John Sarff
McHenry,IL
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Substitute Teacher at District 156, skilled in classroom management and relationship building. Successfully fostered a positive learning environment, enhancing student engagement through proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. Committed to academic growth, I effectively maintained classroom organization while encouraging student participation and support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
District 156
McHenry, IL
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Food Court Employee
Costco
Lake Zurich, IL
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, best practices, and general responsibilities within the Food Court setting.
- Continuously improved product knowledge in order to answer customer inquiries confidently and provide accurate information about ingredients or allergens.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized food court environment for optimal customer experience.
- Ensured compliance with food safety guidelines and maintained proper sanitation practices for health department inspections.
- Provided exceptional service through active listening, understanding customer needs, and making suitable recommendations.
- Prepared high-quality food items in accordance with established recipes, ensuring consistency and great taste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
North Central College
Naperville, IL12-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
District 156
09.2015 - 06.2023
Food Court Employee
Costco
08.2008 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - American History
North Central College