Aaron Sirefman Podolner
La Grange Park,IL
Summary
Professional educator with a strong background in physics and commitment to fostering academic excellence. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for creative solutions to changing educational needs. Proven ability to guide students in understanding complex scientific concepts and engaging all learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
B'nai Mitzvah Teacher
Secular Jewish Community and School
08.2015 - Current
- Responsible for guiding B'nai Mitzvah students through a series of projects to prepare them for their ceremony in June
Physics Teacher
Oak Park and River Forest High School
08.2000 - Current
- 2004 Golden Apple Award Winner, 2005 ING Unsung Heroes Award Winner
- Taught Models of Physics, Transitions Physics, Honors Physics and AP Physics 1
Reflective Seminar Leader
Golden Apple Foundation
06.2005 - 08.2018
- Observed student teachers and helped reflect on teaching experience
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
06-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Physics And Education
Kalamazoo College
05-2000
Skills
- Making physics material exciting with real-world applications
- Classroom management techniques
- Using AI for supplemental instruction
- Finding creative solutions to difficult problems
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
I love seeing the physics in everything In class, we spend lots of time dissecting scenes and figuring out what's real and what's not
I'm also a tinkerer who enjoys making new things with my laser engraver and 3D-printer
Timeline
B'nai Mitzvah Teacher
Secular Jewish Community and School
08.2015 - Current
Reflective Seminar Leader
Golden Apple Foundation
06.2005 - 08.2018
Physics Teacher
Oak Park and River Forest High School
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Physics And Education
Kalamazoo College
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
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