Teach a class

Prospective students, please note: this is not a pre-registration form. You don't have to pre-register for classes — just show up! Learn more

Interested in teaching for Charm School? We need you!

You don't need to be an "expert" to participate. We have curriculum for most of the classes, but you are welcome to provide your own. We are encouraging the development of new and interesting subjects! If you would like to teach a class not listed here, please let us know in the box at the end of the form.

Please see our F.A.Q. page for information on who can teach at Charm School.

Required fields marked with a red asterisk *
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Affiliation:*	MIT Faculty MIT Staff MIT Alum - Class year Other - Please specify
Dept/Group:
Email:*
Mailing address:*

Have you participated in Charm School in the past?* Yes No

Please check subjects you are interested in teaching, then indicate your availability to teach on Friday, February 1, 2008. We will try our best to assign you to teach the class of your choice. We will send confirmation and be happy to provide you with any assistance.

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	How to accessorize/dress for success Ties, scarves, color coordination, the right shoes/hats, etc.
	Small talk/attentive listening The art of conversation, light banter, use of foreign phrases; eye contact, earnest gazing, unisex eye batting, etc.
	Impressive interviewing
	Non-verbal communication Eye-catching, hand gestures, non-verbal cues, etc.
	Dating etiquette
	Formalities Impressive introduction, salutations, endearing good-byes, thank-you notes, extending invitations, responding to invitations, etc.
	Table manners Practice proper table deportment at the Manners Cafe.
	Connecting with faculty How to invite faculty to student gatherings, walk into faculty offices, get to know faculty, visit faculty at their homes; classroom etiquette for students and faculty.
	Cell phone, telephone and email ettiquette
	How to deal with difficult people and/or difficult situations Roommates, friends, faculty, employers.
	Overcoming shyness How to ask friends, faculty, housemasters, administrators and strangers for assistance.
	Public speaking
	Hello, world: manners for the traveler International manners for the traveler and career professional alike.
	Working with people you really need in life The Grocery clerk, Mail person, other folks in the service industry.
	Networking/business etiquette What is it and how to do it effectively. Also, how to work a room. Wine and small plate balancing included.
	How to tell someone something they'd rather not hear Practice conversational formula (yes, this is MIT!) for expressing yourself honestly and respectfully in sticky situations both personal and public.
	Build your confidence How living a well balanced life- socially, intellectually, athletically, musically... helps boost your confidence.
	How to work a room
	Library etiquette: information search-a-thon
	Bow tie tying and suspender selection
	Want to teach a new class not listed above? Let us know! We'll be in touch with you about it.
	When are you available on Friday, February 1?* until
	How many hours would you like to teach?* (at least 1 hour, please)
	comments or suggestions:
	You will receive a confirmation of your sign-up from the Student Activities Office within one week. If you have any questions, please contact us.