MAT Experiences: In Their Own Words
Video Testimonials
Current MAT Candidates recently took the time to share their experiences with the MAT Program. Click below to hear what our students think are the best parts of the MAT program, why they chose the MAT program, how the program is preparing and inspiring them, and more!
Natalia Chacon Arias
Multiple Subject, Bilingual |
Maddie Churchward
Multiple Subject |
Jasmine Erhard
Single Subject - English |
Sam Ezratty
Single Subject - Social Science |
Ran Gu
Single Subject - Math |
Marey Herandez
Multiple Subject, Bilingual |
Dimitri Kaviani
Single Subject - Physics |
Jacob Le
Single Subject - English |
Cassidy Lundy
Single Subject - Biology |
Kirsten Manahan
Single Subject - Math |
Phuc Nguyen
Multiple Subject, Bilingual |
Alan Resendiz-Delacruz
Multiple Subject, Bilingual |
Sarah Sanchez
Single Subject - Social Science |
Allyssa Valmores
Single Subject - English |
Allyson Vasquez-Bruno
Single Subject - Math |
Alumni Testimonials
UCI's MAT program taught me more in one year than I thought was possible: it forced me to completely reconsider what it meant to be a great teacher and, just as importantly, was incredibly helpful in finding teaching positions for myself and other students.
- Javier Rodriguez '20 |
UCI's MAT program empowered me to keep equity in the forefront of my mind through every aspect of teaching. With every decision I make in the classroom, I consider how I can serve each of my students in their best interest.
– Rachael Heinsen '20 |
The MAT program was foundational in helping me grow as both an educator and as a person. Its focus on social justice and the needs of all students has revolutionized the way I think about school.
– Reed R. Buck '20 |
UCI's MAT program will train you to think critically about pedagogy and how to be pragmatic as you consider the students' growth as mathematicians, biologists, chemists, historians, journalists, and more.
– Serwoo Lim '20 |
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