Instructor: Dr. Matthew O’Keefe and Rachel Conrad Carlson
Matthew O'Keefe received his PhD in physics from Stanford University in 1997. He recently retired from 17 years of teaching at Saint Ignatius College Prep. While at SICP he taught all levels of math from Algebra 1 through Multivariable Calculus, as well as Integrated Science and AP Physics. Additionally, he coached the Pep-band Drumline , JV Tennis, the Science Olympiad club and the Robotics team among others. Dr. O'Keefe has been working with Redwood Prep for over 15 years.
Rachel Conrad Carlson holds bachelors degrees in English Education and English & Intercultural Studies, as well as a Masters degree from DePaul University in Interdisciplinary Studies, focused in Education and Rhetorical Analysis.. She has a teaching endorsement in Gifted Education and loves to support students with learning exceptionalities and those who are “twice gifted.” She has 20 years experience teaching and leading in both American public and private schools and international private schools, including St. Ignatius College Prep. Rachel has tutored test prep for the past 16 years, helping students dramatically raise their scores on the ACT, SAT, AP Literature and Language tests, and the HSPT.
Level: incoming high school students in Chicago
Address:
St. Barnabas School
10121 S Longwood Dr,
Chicago, IL 60643
Dates:
Saturday, October 31
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 21
Times:
Students can choose between the Morning session (9:30 - 11:30 am) or the Afternoon session (12:00 - 2:00 pm). No switching between sessions is allowed after the course has started.
Instructor: Dr. Matthew O’Keefe and Rachel Conrad Carlson
Matthew O'Keefe received his PhD in physics from Stanford University in 1997. He recently retired from 17 years of teaching at Saint Ignatius College Prep. While at SICP he taught all levels of math from Algebra 1 through Multivariable Calculus, as well as Integrated Science and AP Physics. Additionally, he coached the Pep-band Drumline , JV Tennis, the Science Olympiad club and the Robotics team among others. Dr. O'Keefe has been working with Redwood Prep for over 15 years.
Rachel Conrad Carlson holds bachelors degrees in English Education and English & Intercultural Studies, as well as a Masters degree from DePaul University in Interdisciplinary Studies, focused in Education and Rhetorical Analysis.. She has a teaching endorsement in Gifted Education and loves to support students with learning exceptionalities and those who are “twice gifted.” She has 20 years experience teaching and leading in both American public and private schools and international private schools, including St. Ignatius College Prep. Rachel has tutored test prep for the past 16 years, helping students dramatically raise their scores on the ACT, SAT, AP Literature and Language tests, and the HSPT.
Level: incoming high school students in Chicago
Address:
St. Barnabas School
10121 S Longwood Dr,
Chicago, IL 60643
Dates:
Saturday, October 31
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 21
Times:
Students can choose between the Morning session (9:30 - 11:30 am) or the Afternoon session (12:00 - 2:00 pm). No switching between sessions is allowed after the course has started.
