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Lucira Fortes

Lucira Fortes

Summary

I'm originally from Portugal and now studying Public Health at UMass Amherst. I speak both Portuguese and English and really enjoy helping others. I've been a Student Ambassador and Peer Mediator, and I love volunteering, especially tutoring kids and supporting events that celebrate different cultures.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kids Activities Team Member

Fitchburg High School
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supervised trampoline and kids' stations at Carnival Night, ensuring a safe and fun environment
  • Assisted Portuguese-speaking children during school events and helped them feel included
  • Read children's books in Portuguese to small groups to support bilingual literacy and cultural pride
  • Helped with setup, cleanup, and guided families during school celebrations and student showcases

Portuguese Tutor

Peer Tutoring
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Helped younger Portuguese-speaking students with language, reading, and classwork
  • Translated during school and church events

Peer Mediator

Fitchburg High School
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in creating a safe space for students to discuss their issues openly without fear of judgment or retaliation.
  • Enhanced conflict resolution skills among students by conducting regular peer mediation sessions.
  • Documented outcomes of mediations for future reference and program evaluation purposes.

Student Ambassador

Fitchburg High School
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Guided new students through school tours and orientation, including Portuguese-speaking and international students
  • Translated and assisted Brazilian students with schedules, soccer practices, and school routines
  • Helped at school events such as raffle nights, food drives, and International Night (setup, clean-up, and translation support)

Family Babysitter

Family Home
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided regular childcare for younger siblings, including meals and bedtime
  • Balanced caregiving with school responsibilities
  • Developed patience, problem-solving, and time management

Church Volunteer

Local Church
12.2023 - Current
  • Tutored younger children in reading, homework, and schoolwork
  • Volunteered approximately 2 hours every two weeks

Education

High School Diploma -

Fitchburg High School
Fitchburg, MA
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
05-2029

Skills

  • Bilingual: Fluent in Portuguese and English
  • Childcare and Youth Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Community Service and Volunteering
  • Event Planning and Organization
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Leadership and Team Collaboration
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Attention to detail

Languages

Portuguese
English
Cape Verdean Creole

Timeline

Kids Activities Team Member

Fitchburg High School
02.2025 - 04.2025

Portuguese Tutor

Peer Tutoring
09.2024 - 05.2025

Peer Mediator

Fitchburg High School
03.2024 - 06.2025

Church Volunteer

Local Church
12.2023 - Current

Student Ambassador

Fitchburg High School
09.2023 - 06.2025

Family Babysitter

Family Home
09.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fitchburg High School

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Lucira Fortes