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John Preston

Bloomfield,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Track coach with advanced education and extensive classroom experience. Decisive in making operational, hiring and learning decisions. Excel in communicating with parents and students. Clear and consistent in enforcing school rules and discipline.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, NJ
11.2009 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.

Head Bartender

The Westwood
Garwood, NJ
10.2006 - Current
  • Trained new bartenders on proper techniques for mixing drinks and pouring beers.
  • Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs promptly and courteously.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Beach Taxi / Boat Maintenance

Wildwood Beach Patrol
Wildwood, NJ
06.2014 - Current
  • Educated visitors about ocean environment conservation efforts and practices.
  • Performed regular maintenance duties such as repairing and restoration work of life boats.
  • Coordinated with other staff members during busy periods or special events.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons and other beach staff and assisted patrons positively, professionally and with personal care, with goal of enabling safe and enjoyable experience.

Supervisor of Elementary Education

Englewood Public Schools
Englewood, NJ
01.2004 - 06.2004
  • Conducted regular meetings with teachers, administrators and other personnel to discuss educational issues and performance improvement plans.
  • Reviewed lesson plans to ensure alignment with current learning standards and best practices in education.
  • Successfully ran NJ state testing and Terra Nova testing for elementary school
  • Observed classrooms regularly in order to assess teacher performance against expected outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

New York University
New York, NY

Master of Arts - Education

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

Skills

  • Employee oversight
  • Discipline management
  • Student and parent relations
  • School culture

Certification

  • New Jersey certifications in: elementary K-8, social studies, middle school mathematics, supervisor, and CE for Principal
  • First aid and CPR

Timeline

Beach Taxi / Boat Maintenance

Wildwood Beach Patrol
06.2014 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Westfield Public Schools
11.2009 - Current

Head Bartender

The Westwood
10.2006 - Current

Supervisor of Elementary Education

Englewood Public Schools
01.2004 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

New York University

Master of Arts - Education

Saint Peter's University
  • New Jersey certifications in: elementary K-8, social studies, middle school mathematics, supervisor, and CE for Principal
  • First aid and CPR
John Preston