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Professional Summary I have been an educator since 1997, primarily teaching Economics to seniors. I was honored to be named the 3M Educator of the Year in Illinois in 2013 for my work on increasing access to AP Economics for all students and enhancing overall financial literacy. In 2018, our Economics Challenge team won the Illinois State Championship, and in 2022, our team won the Northwestern Economics Tournament. I am committed to helping both students and teachers appreciate the value of economics education. Work Experience As an Economics & Civics Teacher at Larkin High School in Elgin, Illinois from August 1997 to June 1999, I created an Economics Club to promote financial literacy among students and increased enrollment in AP Economics. Since August 1999, I have been teaching Economics at Buffalo Grove High School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, where I piloted AP Economics, increasing access from 30 students to 170. From 2008 to the present, I have served as an AP Reader, progressing from table leader to question leader, exam leader, and currently Assistant Chief Reader. As a member of the AP Microeconomics Curriculum Team since 2018, I have updated and created the AP Microeconomics Curriculum and Exam Description, and provided resources for teachers. Since 2020, I have been part of the AP Content Development Team, creating and editing prompts for both multiple choice and free response sections. In 2023, I was appointed AP Microeconomics Lead Consultant, where I communicate AP-directed changes for teacher training and create resources for consultants. Education B.S. Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 1997 M.A. Education, National Louis University, Chicago, IL, 2002 C.A.S. Economics, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2008 Skills I integrate technology in the classroom via iPads, and I have created an interactive website for educators and students, providing comprehensive resources and tools to enhance learning. I specialize in professionally crafting test questions, ensuring they are accurate, challenging, and aligned with educational standards. I also create a variety of question types to effectively assess students' understanding and retention of the material.
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Peter Duffercontact e-mail: [email protected]
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
For the Summer Institute, teachers will be tasked with learning the Course and Exam Description, learn strategies for success, and provide resources for teachers to begin or enhance their AP Economics course(s). Each day will include a walk through of tougher topics, practice with resources, and time to refine and upgrade your course.
COURSE AGENDA:
Each day will include time to work, discussion, and practical applications
Monday: Macroeconomics topics and content
Tuesday: Activities and resources along with question and answer
Wednesday: Macr0economics topics and content
Thursday: Activities and resources. Wrap-up and future help.
For the Summer Institute, teachers will be tasked with learning the Course and Exam Description, learn strategies for success, and provide resources for teachers to begin or enhance their AP Economics course(s). Each day will include a walk through of tougher topics, practice with resources, and time to refine and upgrade your course.
COURSE AGENDA:
Each day will include time to work, discussion, and practical applications
Monday: Macroeconomics topics and content
Tuesday: Activities and resources along with question and answer
Wednesday: Macr0economics topics and content
Thursday: Activities and resources. Wrap-up and future help.