Olivia Zarantonello
La Porte,IN
Summary
Caring and cause-driven professional prepared to deliver case management and patient advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
A Rosie Place For Children
South Bend, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Strengthened partnerships between the organization and local organizations to enhance collaboration opportunities.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending conferences and training sessions relevant to the organization's mission.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Managed cases of medically fragile children receiving social or community service support.
- Provided respite care for families.
- Helped create art projects, experiences, and opportunities that this population does not always have the opportunity to experience.
Teacher's Assistant
Indiana University
South Bend, IN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and positive working relationships.
- Provided individualized resources to cater to unique needs.
- Met with students via Zoom and in person to provide flexibility and openness.
Tutor
Indiana University
South Bend, IN
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure alignment with national standards and increased student proficiency.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice and interactive activities.
- Collaborated with other language educators, sharing best practices and improving instructional strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging open communication among students.
- Established strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encouraged risk-taking in language learning.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, participation, and performance for administrative purposes.
- Incorporated authentic materials such as news articles, films, music, and podcasts into lessons to expose students to native speakers' context.
- Created customized Spanish lessons based around learning style, language level and current progress objectives of each diverse learner.
- Created fun and challenging lesson plans to help students enjoy the learning process.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Volunteer
Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Rounded on patients to serve the physical and emotional needs of them and their families, providing appropriate toys, movies, snacks, blankets, beverages, and games.
- Provided respite care for parents and siblings.
- Helped patients with social support and engagement to lessen the intimidation of hospital experiences and procedures.
- 68.53 hours spent in Pediatrics.
- 28.25 hours spent in Pediatrics: Hematology/Oncology.
Babysitter
La Porte, IN, South Bend, IN
01.2017 - Current
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging teamwork.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities while maintaining open communication with parents regarding scheduling needs.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children's concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Built lasting bonds with the families worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led to being recommended amongst friends.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05.2024
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Resource Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Self-Help Skills Development
- Early Intervention Services
- Skill-Building Activities
- Typical and Atypical Child Development
- Developmentally Appropriate Plans
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Grief and Emotional Support
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Volunteer
A Rosie Place For Children
11.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Indiana University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Tutor
Indiana University
08.2021 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
Babysitter
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University South Bend