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
Arlington Heights, IL
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
Tampa, FL
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
Lincolnshire, IL
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
Reston, VA
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
Remote
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
Watertown, CT
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
Andover, MA
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