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Sandra Zavaleta

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated pre-physical therapy student with experience in patient care and rehabilitation. Skilled in therapeutic exercises, team collaboration, and effective communication, committed to enhancing patient well-being and service delivery.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago
05.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated rehabilitation exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
  • Collaborated with staff to identify patient needs and enhance service delivery.
  • Coordinated events to promote awareness of disability services and support opportunities.

Physical Therapy Aide

Impact Physical Therapy
Chicago
09.2022 - Current

Assisted physical therapists during patient treatments and exercises.

  • Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique was used.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering calls, and taking copays.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure seamless care delivery.
  • Managed and ordered inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
  • Prepared treatment areas by cleaning and organizing equipment.

Youth Soccer Coach

Kicks
Evergreen Park
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Led training sessions that promoted player development and instilled sportsmanship principles
  • Developed practice plans that improved player skills and fostered teamwork in collaboration with physical therapist and coaches
  • Worked with children ranging from 10-15 year olds

Volunteer

CST Academy
Chicago
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with pediatric OTs and PTs to develop individualized treatment plans for children with autism spectrum disorders

Cashier

Petes Fresh Market
Chicago
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed cash drawer and balanced transactions at shift's end, ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Teamed with colleagues to enhance customer service and streamline store operations.
  • Memorized produce codes for precise labeling, facilitating efficient checkout process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With A Minor in Nutrition

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2026

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Team collaboration
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Effective communication
  • Bilingual
  • Compassion and Empathy

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

Phlebotomist:
Certifies Phlebotomist in the state of Illinois
Certificate Number- N22102790

Timeline

Volunteer

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2025 - Current

Youth Soccer Coach

Kicks
05.2025 - 07.2025

Volunteer

CST Academy
02.2025 - 05.2025

Physical Therapy Aide

Impact Physical Therapy
09.2022 - Current

Cashier

Petes Fresh Market
07.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With A Minor in Nutrition

University of Illinois At Chicago
Sandra Zavaleta