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Atalay Kesli

Atalay Kesli

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PCSS

Technologies

Experienced educator transitioning to data science

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Other Certificates

Harvard University Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions

Ruffalo Noel-Levitz Certificate in Enrollment Management

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teaching Certification Mathematics (8-12)

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Intermediate SQL
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

PCSS | Jul 2019 - Present

Director of College Counseling

o Developing and overseeing counseling program and alumni support for two campuses of PCSS o Provide professional development, training, and guidance to college counselors at PCSS campuses o *Structured data collection, data manipulation, data analysis, data visualization, and creating benchmarks for improvements based on the data o Creating and leading educational activities for students and parents regarding college and career readiness. o Oversee the district’s college-related standardized testing and PCSS students’ test preparation. o Managing college and career readiness CRM program Naviance for both campuses.
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PCSS | Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

College Counselor

o Individually meet with each senior to create an application roadmap; create college list with best match institutions, choosing majors, choosing main essay and supplemental essay topics, essay editing, writing counselor recommendation letters, application plan set up for each institution, and interview prep. o Prepare and deliver College Track lessons to 11th graders. o Help lower grades for the summer program and internship applications. o Arrange college visits and invite admissions counselors to school. o Arrange financial aid night for parents and students o Transition to high school presentations to 8th-grade students and parents. o School AP Coordinator. o Meeting with alumni to get feedback, help for transfer applications, and arrange internships and research positions. o Mentoring newly hired counselors into Pioneer Charter Network.

RACS | Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

Math Teacher & College Counselor

o Prepare and deliver SAT Math lessons to11th graders. o Tutor students after school and Saturday to help with their homework and test preparation. o Tutor and guide 11th-grade students to SAT and ACT test prep and registration. o Meet with 11th-grade students to create personalized college-prep paths.

BuffSci | Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

Math Teacher & College Counselor

o Prepare and deliver PreCalculus, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and SAT Math lessons for various graders. o Develop Curriculum for Algebra 2/Trigonometry, PreCalculus, and SAT Math. o Tutor students after school and Saturday to help with their homework and test preparation. o Tutor and guide 11th-grade students to SAT and ACT test prep and registration. o Help and guide 12th-grade students to fill out college and financial aid applications. o Arrange college trips and invite admission counselors. o Tutor and guide 12th-grade students to Accuplacer Math test for college placement. o Head coach for Math Counts Team for three years. o Assistant coach for Robotics Team for three years. o Assistant coach for Science Olympiad team for 2 years.

TSACS | Feb 2009 - Aug 2011

Math Teacher

o Prepare and deliver Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry lessons for 10th and 11th graders. o Prepare and Deliver SAT Math lessons for 11th graders. o Develop Curriculum for Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and SAT Math. o Tutor and guide 11th-grade students for SAT tests. o Help and Guide 11th-grade students to SAT test registration. o Order, arrange and run PSAT Tests for 10th and 11th graders. o 11th-grade class advisor. o Tutor students after school and Saturday to help with homework and test preparation. o Arrange and run Saturday SAT practice tests for 11th and 12th-grade students. o Arrange and run SAT study camps for 11th-grade students. o Assistant coach for Science Olympiad team for two years.

Pioneer Academy | Oct 2007 - Feb 2009

Math Teacher

o Prepare and deliver Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and SAT math for 9th, 10th,11th, and 12th graders o Prepare and deliver accelerated Algebra 2 lessons for 10th graders at summer school. o Develop Curriculum for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. o Evaluate and approve AP course audits as school AP coordinator. o Tutor students after school and on weekends to help with math homework. o Assistant coach for Science Olympiad team.

Edremit Zagnos Dershanesi | Aug 2002 - Feb 2006

Math Teacher and Department Head

o Prepare and deliver Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus lessons for 10th and 11th graders. o Develop Curriculum for Algebra and Geometry. o Geometry Department Head for two years. o Train and coach new Geometry teachers. o Geometry item development for college entrance exam practice tests.

My Education

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MS in Higher EducationCapella University | 2015
BS in MathematicsBalikesir University (Turkey) | 2002

About Me

Atalay Kesli

As a dedicated professional with over two decades of experience in the field of education, I am excited to embark on a transformative journey towards a career transition into data science.

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