Carol Zarate
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated and mission-driven educational professional with extensive experience in school administration, athletic operations, student engagement, and youth development. Experienced in supporting school leadership, coordinating athletic programs, managing student records, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, coaches, and community members. Passionate about Catholic education, student-athlete development, and building inclusive athletic programs that promote teamwork, leadership, wellness, and school pride.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrative Assistant
Sacred Heart High School
Yonkers, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Support daily school operations in a fast-paced educational environment while assisting administration, faculty, students, and families
- Generate and process mandated New York State education forms in compliance with school and state regulations
- Prepare, maintain, and analyze academic reports and student records using Rediker Database software
- Create grade verification forms and update academic reports for faculty and administration
- Request, track, and process records for newly enrolled and withdrawing students
- Coordinate student transportation schedules and logistical planning
- Perform administrative duties including record management, filing, supply ordering, and bookkeeping support
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, faculty, and administration regarding school-related matters
- Translate meetings and school communications for Spanish-speaking parents and families
- Demonstrate strong multitasking, organization, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative school environment
- Assist with athletic scheduling, game coordination, transportation arrangements, and communication with coaches and families
- Support athletic program operations, including event preparation and coordination
- Maintain organization of athletic documentation, schedules, and program communication
- Assist in promoting a positive student-athlete experience and school spirit
Volleyball Head Coach
Sacred Heart High School, Grade School & Club Programs
Yonkers, USA
09.2014 - Current
- Coach high school and youth volleyball teams with a focus on skill development, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship
- Organize practices, team schedules, transportation coordination, and communication with families and athletes
- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment for student-athletes
- Train athletes in proper volleyball techniques, conditioning, and injury-prevention methods
- Promote accountability, discipline, leadership, and teamwork through athletics
- Support student-athlete growth both academically and athletically
Community Volleyball Clinic Organizer
Yonkers Christian Assembly
Yonkers, USA
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Planned and conducted annual volleyball clinics supporting local youth and community athletic programs
- Organized volunteers, schedules, and fundraising activities for community events
- Collaborated with community leaders and families to increase youth participation in athletics
- Provided mentorship and athletic instruction in an inclusive and supportive environment
- Managed volunteer schedules to ensure adequate support for church programs and services.
Teacher's Aide
Sacred Heart Grade School
Yonkers, USA
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Supported classroom teachers with instructional preparation, organization, and student supervision
- Assisted with classroom management and daily student support
- Prepared attendance records, reports, and meal account documentation
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and school administration
- Maintained organized student files and classroom materials
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Education and Promotion, Youth Services
Lehman College
12-2026
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Liberal Arts - Spanish for LAS: Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
12-2024
Skills
- Athletic Program Coordination
- Student & Parent Communication
- Athletic Scheduling & Event Support
- Administrative & Records Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Rediker Database Software
- Leadership & Team Development
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Organization & Problem Solving
- Community Engagement & Youth Development
- Bilingual communication
- Record management
- Strong organization
- Cash deposit preparation
Timeline
Community Volleyball Clinic Organizer
Yonkers Christian Assembly
06.2023 - 08.2025
School Administrative Assistant
Sacred Heart High School
08.2019 - Current
Volleyball Head Coach
Sacred Heart High School, Grade School & Club Programs
09.2014 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Sacred Heart Grade School
09.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Education and Promotion, Youth Services
Lehman College
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Liberal Arts - Spanish for LAS: Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
Leadership And Athletic Experience
Volleyball Head Coach, Sacred Heart High School, Grade School & Club Programs
September 2015-Present Coach high school and youth volleyball teams with a focus on skill development, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship, Organize practices, team schedules, transportation coordination, and communication with families and athletes, Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment for student-athletes, Train athletes in proper volleyball techniques, conditioning, and injury-prevention methods, Promote accountability, discipline, leadership, and teamwork through athletics, Support student-athlete growth both academically and athletically
Community Volleyball Clinic Organizer, Yonkers Christian Assembly, Planned and conducted annual volleyball clinics supporting local youth and community athletic programs, Organized volunteers, schedules, and fundraising activities for community events, Collaborated with community leaders and families to increase youth participation in athletics, Provided mentorship and athletic instruction in an inclusive and supportive environment