Angela P. Sesti
Doraville,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record of fostering student growth, notably achieving over 80% improvement in MAP testing at Midvale Elementary. Expert in STEM education and cultivating engaging learning environments. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and demonstrating cultural sensitivity, consistently driving significant advancements in student achievement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
5th grade Teacher
Midvale Elementary
Tucker, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Taught below 30% MAP scored and ELL students math 2 years in a row with over 80% show growth in MAP testing and over 80% past the GMAS
- Taught ELA and Science with over 80% showing growth in MAP testing and over 80% past the GMAS last year
- Sponsored sports coaching Track and Soccer, Flag Football
- Sponsored Social Studies Fair, Robotics club
- Sponsored STEM after school
- Sponsored Science Olympiad this year
- Continued with professional development in areas of structured literacy, International Baccalaureate, STEM and STEAM, science, AI, and math.
Bartender, Server, Head-wait, Trainer and Key Manager
OSI employee
Bluffton, SC
01.2008 - 10.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Described drink flavors and taste profiles to customers to help with ordering decisions.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Studied industry trends to inform planning of bar menu and development of new drink recipes.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and up-selling techniques.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Princeton Elementary
Lithonia, GA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Title 1 urban school in the Dekalb County Schools District
- Teaching third grade 2020 to present, Title 1 urban school in the Dekalb County Schools District
- Followed the Georgia Standards of Excellence
- I provide Students with projects that cover multi-tasks and crossed curriculum and offered diversified learning
- Scores in MAP for Reading and Math show growth in all students achieving beyond expected growth in reading with an indicator of 76%
- Student achievement exceeded growth target by achieving 84% growth
- Over 60% achieved proficiency
- MathCon certified and Arts in Integration STEAM Member
- Team lead 2022-2023
- Title 1 urban school in the Dekalb County Schools District
2nd Grade Teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Title 1 school in Gwinnett County
- Teaching second grade 2017-2018 Title 1 school in Gwinnett County
- Followed the Gwinnett County Schools AKS Standards of Excellence
- I provided Students with projects that covered multi-tasks and crossed curriculum and offered diversified learning
- Scores showed over 70% student achievement growth in overall reading and transitioned to virtual teaching with success in teaching reading and math online to continue student growth working with a team
- Learned under Pam Williams (Now executive asst director), how to drive data instruction
- Title 1 school in Gwinnett County
5th and 3rd Grade Teacher
Gadsden Elementary
Savannah, GA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Title 1 urban school in the Savannah Chatham County School District
- Taught 5th and 3rd grade Title 1 urban school in the Savannah Chatham County School District
- Provided Students with projects that covered multi-tasks and crossed curriculum and offered diversified learning
- Scores in MAP and SRI show growth in learning (see attached)
- Special Education with Math Science Partnership (MSP) at Armstrong State University
- Student achievement showed growth in testing, of over 70%
- Learned extensive guided reading strategies to help drive reading levels to grade-level
- Title 1 urban school in the Savannah Chatham County School District
Home School
Connections Academy Online Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Four years used Connections Academy online program to work with my daughter on further development of her education
Catering Coordinator
Panera Bread Company
Savannah, GA
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Grew business from different marketing strategies, with solid team we were achieving $1,700 daily to over $2,000 daily in catering sales
- I was responsible in growing sales from less than $700 daily to more than doubling the sales
- Responsibilities included managing monthly numbers against budget and plan
- Met weekly projections and managed product to cost initiatives
- Did weekly reports of business and analyzed retained and regained business, as well as, new business growth
- Grew business by over 8% in less than six months
Substitute Teacher – Long Term Substitute
Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, SC
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Five years developing classroom management skills and quick lesson plans
- Worked in all grade levels
- Most prominent work - Pritchardville Elementary 2nd Grade Fall -Spring 2012 was a full immersion teaching position
- At the end of term of the temporary assignment, testing results showed a prominent growth for the entire class by over 8% growth in test results which was at the same level as the 2nd grade team
- All students achieved proficiency
Owner/Manager
Color Me Mine
Bluffton, SC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Started up my own business
- Bought rights to a franchise that gave me complete autonomy to run and operate my own business
- I had to plan the business and once it was built out – we opened and I was the manager, with up to 9 employees
- Planned a forecast and budget, implemented monthly tracking of productivity
- Marketplace demand became low with a weakened economy
Realtor – Manager of my own real estate team
Remax Island Realty
Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC
01.2005 - 01.2008
- I earned gross sales for my company of around $20 Million a year for 3 consecutive years in that time
- I had a team of four and a personal assistant
- I averaged around 15-25 sales a month and would average around 30-35 listings at a time by myself (not including my staff)
- I was the number one in real estate sales volume in Bluffton, in 2006-2007
- I left the industry during 2008, though I had the highest sales before exiting
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty
Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC
01.2000 - 01.2005
- I earned gross sales for my company of around $2-5 Million a year
- I averaged around 10 sales a month and would average around 15 listings at a time
Director of Marketing
PolyOne Corporation
Atlanta and Cleveland, GA and OH
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Largest Plastic Compounding Division of the Company (was a fortune 100 company)
- Started as an administrative assistant to Financial Analysis and worked my way up to Director of Marketing
- Several positions include: Administrative Assistant to Financial Analysis, Administrative Assistant to CFO, Administrator of Cash Treasury, Assistant Public Relations Director, Customer Service Representative, Director of Customer Service, Project Manager for Thermoplastic Elastomers Division, Director of Marketing Plastic Compounding
- Various positions entailed project planning and implementation
- Managing projects and budgets included cooperative efforts with different divisions
- I did handle Public Relations before moving to Atlanta, GA to becoming the director of Marketing
- Public Relations involved communication with outside financial analysts on the valued stock of the company
- In my final position of Director of Marketing, I had to plan a budget for all operations of the Plastic Compounding Division from sales staff to operations
- Driving sales required meeting with high-end clientele and meeting with CEO monthly on the operation of my division
- I was responsible for fulfilling estimated sales and accountable for the implementation of all programs and projects that were needed to get new and continue maintaining a great relationship with our clients
- Involved working with print, video and audio production and marketing strategies to get and obtain clients
- Also, was a mentor for the sales staff of 25 sales reps across the United States and helping them achieve their sales goals so that we were meeting the overall sales goals of the company
- Largest Plastic Compounding Division of the Company (was a fortune 100 company)
Education
Master - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC04.2011
Master - Business Administration
Baldwin Wallace College
Berea, Ohio01.1995
Bachelors - Telecommunications and Graphic Design
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio01.1991
Skills
- STEM Education
- Growth mindset
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Extensive program use MAP, I'Ready, Raz-Plus and WriteScore
References
See some letters attached.
Communityactivitiesandmemberships
- Member Savannah chapter of AFT
- Volunteer and Member of Compassion Christian Church
- Volunteer for Afterschool tutorial 2017-2018
- Work Saturday School for Gadsden Elementary 2018
- Worked with students to prepare them for the STEM and SECCEC competition – Egg Drop 2018
- Vacation Bible School Game Director for First Baptist Church, Bluffton, SC -Summer 2012
- Girl scout troop leader for troop 691 for 2008-2009
- First Baptist Church Awana program 2010-2012 Leader of 3-5th grade 2009-2012
- Palmetto Animal League Volunteer 2011
- Strokes and Turn Official USA Swimming 2011
- Savannah Humane Society Foster Care Family 2011
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
5th grade Teacher
Midvale Elementary
01.2023 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Princeton Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2023
2nd Grade Teacher
Bethesda Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2020
5th and 3rd Grade Teacher
Gadsden Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2018
Catering Coordinator
Panera Bread Company
01.2015 - 04.2015
Home School
Connections Academy Online Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bartender, Server, Head-wait, Trainer and Key Manager
OSI employee
01.2008 - 10.2023
Substitute Teacher – Long Term Substitute
Beaufort County School District
01.2008 - 01.2012
Owner/Manager
Color Me Mine
01.2008 - 01.2009
Realtor – Manager of my own real estate team
Remax Island Realty
01.2005 - 01.2008
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty
01.2000 - 01.2005
Director of Marketing
PolyOne Corporation
01.1990 - 01.2000
Master - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Master - Business Administration
Baldwin Wallace College
Bachelors - Telecommunications and Graphic Design
Kent State University