Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hiking, fan of family sporting, dancing or other activities, travel, skiing, golfing , design.
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Sheri Rackham

Kaysville,UT

Summary

Accomplished educator and manager with a proven track record of enhancing student engagement and implementing effective business strategies at Davis School District and Nordstrom. Skilled in curriculum knowledge and relationship building, consistently achieving goals through innovative instructional strategies and team leadership. Demonstrates a strong ability to improve operational efficiency and foster collaborative environments. Can learn quickly with an attention to detail. Follow through is a strong suit as well as accountable and responsible. Customer service and relations is extremely important. Communication is key.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Davis School District
03.2020 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.

Manager of Departments

Nordstrom
06.1990 - 03.1997
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.

Manager

Card America
07.1987 - 06.1990
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.

Practicum/Internship Student

LDS Social Services
08.1987 - 05.1989
  • Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
  • Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
  • Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
  • Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Gained exposure to various facets of the industry through job rotation opportunities that provided well-rounded experience within the internship program.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
  • Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles encountered during projects while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Drafted Legislation for Utah Adoption Laws
  • Worked with the perspective adopting parents for placement requiring home visits and meetings collaborating with staff for placement and support.

Practicum Intern

Childrens Aid Society
09.1988 - 04.1989

Worked with Staff placing children.


Taught parenting group for children at high risk as well as collaborating with community to ensure out reach programs and the ability to access them.


Responsibilities included care of mothers and ability access programs available for them.


involved in placement of children and ongoing support and needs of mothers specifically.

Community out reach and linking those involved for the highest success in moving forward regardless of the varying circumstances.

Education

No Degree - Social Work

Weber State College
Ogden, UT

Skills

Student Engagement

Positive Reinforcement

Multi-Subject Instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom Management

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building and management

Adaptable

Behavior Management

Classroom Organization

Differentiated Instruction

Safety awareness

Activity Planning

Organizational abilities

Lesson Planning

Behavior Modeling

Artistic Expression

Physical education fundamentals

Instructional Strategies

Literacy development

Records Management

Instructional technology

Lesson Plan Implementation

Complex Problem-Solving

Lesson implementation

Group and individual instruction

Group Instruction

Compliance

Activity management

Discussion Facilitation

Discipline

Test Proctoring

Student Records Management

Disciplinary procedures

Physical education instruction

Assessment administration

Multitasking and Organization

Creative Thinking

Organization and Planning

Documentation And Reporting

Relationship Building

Enforcing Classroom Rules

Teaching Life Skills

Decision-Making

Lectures and Discussions

Assistive Technologies

Equipment Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

I quit working to raise a family, very difficult decision to make as I was progressing and had great opportunities available. Raising my children has been the focus of my life. I was involved in the PTA as my first entered school serving in legislative positions and community involvement. I served on community positions and responsible for fundraisers and carnivals with a large budget and numerous volunteers.

n many positions in my churchI have been asked to fill city council position vacated in between elections declining as my main responsibility was raising my children. I have had numerous opportunities of more responsibilities in each position and continued to progress. I have had many positions of responsibility in my church.

Hiking, fan of family sporting, dancing or other activities, travel, skiing, golfing , design.

Raised my children hiking. Ran 10 miles hiking in the mountains.   Golf with my family and golf on our vacations. The most important activity is cheering my children   nephews in there chosen activity. Have traveled abroad as in the USA my favorite is with family. Love skiing with family and extended family. Help others decorate and design there homes as well as my own have been paid for my work as well. I also create gift packages for others for various occasions and is what I really enjoy. I also host family get togethers and enjoy all that goes with it.

Additional Information

Anywhere I have worked I get recruited into a higher position or another company. I have leadership qualities and always am recruited into leadership roles quickly. I progress in customer service rolls. I raised my family and was recruited into Substitute teaching and teachers recruit me to teach specifically for them even in long term positions. I have a general positive rapport with all I work with. I was even recruited to serve as a city councilman declining as my main responsibility was to my children. I have had to learn a variety of computer systems on a moments notice in each classroom. I have had to adjust quickly and troubleshoot as teachers have had high demands to have no interruptions in there agenda.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Davis School District
03.2020 - Current

Manager of Departments

Nordstrom
06.1990 - 03.1997

Practicum Intern

Childrens Aid Society
09.1988 - 04.1989

Practicum/Internship Student

LDS Social Services
08.1987 - 05.1989

Manager

Card America
07.1987 - 06.1990

No Degree - Social Work

Weber State College
Sheri Rackham