ADAM D. HELD
Chicago
Summary
Science education professional with proven track record of fostering engaging and inclusive learning environment. Successfully designed and delivered curricula that enhance students' comprehension of complex scientific concepts. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and responsiveness to changing educational needs. Currently leading 3rd year teachers at Evanston Township HS as a facilitator in our Evanston Educator's Academy (EEA)
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry/Physics/Forensic Science Teacher
Evanston Township HS
01.2023 - Current
- Teach two sections of chemistry and two sections of physics, in a much more diverse environment that I had experienced at my previous school
- The diverse environment has greatly improved my ability to differentiate my teaching for students of different abilities and backgrounds
- Created and developed a brand new course at Evanston, forensic science, which has been extremely popular with students and has increased interest among the student body in this field of science
CTD Science Instructor
Northwestern University's Center For Talent Development
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Taught Topics in Chemistry and Citizen Science
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted open communication, fostering deeper understanding of course material.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to real-world applications of scientific principles including meeting Alderman Jim Cappelman (46th Ward)
Chemistry and Physics Teacher/Advisor
New Trier HS
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented a flipped classroom over the past three years, creating hundreds of new videos, new curricular material and designing a unique, student centered classroom
- Emphasized the importance of social responsibility by creating Demo Day, where my classes went to local nursing homes to perform chemistry and physics demos and to talk to residents
- Engaged students in the fun and creative side of chemistry by creating a CD of popular songs rewritten with chemistry and physics specific lyrics
- Within New Trier's advisory system, developed relationships with 25 male students and their families, with daily contact over a three-year span, creating a rapport and modeling many positive behaviors during my time with these young men
CTY Science Teacher
Johns Hopkins University
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Effectively used differentiated curriculum to teach fast paced physics (2013) to classes of students from many different nationalities, mainly Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan
- Taught and created lab activities for students while teaching the course Chemistry in Society (2014)
Education
M.N.S. - Physics / Secondary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2007
Masters in Modeling Physics Instruction -
Arizona State University
01.2007
B.S. - Physics / Secondary Ed. and Chemistry / Secondary Ed. with a minor in Math
Grove City College
Grove City, PA12.1999
Skills
- Oral Chinese (Mandarin)
- Multiple LMS (Google Classroom/Canvas)
- Website creation
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia integration
- Learning style accommodations
Interestsandskills
- Conversant in Oral Chinese (Mandarin)
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, iMovie proficient
- Have created several websites - including www.sciencebythesong.com
Publications
Skyping Science, The Science Teacher, 10/01/10
Training
- Don't Flip Out About the Flipped Classroom, New Trier Parents Association, 01/01/14
- Michigan Flipped Conference, Hudsonville High School, 01/01/14
- Masters in Modeling Physics Instruction, Arizona State University, 01/01/05 - 12/31/07
Grants
- John Emery Grant, New Trier High School, 01/01/14, $30,000
- New Trier Educational Foundation Grant, New Trier High School, 01/01/13, $3,000
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Chemistry/Physics/Forensic Science Teacher
Evanston Township HS
01.2023 - Current
CTD Science Instructor
Northwestern University's Center For Talent Development
06.2017 - 08.2017
CTY Science Teacher
Johns Hopkins University
01.2013 - 01.2014
Chemistry and Physics Teacher/Advisor
New Trier HS
01.2003 - 01.2016
Masters in Modeling Physics Instruction -
Arizona State University
B.S. - Physics / Secondary Ed. and Chemistry / Secondary Ed. with a minor in Math
Grove City College
M.N.S. - Physics / Secondary Education
Arizona State University
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