Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Mara Portillo

Britepaths
2
Languages
2
years of professional experience

Motivated community volunteer with strong skills in collaboration and outreach. Experienced in organizing donation events and supporting underserved populations, committed to making a meaningful impact.

Work History

Volunteer

7 Months
Anna Sudha Community Kitchens | 01.2026 - Current
  • Assisted in meal preparation and distribution to financially disadvantaged community members.
  • Collaborated with fellow volunteers to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
  • Picked up food supplies from nearby groceries.
  • Engaged with community members and appeared on social media accounts.

Volunteer

1 Year 10 Months
Britepaths | 10.2024 - Current
  • Organized community donation events such as pantry drives
  • Worked with and for members of underserved communities
  • Assisted in creating outreach graphics for Britepaths programs and events

Music Peer Tutor

1 Year 8 Months
Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology | 08.2024 - 04.2026
  • Helped lead chamber rehearsals and support section coordination within an internationally recognized fall & winter marching percussion program
  • Facilitated individual help sessions with struggling students
  • Provided guidance and support during activity season

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

George Washington University | Washington, DC | 05-2030
  • Relevant Coursework: Principles of Economics I (ECON 1011) & Business and Economic Statistics I (STAT 1111).

High School Diploma

Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology | Alexandria, Virginia | 06-2026
  • GPA: 3.986 / 4.0
  • 1550 SAT
  • Recipient of AP Scholar with Distinction academic achievement
  • National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society member
  • Relevant AP Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus BC, Calculus AB, U.S. Government, U.S. History
  • Assistant Section Leader of Thomas Jefferson Marching Colonials

Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Community outreach
Outgoing attitude
Organized
Problem-solving
Leadership

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Coding
specifically web development with HTML/CSS.
Digital art
advanced user of photo editing software Adobe Photoshop and digital art software Clip Studio Paint.
Poetry and creative writing.

Timeline

Volunteer

Anna Sudha Community Kitchens
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Volunteer

Britepaths
10.2024 - CurrentRead More

Music Peer Tutor

Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology
08.2024 - 04.2026Read More

George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts from Economics
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Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology

High School Diploma
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Mara Portillo