Marissa
I'm a passionate student and love to help others reach their potential
? EDUCATION ? Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD (2012-2016). WGPA 4.30 ? GPA 3.81. Candidate, Linguistic Excellence and Discovery (LEAD!) Program National Honor Society ? Spanish Honor Society ? Latin Honor Society ? Science National Honor Society Scholar Athlete Award - Cross Country Team (Fall 2013) ? https://thevittoriatimes.wordpress.com/ Co-Editor-in-Chief - The Pitch Online (2014-2016) Feature Editor - The Pitch Online (Spring 2014) ? Copy Editor, Writer - The Pitch (2013-2014) ? President - Greek and Latin Club (2015-2016) ? Vice President – Peer Counseling Club (2015-2016) ? President - Read, Grow, Live Club (2014-2015) ? Flute Player - Pep Band (Fall 2012-2015) ? Member – Cross Country Team (Fall 2013) ? Founder and President- Hunger Games Club (2012-2013) ? Delegate - Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference (2012-2013) Tilden Middle School, Rockville, MD (2009-2012) Silver Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2012) ? Award for Excellence in English (2012) Superintendent’s Student Service Learning Award (2012) ? Superior Rating, Maryland Band Directors Association District II, Ensemble Festival (2011) ? EXPERIENCE ? Intern (2014-2016) ? Spanish Interpreter (November 2014) ? Student Ambassador (2009-2016) Montgomery County Board of Elections, Future Vote Initiative, Gaithersburg, MD. Worked directly with Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Outreach and Early Voting Coordinator. Registered voters in Latino community; provided Spanish/English language interpretation to voters; supported voters at the polls; publicized early voting; maintained precinct equipment. Pool Operator (2015) ? Lifeguard (2013-2015) - Inverness Recreation Club, Potomac, MD. American Red Cross and CPR/AED Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certifications. Protected safety of swimmers; managed coworkers; monitored chemical content of the water; assisted members; maintained pool facility. Counselor in Training (2011 and 2012) - Summer Aquatics Camp, Bethesda/Chevy-Chase YMCA, Bethesda, MD. Supervised campers ages 4 to 12; provided individual and group swim instruction and supervision; supported camp counselors. Summer Leadership Challenge (2011) - Montgomery County Department of Recreation. Bethesda, MD. Trained in leadership, planning, conflict resolution, body language, child development, and safety; applied these new skills daily at an on-site Summer Fun Center for school-aged children.