian culture and myself.
