Katherine Zakari
Canton
Summary
Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and effective communication in the workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ACT Tutor
Bright Minds Learning Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized academic support for K–12 students
- Kept detailed records of individual student progress
- Administered practice assessments and evaluated performance
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Completed closing responsibilities (e.g. reorganized and cleaned desks/chairs, set thermostat, locked doors)
Front Desk
APMI
01.2022 - Current
- Checked in and roomed patients
- Prepared and cleaned treatment rooms between patients
- Organized patient paperwork/records
- Scheduled and coordinated patient appointments
- Wheeled patients to their vehicles after appointments
- Completed maintenance responsibilities (e.g. collected mail, took out trash, cleaned waiting room, etc.)
Education
High School -
Jackson High School
Massillon, OH05.2026
High School Diploma -
Stark State College
CantonSkills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
- Work ethic and integrity
- Active listening
- Patience and empathy
- Time management skills
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
ACT Tutor
Bright Minds Learning Academy
01.2025 - Current
Front Desk
APMI
01.2022 - Current
High School -
Jackson High School
High School Diploma -
Stark State College
Honors
- Exceptional Communicator Award (2026)
Selected by school counselor as 1 of ~450 students for exceptional interpersonal communication, advocacy, and leadership during the second academic quarter of the school year.
- Stark State College Dean’s List (Fall 2025)
- Buckeye Girls State (Youth Government Leadership Conference) (2025)
Nominated by school faculty and selected as 1 of 4 from a grade of 500+ students to complete the application; elected Court of Appeals Judge (top 10 position) out of 550+ participants.
- Science National Honors Society (2025-Present)
- National Honors Society (2024-Present)
- Math National Honors Society (2024-Present)
- Spanish National Honors Society (La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) (2024-Present)
- Solo and Ensemble Piano Competition (2023)
Received a "1" score (highest rating) in the NE Ohio Solo and Ensemble Competition for Piano Solo.
Extracurriculars
Extracurriculars:
- Red Cross Club Treasurer (2024-Present)
Managed club finances, organized donation projects, allocated funds for community service initiatives (e.g. blood drives, care packages).
- STEM Research Club Co-President (2024-Present)
Organized meetings, planned presentations, educated students about the research process, and promoted hands-on scientific inquiry.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor (2024-Present)
Assisted 1st grade Arabic-speaker and 6th grade Spanish-speaker in learning English, logged 100+ hours and counting.
- Speech & Debate (2022-Present)
Extemporaneous Speaking team captain; competed at weekly speech and debate tournaments, ranked top 10 in Ohio for U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking.
- Mediterranean Culture Club Vice-President (2023-Present)
Planned cultural events/activities, assisted and recruited Arabic-fluent individuals for E2L elementary student support, promoted education of mediterranean culture.
- Jackson Girls Tennis player (2022-Present)
Team awarded 2x Federal League Champions; placed 2nd at 2024 Dover Invitational; instructed 100+ hours of summer jr. tennis camp.