Resume
Ira Nirenberg
iranirenberg@yahoo.com
www.ontele.com
504 258 0618
Professional Development
2009--present
K-12 Alliance
http://www.k12teachertraining.com/speakers-ira-nirenberg.html
 Expertise in Common Core-Focus on Mathematical Pedagogy K-12
Presentation locations: Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Louisiana
Rutgers University DIMAC Workshop-Middle School
http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/grades-3-8-workshops/
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Visualizing Fractions
Rutgers University DIMAC Workshop-High School
http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/grades-9-12-workshops/
 Physics for Math Teachers
 Pre-Calculus and Astronomy: A Match made in the Heavens
 An Eclectic Gathering of Algebraic Ideas at the Heart of the New
Common Core Expectations for Algebra I and II, Grades 9-12
Exeter Phillips Academy: Anja S. Greer Conference on Mathematics
http://www.exeter.edu/summer_programs/7325_7387.aspx
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Physics for Math Teachers
Pre-Calculus and Astronomy: A Match made in the Heavens
Math Science Institute Conference: MSI Tulane University
http://msi-no.org/blog/summer_institute/summer-2014-courses/
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Implementing Common Core in Grades 6-9
Professional Publications
Intermediate Physics Flex-Book
http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Physics---Intermediate/
 Open Source--High School/College Level
The Fraction ThinkBook: Bridging the Fraction Algebra Gap
www.fractionthinkbook.com
 Middle School Level—Common Core appropriate
Living With Math
www.ontele.com
 An “armchair” read of relevant and topical mathematics for the
general public
Editor and Contributor
http://msi-no.org/newsletter.htm
 Mathematical Science Newsletter
Oil Industry Publications
 “Velocity Study of Mississippi Canyon”
 “Geopressure Study of Main Pass (Gulf Coast)”
 “Citronelle Formation Study—Data Recovery Challenges in
Sand Formations”
In-house publications-not available to the general public
Test Writer/Consultant
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Currently:
 Test Question Writer for ACT—Math & Physics
Previously:
 Observational Specialist for Teach NOLA
 Consultant for The American Board for Certification of
Teacher Excellence
Teaching Experience of 24 years
High School
 Lusher Charter School—New Orleans, LA
 University of Chicago Lab Schools—Chicago, IL
 Benjamin Franklin—New Orleans, LA
University
 Rutgers University—New Jersey
 Kent State University—Ohio
 Xavier University—Louisiana
Subjects Taught
 All Levels of Secondary Mathematics including
Calculus
 Advance Placement Physics B and C (HS & University)
 Astronomy (HS & University)
Industry Experience
Shell Oil Company: 6 years of experience
 Exploration Geophysicist
Degrees Earned
MA Physics –Kent State University
BA Physics—Rutgers University