Sofia Benteftifa

• Volunteer with a national nonprofit that empowers college students to deliver creative programming, positive social interaction, and moments of joy to children facing serious medical conditions
• Serve as a Magic Maker, assisting costumed characters during visits by reading stories, facilitating games, and engaging children through uplifting one-on-one interactions
• Completed official volunteer training during the Spring 2025 semester and actively contributed to planning and team coordination
• Beginning Fall 2025, committed to a new regularly scheduled program: one Friday per month at Saint Mary's Hospital in Queens-our first formally coordinated monthly visit-alongside additional outreach to other hospitals and community organizations

• Performed various administrative tasks and maintained organized documentation for engineering projects
• Shadowed engineers and office staff to gain exposure to business operations and offshore systems
• Gained experience with Python and CSS while assisting with internal web and database projects

• Facilitated hands-on STEM activities for children and families in a retail-education hybrid environment
• Assisted with robotics, drone navigation, and 3D modeling demonstrations for diverse age groups
• Supported event setup and engaged with customers to explain STEM concepts in an interactive format

Over a 12-year period, participated as a competitive dancer on the studio's performance team before transitioning into a volunteer instructor role. Helped teach choreography and technique to younger students, preparing them for recitals and public performances.