Kelly Sorci

Kelly Sorci

Director and Teacher, Early Childhood Program

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Jr.Kindergarten Director, Jr.K-12 Hiring Manager and Substitute & Extended Care Manager at New Covenant Academy

  • Education

    • Concordia University Irvine

      2001 - 2003
      B.A. Applied Liberal Arts, Education Emphasis

      A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education with Early Education Management Emphasis from Fullerton College, Fullerton, Ca.Microsoft Applications Certification, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.Software Applications: Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe 9.0, Photoshop, InDesign, Google for Education, Gmail, Google Sheets, Various applications pertinent to Google Education and Vendor Specific Educational Software/Renweb.

    • Concordia University-Portland

      2017 - 2018
      MeD in Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education / Character Dev. Graduate School
  • Experience

    • Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

      Sept 2000 - Aug 2003
      Director and Teacher, Early Childhood Program

      Responsible for the program and development of an early childhood center; budget management of $500,000 plus. Supervisor of 8 faculty and 4 teacher assistants as well as a substantial volunteer base. During her time as director, enrollment increased from 56 students to over 90 students due to her planning and marketing strategies. Responsible for curriculum development, personnel management, hiring and firing of employees, budget management, marketing, strategic planning, playground installation according to ADA and California state regulations, before and after school personnel management, updating of manuals, etc. From 2000 to 2002 Kelly performed in the role as Assistant Early Childhood Director and was promoted in 2002 to Director. Taught Pre-K classes 1/2 day 5 days a week, while directing. Show less

    • Springfield Public Schools

      Sept 2003 - May 2005
      Para-Professional, Early Childhood Special Ed. Program

      Responsible to help individual students (age 3-5) assessed with special needs, to achieve their Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) goals as defined by the head teacher and team of therapists via the implementation of developmental activities, games, musical activities, etc. Additionally she provided one-on-one direction and supervision to students as they moved from each pull-out therapy session, lunch, outdoor recess to aid in their success.

    • New Covenant Academy

      Mar 2005 - now

      Kelly provides educational executive support for school district operations:Management and oversight of the Substitute Teacher and Before and After School Care StaffHuman resource recruitment, new hire processes of onboarding, orientation, handbook writing, policy development and professional development training.Strategic planning team member working with Executive Officers, Principals and the Board of DirectorsA facility team member, for record-keeping, meeting coordination, facility map creation, minutes, and support. Provided support to the construction project manager (2-year project 2017-2019) in the remodeling of a second campus (conversion of a church facility to a school). Chose finishes, colors, and furnishings for the classroom, library, and office. Development support in fundraising, event planning, and creation of marketing pieces both digital and for professional print, using Adobe Graphics Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator). Creates custom PowerPoint slides related to gala themes.AdvancED trained and certified external and internal team members for accreditation review Board secretarial management, meeting coordination, board website management, policy writing, and policy review management Research and educational reportingDemographic and school profile development and reportingStakeholder survey analysis and reportingStandardized assessment graphs and comparisonsDistrict historical recordsHuman resources record and recruitingLASSO Local Agency Security Officer for employee background check managementDistrict Communications Coordinator managing emergency alerts, all school email communications, and development to publishing of a newsletter to stakeholders, and social media accountsTechnology client support to parents and teachers on the school’s SIS system FACTS/RenWebSchool website content management Show less

      • Jr.Kindergarten Director, Jr.K-12 Grade Hiring Manager and Substitute & Extended Care Manager

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Executive Education Support Specialist & Board Secretary

        Mar 2005 - Oct 2022
    • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

      May 2005 - Jul 2005
      Account Executive

      Position required cold calling business to business to sell computer application training for professional development to local businesses.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accreditation External Review Team Certified-Early Childhood & K-12

      Cognia
      Dec 2021
    • Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED

      CPR SERVICES OF THE OZARKS
      Sept 2024
    • Early Childhood Facility Director Certified for 100 or More Children

      Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
      Apr 2018