Ben Goldfeder
Full-Stack Developer & Entrepreneur
Part Time Inquisitor, Part Time Nihilist
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Undergraduate Student | August 2024 - Present
Highland Park High School
Highland Park, IL | August 2020 - May 2024
- Key Courses: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Economics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics
- Extra-Curricular: Chess Club ('21-'23), Chess Club Manager ('23-'24), The Learning Center Peer Tutor ('21-'23)
Experience
EdVolution Tutors
Co-Founder/Tutor | Boulder, CO | February 2025 - Present
Utilized SEO Optimization and Meta Business Suite for marketing- resulting in 60% lower CAC compared to previous company
TPA Tutoring
Founder/Tutor | Highland Park, IL | September 2023 - January 2025
- Established and led a tutoring company, developing and implementing personalized education plans for children aged 6-18, with a focus on academics, enrichment, and music education.
- Built and expanded a loyal client base of 20+ families through targeted marketing and personalized sales tactics.
Am Yisrael, School of Jewish Studies
Teaching Assistant | Northfield, IL | September 2018 - May 2024
- Developed a lesson plan for special needs students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting.
- Designed an online scheduling program for teachers and modernized teaching platform by migration to Google Suite.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
General Service Representative | Deerfield, IL | December 2022 - Present
Recognized by the owner for exceeding in-store sales goals and strong customer service. Mentor new hires.
Volunteer Work
United Synagogue Youth (USY)
Chicago Regional Executive Board, Membership Chair | Northfield, IL | May 2023 - May 2024
- Elected by ~600 members to promote social action and community service. Raised ~$15,000 through 4 service events.
- Organized and taught an international leadership training session on youth engagement attended by ~70 members.
- Created an online program utilizing Python to manage membership and retention.
Tamarisk Retirement Home Chess Program
Founder of Seniors Chess Program | Northbrook, IL | February 2023 - Present
Enriched Seniors social interactions by bringing High School Chess Team to retirement home for regular games.
Highland Park Community Foundation
Social Media Manager & Public Relations Representative | Highland Park, IL | July 2022 - March 2023
Created online fundraisers for local businesses in support of the victims of the July 4th Highland Park Shooting.
Skills & Certifications
Programming Languages
Awards & Achievements
- Rotary Service Above Self Award ('19)
- American Jewish Committee Leaders for Tomorrow Program ('21)
- JUF's 18 under 18 nomination ('22)
- 1st in Nationals Blitz Chess Tournament ('22)
- ISAC State Scholar ('24-'25)
- CS50, CS50 Educator Workshop ('23)
- AP Scholar ('23)
- Commendation towards Biliteracy: Spanish ('23)