Katrina Cooper
Cooper City,FL
Summary
Dedicated and passionate parent volunteer with thousands of hours devoted to supporting the students and staff of Cooper City schools. Over the years, I have played a vital role in organizing school events, assisting in classrooms, supporting teachers, and fostering a positive, inclusive school environment. I bring a deep understanding of school culture, strong relationships with faculty and families, and a proven commitment to student success. I am now seeking a formal position at Cooper City High School to continue making a meaningful impact through hands-on involvement and dependable support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Girl Scouts of South East Florida - Magnolia Service Unit
10.2018 - Current
- Planned, developed and executed fun and engaging educational programs and skill building workshops for girls to meet criteria and goals established by GSSEF.
- Facilitated bi-monthly group activities that fostered teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills among participants.
- Provided mentorship to younger volunteers, enhancing their engagement and commitment levels.
- Supported fundraising efforts through event planning and outreach initiatives with local businesses.
- Coordinated logistics and information with parents for meetings, events and trips, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication.
- Planned and executed engaging, fun, and smooth-running special events and programs.
- Coordinated with local businesses and organizations for event space ensuring safety, capacity limitations, and executing contracts.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated to local troops to raise awareness of volunteer opportunities and events both directly and with digital promotional materials.
- Represent the GSSEF organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed annual food drives, school supply drives, holiday gift drives with distribution for local foster children and local Cooper City School students.
- Collaborated with local organizations to identify community needs and align service efforts accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer hours and activities to support GSSEF requirements for high awards.
Broward County School Volunteer
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitated communication between parents and school staff to support student progress.
- Coordinated fundraising events, increasing community involvement and resources for school programs.
- Recruited, organized, and trained new volunteers on policies, procedures, and best conduct for Pioneer Band Concerts, Trips, and Events.
- Assisted within organization of art exhibits, music performances and supervision of after-school activities for students.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating strong work ethic, active participation, and commitment to education throughout all volunteer activities.
- Supported the school's fundraising efforts, raising funds for extracurricular activities and resources. Volunteered organizing and supporting book fairs, Boosterthon, Raise Craze, Chocolate sales, Annual Band Fundraiser, and Light Up Cooper City Bake Sale.
- Volunteered in Embassy Creek Elementary Media center supporting library resource utilization, inventory and weeding of collection, reshelving and cataloging books and checkouts.
- Supported Pioneer school and club functions with decorations set up and take down.
- Encouraged student creativity organizing parent volunteers to assist in the Embassy Creek Elementary art room as well as the Meet the Masters program.
- Facilitated positive learning environment, assisting teachers with classroom management.
- Fostered love for science among students by cleaning, organizing and restocking Embassy Creek Elementary Science lab and assisting with interactive experiments.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments. Secured approved chaperones and provided appropriate documentation to school administrative staff. Managed parent information distribution, reminders and answered questions through the Remind App. Maintained contact with bus drivers, school admin, and parents during field trips. Helped manage bus loading and unloading.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2001
Master of Science - Health And Biomedical Science
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Professional appearance
- Telephone & email etiquette
- Courteous & Patient
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and dependability
- Computer skills
- MS office & Teams, Canvas, Focus
- Administrative tasks
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability and punctuality
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Volunteer
Girl Scouts of South East Florida - Magnolia Service Unit
10.2018 - Current
Broward County School Volunteer
08.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Health And Biomedical Science
University of South Alabama