Andrea Piche-Torres

Experienced and dependable College Student with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

“Welcome to Glen Burnie High School and Explore the Opportunities in the County” Project, Facilitator and Preparer, (February 2024 - May 2024)

• Paraphrase and provide scripts regarding programs, courses, academic pathways, and the grading system in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Research information relating academic opportunities offered at Glen Burnie High School and Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Systemize electronic folders to stream videos for incoming ESL high school freshmen and 8th graders

Wall of Honor Ceremony (Glen Burnie, MD), Community Volunteer,

• Coordinated and hosted a conference of Glen Burnie High School alumni to congratulate and recognize them for their impact in the community
• Connect past alumni to current students at the event as a form of mentorship

“Honor Society Speech Ceremony” Event, Facilitator and Preparer, November 9, 2023

• Translated 3 officer’s speeches from English into Spanish at the induction ceremony
• Ushered and greeted family members to the ceremony
• Answered any questions for Spanish native speaking families about the event

State Conference Development Conference DECA, Participant, February 23, 2023

• Competed in a non-profit organization of 1,300 members in the state of Maryland
• Competed in Business Finance Series managing financial data and making business decisions
• Overall, 81% (passing) in the Finance Cluster Exam

National Spanish Honors Society, President, 2023-2024

• Classify communal events and provide educational resources for ESL students
• Interpret academic assignments for the ESL department
• Offer one-on-one tutoring sessions to mentor students across various subject areas

Morning Announcements in Spanish, Speaker and Translator, 2022-2024

• Rewrite daily morning announcements from English to Spanish
• Increase participation of the student body by 30% for multiple school events
• Create an accessible format of news to increase engagement, participation, and representation of the Hispanic student body

Student Demand Association (SDA), Secretary, 2023-2024

• Designed an artistic mural in the school to advocate against gun violence
• Build community amongst the students and staff through social/political advocacy
• Raise awareness of social justice issues like gun violence on social media

DECA, Secretary, 2023-2024

• Facilitate interest meetings for new members to ensure successful onboarding
• Distribute DECA resources for new members to become familiar with the club
• Transcribe weekly meeting notes to organize club inventory and information

National Honors Society, Member, 2023-2024

• Host holiday basket fundraising events to provide back to Bello Machre
• Organize and fundraise donations to support the NHS induction ceremony
• Distribute appreciation letters to teachers and staff members at school

National Science Society, Member, 2023-2024

• Arrange a candy donation event to help local club organization, Black Student Union
• Tutor 25+ students in various introductory science courses
• Provide extra help sessions for additional content review and practice problems for Biology class