Kurstin A.

Stowell
18 Smith Road • Brasher Falls, NY 13613 • (315) 250-8789 • kstowell@svpc.net

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Outgoing, mature, and dedicated. Able to develop exceptionally creative, academic lesson plans. Experienced
in working with children ages 6 months to 18 years in public child care and education settings. Eager to
develop thriving relationships with children, parents and staff.

EDUCATION
Associate of Science: Early Childhood Studies Aug. 2017
SUNY Canton, Canton, NY

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Canton Day Care Center, Canton, NY Jan. 2017 – May 2017
● Interacted with children ages 6 months to 5 years
● Developed and implemented lesson plans involving whole child domains
● Facilitated children’s daily routines, including hand washing, meals, and nap time

Brasher Falls Head Start, Brasher Falls, NY Oct. 2016 – Dec. 2016
● Engaged with 16 children ages 3-4 years
● Lead group enrichment, including story time and table top activities
● Used a creative hands-on method to educate children on Latin American culture

RELATED INTERNSHIPS
Special/Elementary Ed., Nightengale Elementary, Massena, NY Feb. 2015 – Apr. 2015
● Assisted with classroom activities and student evaluations

Speech-Language Pathology/Elementary Ed. Norwood-Norfolk Elementary, NY Dec. 2014 – Feb. 2015

● Audited Speech-Language therapy sessions and classroom activities

WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Advocate- Horizons, Seaway Valley Prevention Council, Massena, NY Oct. 2018 – Present
● Assure safety for children ages 12-17
● Foster trusting, respectful relationships with youth and staff
● Plan and implement appropriate programming

Substitute Teacher, St. Lawrence Central School, Brasher Falls, NY Feb. 2018 – Oct. 2018
● Work closely with adult professionals
● Adapt to meet needs of the district
● Modify instruction to satisfy each classroom’s demands

Server, The Barking Dog Saloon, Potsdam, NY July 2017 – July 2018
● Provided quality service in a fast-paced environment
● Prepared dessert and beverage orders according to restaurant standards
● Followed proper sanitization procedures

Server, Pizza Hut, Potsdam, NY Aug. 2016 – April 2018

● Engage with customers to ensure a pleasant dining experience
● Memorize menu items to provide optimal service
● Record food and beverage orders in a timely manner

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Legion Auxiliary Post 1479 Member Jan. 2014 – Current