Claudine Sharko

• Collected union dues to fund activities and develop and deliver key programming for union members.
• Presided over union executive board meetings and promoted agendas with transparent information for union workers under the collective bargaining unit.
• Handled arbitrations and grievances in relation to contract disputes.
• Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations in relation to the contract.
• Chief Executive Officer on negotiations team and worked with federal mediators to reach successful tentative agreements for teacher contracts.

• Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
• Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
• Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
• Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
• PERA committee member to facilitate teacher evaluations in relation to student progress in accordance with ISBE.

Facilitated higher education courses for teacher preparation to be ratified by the Illinois State Board of Education.