Kinesiology
Michael Cinelli has been a TA and instructor as a graduate student in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Waterloo for more than 5 years. Currently, he is pursuing his doctoral degree as well as a Certificate in University Teaching. His students say he "is an admirable person, teacher and role model" and "possesses impressive communication skills, powerful leadership qualities, and a tremendously supportive personality." The Kinesiology courses that he teaches require a lot of memorization and understanding of complex ideas by the students, so he teaches the class study strategies and effective memorization aids. He also possesses a remarkable ability to simplify and clarify an explanation. To help. his students further, Michael uses charts and diagrams that are easy to follow.
His battle with cancer did not stop his passion for teaching. He continued to teach almost every class even with his illness. A student commented that his "determination and courage in facing his own personal health challenges has shown many students the value of hard work and dedication."
Michael expands his influence outside of the classroom. A student described him as "a person willing to reach out and benefit others." He spends time coaching the University of Waterloo women's varsity hockey team and a local peewee travel hockey team.