875 N 21 Street

Philadelphia PA 19130

(215)900.8742

edwiessmann@philasd.org

I believe that project based inquirey led learning is the best experience for our youth. I like my classroom talking. I love when my students enjoy walking into the classroom feeling comfortable to ask questions. In the age we are in we no longer need to memorize facts, we need to strengthen our ability to find and use tools. I have taught Mathematics for a decade and Computer Science for 6 years, both of these subjects can be terrifying or exciting, or even both! Offering our students high support and demanding high expectations leads to wonderful outcomes. As a math geek, I am always looking at my data to improve the experience in the classroom. Learning is fun.

School District of Philadelphia

2006-present

Certifications

• Instructional II Bus-Computer-Info Tech PK-12 (1603)
• Instructional II Mathematics 7-12 (6800)
• Instructional II Physics 7-12 (8470)
• Instructional II Computer Science 7-12 (1657)
• Educational Specialist II Inst Technology Specialist PK-12 (1825)
• Google Certified Educator Level 2

Previous Courses Taught

• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Physics
• AP Statstics
• Pre-Calculus

Current Courses

• Computer Science
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A

Additional Responsibilities

• Teacher Technology Leader (2014-present)
• Web Publisher (2014-present)
• Google Apps for Education (2016-present)
• Jumpstart Philly Academic Taskforce
• Rubik's Cube Club Leader
• Coding Club Leader

Stand Alone, Inc.

1995-2006

Owner, Programmer

• Designed dozens of handheld applications programmed in C/C++, Java, Java-Script, Pascal and Assembly.
• Developed Websites and databases for end user support.
• Trained and managed a staff of five employees.

2008-present

Running Mentor, Regional Coordinator

Student Run Philly Style is a mentoring program. The 10 month program develops students to become positive leaders. I have mentored hundreds of students through the Broad Street Run and the 26.2 mile Philadelphia Marathon. The Academy at Palumbo is home to the largest Students Run Philly Style team in the city.

• Perfect Attendance Since 2005
• Lindback Award 2021
• CS4Philly Early Career Achievement Award 2019
• Student Contest Achievements
• 2022 First Place State Media and Design: Competition Programming
• 2019 First Place Philadelphia Regional Media and Design Competition: Animation
• 2019 First Place Ctrl+Shift Web Deisgn
• 2018 First Place Ctrl+Shift Web Deisgn