Stephanie Sorice

P.O. Box 2000

Cortland, NY 13045
stephanie.sorice@cortland.edu

EDUCATION
SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY, United States
Early Childhood Education Candidate, August 2013 - May 2017
Major in Early Childhood/Childhood Education with a concentration in Environmental Studies
Volunteered at the Salvation Army where I tutor and interact with young children
Volunteered as a monitor for the showing of the AIDS Quilt.
Practicum student at Ithaca Northeast Elm., SUNY Cortland Childcare Center, and Cortland
YMCA
Active member of Education Club
Attends JOYFUL events on and off campus
West Islip High School, West , NY, United States
High School Diploma, Jun 2013

Scored a 26 on the ACT

Volunteered to clean up the beach after Hurricane Sandy

Went on a service trip with Common Hope organization to Guatemala

Participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Long Beach for charity for cancer research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LITTLE LIONS DAY CARE, West Islip, NY, United States
Assistant Teacher January 2012 - December 2012

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social
development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene,
and social skills.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

Observe and evaluate childrens performance and behavior.

BOB'S CLOTHING STORE, West Islip, NY, United States
Footwear Sales Associate / Backup Cashier August 2012 - June 2013

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.

Recommend, select, and help locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies.

Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.

Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.

ASC NUEBIG DINING HALL, Cortland, NY, United States

Part Time Student Employee January 2014 - September 2016

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.

Serve food to customers.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths

Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.

SOUTH SHORE CHILDCARE CENTER, East Islip, NY, United States
Assistant Teacher March 2015 - Present

Assist head teacher in daily activities.

Organize and lead activities when needed.

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene,
and social skills.

Enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

Maintain a safe play environment.

Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and
related issues.

Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about
activities, meals served, and medications administered.

Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Displays strong leadership skills in the classroom setting

Communicates well with children and fellow employees
Good problem solving skills and exceptional ability to work calmly in a stressful situation
Skilled at creating lesson plans and sticking to them
Fast learner
Follows directions efficiently and thoroughly
Genuine love for teaching and caring for children