John F. Gannon
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Catholic husband and stay-at-home dad of three who is faithful to the magisterium of the Catholic Church and a passionate believer in classical education. I am a former history instructor looking to return to work, preferably in a position in which I can share my faith openly and help advance the mission of faithful and classical Catholic education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
East Lake Academy
Lake Forest, IL
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Substituted for absent teachers delivering lessons and managing the classroom, mainly at the middle school level
Director of Admissions
East Lake Academy
Lake Forest, IL
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Led school tours and recruitment events, fostering relationships with prospective families and local parishes.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, scheduling shadow days, academic evaluations and parent interviews
- Coordinated admissions and marketing efforts with principal, faculty and school president
- Managed and maintained school webpage and social media
- Managed the financial aid process and served as liaison between families and Empower Illinois Scholarship foundation
- Briefed Board of Directors quarterly regarding enrollment and marketing initiatives
- Responsible for insuring prospective families were fully supportive of the school's mission to be fully and authentically Catholic
Policy Contract Analyst
Allstate Insurance Companies
Northbrook, IL
02.2007 - 08.2013
- Analyzed and drafted policy contract language to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support company growth and profitability objectives
- Collaborated closely with legal counsel during the drafting and implementation of compliance and discretionary policy language revisions
- Drafted customer communications to accompany policy changes and renewal packages
Adjunct Instructor of History
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Taught multiple courses in United States History and World Civilizations
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills
- Incorporated literature, art, film and music into curriculum as appropriate to provide a fuller context for the historical periods
Adjunct Instructor
Bryant and Stratton College
Cleveland, OH
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Taught General Education courses including Critical Thinking, Comparative Politics and Composition and Research
- Assessed student performance through assignments, exams, and projects
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment encouraging student participation and critical thinking skills.
- Helped students refine research and writing skills through guided writing assignments and tutoring
- Collaborated with administration, cross-disciplinary faculty and academic advisors to monitor and assist student progress
Instructor
Remington College
Cleveland, OH
04.2003 - 04.2006
- Taught General Education Courses including Critical Thinking, Speech Communications, Business Writing and Career Development
- Facilitated the Development of critical thinking and writing skills through individual/group assignments and classroom discussions
- Mentored students, providing guidance on academic and career pathways in chosen fields.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Kent State University
Kent, OHBachelor of Arts - History
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Experience managing classroom settings of different age groups and working collaboratively with other teachers
- Experience creating curriculum and lesson plans
- Strong familiarity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Voracious reader committed to lifelong learning
Accomplishments
- Taught multiple sections of U.S. History and World Civilization at multiple community and two-year associate degree colleges.
- Researched, wrote and Illustrated Nothing is Impossible With God: The Story of St. Mary of the Annunciation, Fremont Center, Illinois, a commemorative history book for the sesquicentennial of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in 2014.
- Established and curated a school library for East Lake Academy, ensuring that all included books were of high quality content and were appropriate for Catholic school students.
- Wrote and edited blog posts for East Lake Academy
Timeline
Director of Admissions
East Lake Academy
01.2021 - 04.2023
Substitute Teacher
East Lake Academy
08.2019 - 05.2025
Policy Contract Analyst
Allstate Insurance Companies
02.2007 - 08.2013
Adjunct Instructor
Bryant and Stratton College
01.2006 - 12.2006
Adjunct Instructor of History
Lorain County Community College
08.2005 - 05.2007
Instructor
Remington College
04.2003 - 04.2006
Master of Arts - History
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Loyola University Chicago