Sheila Edstrom
Barrington,IL
Summary
Results-driven physics teacher with a focus on lesson development, technology integration, and hands-on learning. Expertise in fostering critical thinking and adapting instruction to diverse student needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Physics Teacher
Saint Viator High School
07.2025 - Current
- Taught calculus-based AP Physics C Mechanics and AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism.
- Taught the algebra-based AP Physics 1 course.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex physics concepts.
- Created hands-on experiments to promote critical thinking skills.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students in the classroom.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations.
AP Reader
College Board
06.2015 - 06.2026
- Participated in the AP Physics Reading for over a decade.
- Received Invite to serve as Question Leader for the 2026 Reading.
- Evaluate rubrics, make any necessary modificiations, and lead other Readers through the process of scoring the AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism Exam.
Physics Teacher
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.1997 - 05.2025
- Taught every level of physics courses at the high school level, but College Prep courses and all AP courses that the College Board offers.
- Collaborated with colleagues from local school districts to grow the AP Physics C Mechanics and Electricity Magnetism courses.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into the physics curriculum.
- Lead a group of students in an online "Virtual Classroom" competition, sponsored AT&T, resulting in a second place trip award ceremony in Hong Kong.
- Participated in summer technology workshops at the University in Chicago, resulting in a position also through the University of Chicago coaching other teachers.
College Board Consultant
College Board
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Served on the Content Development Team for the AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism Exam.
- Reviewed both multiple choice and free response questions for the 2023 - 2025 AP exams.
Consultant
College Board
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with a professor in Texas to develop 8 hour long videos for review purposes for AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism students across the country.
Physics Teacher
The Taft School
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Taught Astronomy, College Prep Physics, and Honor Physics.
- Coached the Rowing Team
- Served as a dormitory monitor
Physics Teacher
Phillips Academy Andover
08.1994 - 07.1995
- Taught Honor Physics.
- Coached the Rowing Team
- Served as a dormitory monitor
Education
No Degree - Physics, Junior Year Abroad
Oxford University
Oxford EnglandMaster of Arts - Science Education
Harvard University
05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA05-1994
Skills
- Committed to developing lessons to promote student engagement
- Strongly adept at using technology to facilitate learning, including wireless sensors, video analysis, multiple physics simulations
- Work to provide hands-on laboratory experience to promote cricital thinking skills
- Strong mathematical skills
- Extensive experience in topics included in APC Mechanics, APC Electricity and Magnetism, AP1 and AP2
Timeline
Physics Teacher
Saint Viator High School
07.2025 - Current
Consultant
College Board
01.2022 - 03.2022
College Board Consultant
College Board
01.2020 - 12.2023
AP Reader
College Board
06.2015 - 06.2026
Physics Teacher
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.1997 - 05.2025
Physics Teacher
The Taft School
08.1995 - 06.1996
Physics Teacher
Phillips Academy Andover
08.1994 - 07.1995
No Degree - Physics, Junior Year Abroad
Oxford University
Master of Arts - Science Education
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
College of The Holy Cross