"... In addition to his strong work ethic and instructional support skills, Sharif has made meaningful contributions to lowering the barrier to entry for many of our cutting edge technology services as well as helped build training and onboarding materials for learning space support activities. He is thoughtful, resourceful, and always willing to go the extra mile to support students, faculty, and colleagues. His combination of initiative, dependability, and continuous desire to grow makes him a valuable asset to any organization."

"... He has effectively managed large online courses, such as Digital Visual Literacy for Learning, while also designing and delivering clear, personalized video tutorials that support diverse learners. Beyond the classroom, Sharif has extended his impact by supporting after-school STEM programs in a local school district. This work reflects his dedication to community engagement and his passion for fostering meaningful learning experiences. ... I am confident that Sharif will bring insight, dedication, and valuable skills and knowledge to any institution or program he joins."

"Sharif demonstrates all of the competencies you want in an employee. He is intelligent, strategic and incredibly hard working. He regularly completed assignments in an efficient manner and always asked for more responsibility as an opportunity to learn during his internship here at ComEd. He provided new and impactful ideas to our external programs, training systems and more. He streamlined many of our processes and even taught our entire department the benefits of visual aspects in presentations. It was a privilege to work with him each summer."

"... he has suggested instructional design changes to enhance student learning, supported students during tech support not just for this class but for any class that a student requires assistance in, and been diligent in managing his own course load as well as his work on his dissertation. He is an asset and will be a key contributor in any position that he reaches for in the future."