Stefani A. Peterson
Clover,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated education professional seeking a certified teaching position where I can apply three years of hands-on experience supporting students across all elementary grade levels. Committed to fostering creativity, collaboration, and academic growth within a vibrant school community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
S.T.E.A.M. Lab Teacher
Oakridge Elementary School
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Recognized as “Staff Member of the Month” by peers in recognition of leadership, innovation, and contributions to a positive school culture. (March 2025)
- Designs and implements hands-on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) lessons aligned with state standards and grade-level objectives for Pre K–5 students.
- Fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through project-based learning and inquiry-driven activities.
- Guides students in the engineering design process—encouraging experimentation, teamwork, and reflection through collaborative challenges.
- Utilizes digital tools and technology (e.g., iPads, coding apps, robotics kits) to support 21st-century learning and digital literacy.
- Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning needs and promote inclusion across all grade levels.
- Maintains a safe, organized, and engaging lab environment that encouraged exploration and innovation.
- Monitors student progress through observation, reflection, and performance-based assessments.
- Models curiosity and growth mindset to inspire a love of learning and innovation in every student.
On-Premise District Manager
Empire Distributors
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Communicated and monitored company objectives and expectations through staffing, training, and performance evaluations
- Maintained and improved account conditions in the market through execution of sales programs
- Understood and coached priorities in brands and services
- Supervised salespersons' daily activities
- Delivered sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives
- Met with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships, negotiating and closing deals
- Visited key accounts monthly, provides lists and maintains visibility
- Developed relationships with suppliers through work-withs, dinners and trade functions
- Reported sales results weekly to Director of On-Premise
- Coordinated account openings
- Maintained open communication with other departments
On-Premise Wine Sales Representative
Empire Distributors
02.2009 - 05.2016
- Top sales representative for Charlotte On Premise was awarded a trip to Napa, California, August 2015
- Top sales representative for Charlotte On Premise was awarded a trip to California, July 2014
- Consistently earned additional recognition for being top performer
- Demonstrated consistent sales growth from 2010-2016 by over 15% per year
- Built relationships with existing customers in order to develop and gain future business opportunities and, where appropriate, develop new business customer opportunities
- Met monthly objectives and participate in supplier incentives each month
- Attended wine dinners, wine tastings and other related work events
- Conducted staff trainings with accounts to better their education on our products
- Worked closely with team members and, when required, train new wine sales representatives
Interim Director of Catering
Providence Country Club
09.2007 - 11.2007
- Booked short-term and long-term meetings and social events and maintained consistent communication with clients to exceed event expectations
- Accurately updated monthly and yearly budget reports
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure proper coordination of events
- Effectively maintained relationships with existing accounts
- Handled payment collection and payroll of [Number] employees.
Social Catering Sales Manager
Omni Hotel – (ADA – Four Diamond Hotel)
05.2003 - 09.2007
- Worked closely with clients to successfully detail social and business events
- Aggressively solicited new and repeat business through prospecting and outside sales calls
- Created customized menus for special client events including weddings and holidays
- Was an active member and Program Chair for the National Association of Catering Executives
- Completed corporate training for Mastering Sales Productivity
- Exceeded 2005 individual and catering department goals resulting in an award trip to San Diego, CA
- Awarded “Manager of the Quarter” by the Omni Executive Committee for the 1st quarter, calendar year 2006
Express Sales Manager
Adam's Mark Hotel
07.2002 - 05.2003
- Effectively maintained relationships with existing accounts
- Aggressively solicited new and repeat business in the Southeast market through prospecting and outside sales calls
- Actively networked at trade shows and industry events
- Maintained relationships with national account managers, meeting planners, and third-party contacts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCBachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS2002
Skills
Timeline
S.T.E.A.M. Lab Teacher
Oakridge Elementary School
07.2023 - 11.2025
On-Premise District Manager
Empire Distributors
05.2016 - 02.2018
On-Premise Wine Sales Representative
Empire Distributors
02.2009 - 05.2016
Interim Director of Catering
Providence Country Club
09.2007 - 11.2007
Social Catering Sales Manager
Omni Hotel – (ADA – Four Diamond Hotel)
05.2003 - 09.2007
Express Sales Manager
Adam's Mark Hotel
07.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Mississippi