Sara Zapata
Tamarac
Summary
Motivated and hardworking individual with experience supporting the community through volunteer work. CPR certified with strong communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, organization, and adaptability skills. Committed to learning new responsibilities and positively contributing to a professional team environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Petsmart Cattery (Volunteer)
Good Karma Pet Rescue of South Florida
Sunrise, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Administered daily care for cats, ensuring proper feeding, hydration, and health monitoring.
- Implemented strategies for socializing cats through nurturing play and handling to prepare them for adoption.
- Performed cleaning and sanitization tasks to maintain a healthy environment for animals and visitors.
- Ensured cleanliness, organization, and welcoming atmosphere in cattery environment.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, promptly reporting concerns to staff.
Volunteer
Taravella Early Child Care Program
Coral Springs, FL
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised children during outdoor activities to foster a safe and enjoyable space.
- Assisted after-school educators in organizing classroom materials and managing daily tasks.
- Facilitated effective communication between teachers and students to enhance daily classroom engagement.
- Exhibited responsibility by adhering to safety protocols and overseeing child supervision.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
Youth Volunteer
Saint Malachy Catholic Church
Tamarac, FL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in planning and facilitating children’s activities and group events.
- Supervised and engaged with children to ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
- Supported arts and crafts, recreational games, and educational activities.
- Assisted with event setup, cleanup, and organization before and after programs.
- Collaborated with staff and fellow volunteers to ensure programs ran smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma -
J.P. Taravella High School
Coral Springs, FL06.2026
Skills
- CPR & AED Certified
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork
Certification
Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED Certification
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) | Issued: Aug. 2025 | Expires: Aug. 2027
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Petsmart Cattery (Volunteer)
Good Karma Pet Rescue of South Florida
04.2026 - Current
Youth Volunteer
Saint Malachy Catholic Church
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Taravella Early Child Care Program
01.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
J.P. Taravella High School