Maria Filipe

For over the 100 pages of the student-run yearbook, I...

• Attended school events as photographer and videographer.
• Edited writing and checked photographs to detect errors or unauthorized content.
• Documented school activities, interviewed students and staff and wrote up feature information for yearbook sections.
• Motivated yearbook staff to achieve objectives under tight deadlines.
• Provided ongoing mentorship for junior editors, enabling them to develop their skills while contributing valuable work towards publication efforts.
• Developed visually appealing layouts for each section, ensuring consistency in design elements throughout the yearbook.

• Boosted children's educational development through engaging activities and tutoring English sessions.
• Encouraged social integration among orphans by organizing peer-group activities aimed at fostering lasting friendships.
• Assisted in managing daily care needs of orphans, including meal preparation, hygiene, and health monitoring.
• Created a nurturing environment for orphans with organized and clean living spaces.
• Contributed to the overall growth of the orphanage, assisting in fundraising efforts and donor relations.

• Enhanced student understanding by simplifying complex topics during tutoring sessions.
• Improved academic performance with personalized study strategies and feedback.
• Developed tailored educational materials to meet individual student needs, boosting confidence.
• Identified learning gaps to strengthen foundational knowledge and improve comprehension.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning abilities, enhancing retention.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments for continuous improvement in student skills.
• Motivated students through positive reinforcement and recognition of achievements.

• Created informative materials highlighting the benefits of attending the school, leading to increased interest from potential students.
• Represented the school positively at public functions, fostering goodwill within the community.
• Assisted in increasing enrollment by promoting the school at community events and open houses.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure all school-related events were well-coordinated and successful.
• Developed strong relationships with parents to foster a positive school culture.
• Guided groups of up to 10 people on scheduled tours.

• Shadowed the company’s Work Psychologist managing the Employee Assistance Program.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Participated in meetings focused on mental health and stress management, and gained firsthand exposure to corporate psychological practices.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.