Dave Kirsh

Dave Kirsh is a lecturer at Humber College in Toronto, Canada, where he teaches various science courses, including astronomy, general science, and specialized topics like superheroes and dinosaurs. His academic background is in astrophysics, and he has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions, including Toronto Metropolitan University, Western University, and Fanshawe College.

Professional Background

• Current Positions:

  • Lecturer at Humber College since January 2014, where he has taught over fifty sections of introductory astronomy and general science courses. He also designed a unique course titled "The Science of Superheroes" in 2019.
  • Lecturer in Astronomy at Toronto Metropolitan University since August 2013, where he has taught numerous sections of both introductory and advanced astronomy courses.

• Previous Experience:

  • He served as a Physics Instructor at Prep101, focusing on MCAT preparation courses.
  • He was a Professor of Physics at Fanshawe College, teaching various physics courses.

Teaching Philosophy

Dave aims to inspire his students and foster a love for science through engaging teaching methods. His classes have varied significantly in size, accommodating anywhere from nine to over three hundred students. He emphasizes interactive learning and has adapted to online teaching formats for about one-third of his classes.

Additional Information

Dave Kirsh is active on LinkedIn under the username dave-kirsh-4a802344, where he shares insights about his teaching experiences and courses offered.