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Home > Education & Tutoring > Physics > Mechanics > Harvey Nystrom
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Harvey Nystrom
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Expert in:
Mechanics
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Languages:
English
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High school physics (including AP C level), basic chemistry, and astronomy.
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Degrees
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High school valedictorian
BA, Physics, Cornell University, cum laude in physics with distinction in all subjects
MS, Astronomy, U of Chicago
Certification in Secondary Education, DePaul University
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My Expert Service
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•Extensive 15 year experience teaching science at a variety of levels including high school and college. Courses include physics (all levels including AP), HS chemistry, HS and college astronomy.
• I am knowlegable in classroom technology using Vernier probe-ware. I teach students how to analyze data using scientific spreadsheet software in labs.
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Experience & Qualifications
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•A dynamic and engaged classroom style. I use a variety of learning styles to create a classroom that is successful for a wide variety of learners. I integrate technology into the classroom using Vernier probe-ware. I teach students how to analyze data using scientific spreadsheet software in labs.
•Earned many honors: I won a grant to build and to run a radio astronomy station at my current school. I was my class valedictorian and graduated from Cornell cum laude in physics and with distinction in all subjects.
•Developed new curricula: I created a new astronomy course for high school in my first placement; created several college science courses for non-majors in compliance with the parameters and goals of a competence-based model; taught a course in astronomy in Hong Kong to non-native English speakers; expanded a Principles of Technology course to incorporate green-technology
•Advanced Placement: I trained to teach AP physics.
.I won a grant to build and to run a radio astronomy station at my high school.
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Harvey Nystrom
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