Oliver Zavala

• Instructed students in Taekwondo techniques, fostering skill development and discipline.
• Developed lesson plans tailored to varying skill levels, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Monitored student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Organized and facilitated training sessions, ensuring a safe and productive environment for all participants.
• 6+ years of experience in a martial arts leadership program.
• Practiced taekwondo for 10+ years
• 10 hours per week, approx. 30-32 weeks per year

• For 2 non-consecutive weeks, I served as a camp counselor alongside a partner, overseeing 13 children.
• Facilitated duties such as showers, bedtime, packing, hike preparedness, and dorm cleanup.
• Expedited evacuation of the campus when informed of program cancellation due to wildfire.
• Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
• Participating in training sessions and informational meetings (5.50 hours)
• Acting as teacher's aide and/or assisting with group management (17.50 hours)
• Meal table supervision - monitoring behavior and noise control (7.00 hours)
• Daytime hours supervising in dorms and/or supervising restroom breaks (12.25 hours)
• Overnight supervision, ready to respond to any student needs or emergencies (75 hours)
• Hours earned on the day of evacuation, September 2, 2025 (10.00 hours)

[Las Palmas School]

[Patterson, CA]

• This is an elementary school that works to develop and maintain a positive and safe learning environment, fostering community growth.
• I volunteered as a translator for monolingual parents as part of a back-to-school event the school was hosting. I was assigned to multiple classrooms where I would essentially sit with a group of parents and translate what the teacher was saying. I guided parents towards their children's classrooms and explained some of the children's assignments.
• Given that 84% of its student population is of low socioeconomic status, we see how events like these help the community.
• Assisted in localization projects, adapting content for target audiences.
• 4 hours per week, 1 week per year

[Annual Crab Cioppino Feed in Patterson, CA]

[Located at the Lopes Orchards De Paul Center in Patterson]

[Sacred Heart Catholic Church]

• Spearheaded ticket selling, resulting in high guest turnout.
• Assisted in carrying out raffles for prizes
• Implemented a respectful attitude, leading to guest satisfaction.
• Set up banquet spaces according to event specifications and layout requirements.
• Served food and beverages efficiently, ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to quality standards.
• I volunteered for customer service, dishwashing, preparation, and clean-up. We were often paired up to facilitate clear communication and go about our duties efficiently. This lasted from just before noon to 8 pm.

• Worked as a poll worker for the 2024 election in Stanislaus County, ensuring a smooth voting process, conducting voter stations and overseeing mail-in ballots.
• Responsibilities included opening the polls, setting up voting equipment, issuing official ballots, and assisting voters throughout the day.
• Facilitated voter registration and provided assistance during polling hours.
• Ensured compliance with election laws and regulations for accurate vote accumulation and processing.
• 12 hours per week for 2 weeks.