Melanie Hosbach Sesi
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Objective:
Energetic, engaging, and passionate teacher with twelve years experience in multiple educational settings seeking a high school social studies teaching position where I can positively impact the educational journey of students in a district with numerous opportunities for community involvement.
Education:
2011 - Master of Arts, Educational Technology, Michigan State University
2005 - Bachelor of Arts, Major-Interdisciplinary Social Science, Minor-Political Science, Michigan State University
Teaching Experience:
Teacher, Frankel Jewish Academy, West Bloomfield, MI, 2011-present
Teacher, Lapeer Community High School, Lapeer, MI, 2006-2011
Teacher/Supervisor, After School Campus, Lapeer Community Schools, Lapeer, MI, 2007-2011
Guest Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI, 2005-2006
Student Teacher, Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI, 2005-2006
Professional Experience:
Presenter, Michigan State University's Educational Technology Conference, East Lansing, MI (2010)
Participant/Attendee:
Honors and Professional Memberships:
Personal Interests:
Family, travel, photography, fitness, sports, coaching, reading, and music
Energetic, engaging, and passionate teacher with twelve years experience in multiple educational settings seeking a high school social studies teaching position where I can positively impact the educational journey of students in a district with numerous opportunities for community involvement.
Education:
2011 - Master of Arts, Educational Technology, Michigan State University
2005 - Bachelor of Arts, Major-Interdisciplinary Social Science, Minor-Political Science, Michigan State University
Teaching Experience:
Teacher, Frankel Jewish Academy, West Bloomfield, MI, 2011-present
- Full-time teacher of students grades 9-12 at a dual curriculum college preparatory private high school
- Utilizes own education and teaching experiences to design and deliver engaging lessons that challenge students to think critically and explore new ideas in the areas of world history, American history, government, economics, and AP US Government
- Implements lessons and activities conducive to the 1:1 iPad environment
- Establishes consistent expectations for student learning and behavior
- Collaborates with teachers from various disciplines to create a safe and productive learning environment for all students
- Invited to serve as a reader for the 2018 Advanced Placement US Government and Politics Exam
- Serves as a mentor for new faculty
- Serves as a member of ISACS Steering Committee (for accreditation), Building and Medical Emergency Response Teams, and co-chair of Center for Israel Education Committee
- Supervises testing center during study hall and helps proctor ACT and AP exams
- Participates in school and community programs, such as chaperoning Model UN and sponsoring school clubs, as well as serving as head coach for the volleyball program and assistant coach for the Detroit delegation to the 2013 and 2014 JCC Maccabi games
- Part-time Performance Improvement Coordinator during summers and school breaks
- Analyzed and processed data to formulate strategies for improving patient outcomes
- Consulted with a team of nurse and therapy educators to improve orientation materials and processes, including creating educational materials for employees and clinicians throughout the agency.
Teacher, Lapeer Community High School, Lapeer, MI, 2006-2011
- Full-time teacher of at-risk students grades 9-12 with multiple learning styles/needs in small public alternative high school
- Created and executed engaging lessons in the core areas of American history, civics/government, economics, as well as electives, such as Personal Money Management, Street Law and Current Issues
- Involved in extracurricular activities: intramural volleyball, spirit weeks, prom
- Collaborated with district teachers to develop US History, Civics, and Economics curriculum and common assessments that were aligned with state standards
Teacher/Supervisor, After School Campus, Lapeer Community Schools, Lapeer, MI, 2007-2011
- Instructor of afternoon credit-redemption course for students from around the district who previously lost credit in their Civics and Economics classes
- Designed lessons for individual learning
- Supervised multiple students completing “Independent Study” credits
- Supervised students using “E2020” online learning system
- Established consistent expectations for learning and classroom behavior
Guest Teacher, Troy School District, Troy, MI, 2005-2006
- Facilitated appropriate lesson plans as designated by instructors of various subjects
- Adhered to instructor's expectations for behavior, classroom management, and school rules
Student Teacher, Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI, 2005-2006
- Observed and implemented curriculum in World History, US History, and Political Science (United States foreign policy)
- Observed and co-taught Advanced Placement American History
- Developed accommodated lessons and assessments for students with special needs (including both English Language Learners and special education students)
- Observed district curriculum development meetings and regular staff meetings
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences and various Professional Development sessions
- Participated in multiple extracurricular activities including Freshmen Competitive Cheer Team, Senior Girls “Powder Puff” Football, SADD, and Social Studies club
Professional Experience:
Presenter, Michigan State University's Educational Technology Conference, East Lansing, MI (2010)
- "Technology Got You Down? How to Calmly Rise Above Technology Glitches in Your Classroom"
Participant/Attendee:
- Advanced Placement US Government and Politics Reading, Salt Lake City, UT (2018)
- Advanced Placement Summer Institute at Oakland University, Rochester, MI (2015, 2018)
- SafeTalk Suicide Prevention, West Bloomfield, MI (2017)
- Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference, Detroit, MI (2015, 2017)
- The Learning Conference, Birmingham, MI (2012 & 2013)
- Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Annual Conference, Detroit, MI (2011)
- Michigan Council for the Social Studies Spring Conference, Grand Rapids, MI (2009)
- Virtual Economics Workshop, Flint, MI (2008)
- Neurobiology of Girls: Understanding the Adolescent Brain, Troy, MI (2008)
- We The People: Civic Education Workshop, Flint, MI (2007)
- Effective Intervention Strategies for Chronically Disruptive Students, Flint, MI (2007)
- Motivating and Challenging the Unmotivated Learner, Flint, MI (2007)
- Modeling Professional Conversations, Lapeer, MI (2006)
- Michigan Council for the Social Studies Spring Conference, Dearborn, MI (2005)
Honors and Professional Memberships:
- Member of the Michigan Council for the Social Studies
- Member of Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Academic Honor Society
- Member of Gamma Theta Upsilon Geographical Honor Society
- Michigan State University Dean’s List
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Dependent Scholarship for Academic Achievement
- Rochester Area Youth Assistance Award
Personal Interests:
Family, travel, photography, fitness, sports, coaching, reading, and music
Printable Resume
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