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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Teaching Experience
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Hi, I’m

Adam Restivo

Herrin
Adam Restivo

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator with a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Experienced in student teaching at Herrin Community Unit 4, where I developed engaging lesson plans and fostered a positive learning environment for junior high school students. Currently managing operations at AMC Theaters in Marion, Illinois, for seven years, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Eager to transition into a high school teaching position, leveraging a solid educational background and a commitment to student development.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

AMC Theatres

Manager
06.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Masters from Secondary Education
12.2024

University Overview

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Bachelor Of Applied Studies from Political Science
12.2022

University Overview

Skills

    Teaching

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Faculty collaboration

Certification

Arizona Secondary Education Teaching License

Pending (Expected March 2025); to be transferred to Illinois


Substitute Teacher License

Illinois

Issued: January 2023

Teaching Experience

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher – Geography and State and Federal Constitution

(Grades 6–8)

*Herrin Community Unit School District #4 – Herrin, IL

August 2024 – December 2024

- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for Geography and Constitution classes.

- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.

- Utilized various instructional strategies, including technology integration and differentiated instruction, to meet diverse learning needs.

- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.

- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine teaching practices and enhance classroom management skills.

Timeline

Manager
AMC Theatres
06.2017 - Current
Grand Canyon University
Masters from Secondary Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor Of Applied Studies from Political Science

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