Bachelor's in History (in progress)
NOVA FCSH – Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
- Coursework in Pre-History, Medieval History, Historiography, among others
- Active in student life as a board member of N.HIST
About
History undergraduate at NOVA FCSH with hands-on experience in teaching, customer service and youth volunteering. I've taken part in two Erasmus+ projects and have more than 5 years of musical training as a pianist and choral singer. I'm organised, calm under pressure, and at my best working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- 2Erasmus+ projects
- 6Languages
- 5+Years of musical training
- Calouste Gulbenkian scholar
Education
Secondary Education – Languages and Humanities
Escola Secundária de Santa Maria
Final grade
19.1 / 20
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Scholarship Holder
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- Selected for a competitive merit scholarship that supports university students throughout their degree
- Part of a community of scholars with access to mentoring, training and networking activities
Work Experience
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Summer 2026
Restaurant Staff (Seasonal)
Gingão
- Served customers during the high tourist season in a fast-paced environment
- Communicated with Portuguese and international customers
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September 2025 – May 2026
Private Tutor – Primary School Students
Self-employed
- Tutored 2 primary school students across Mathematics, Portuguese, History and English, with visible improvement in their grades and confidence
- Designed personalised lesson plans and adapted materials to each child's level and learning style
- Assessed progress regularly and kept parents informed
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August 2024 – August 2025
Restaurant & Customer Service Assistant
AHSA – Associação em Honra de Santo Amador
- Served customers in a busy restaurant, including during peak service and events
- Worked as cashier, handling large cash volumes accurately and closing out the register
- Helped plan and run the association's events
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2024 – Present
Piano Teacher
Escola Básica e Secundária Mestre Domingos Saraiva
- Taught piano to 6 students in the 6th and 7th grades, covering technique, music reading and repertoire
- Adapted lessons to each student's pace and goals, keeping them motivated through regular practice targets
Volunteering
Conference Support Volunteer
NOVA FCSH
- 9th Conference of the Society for the Medieval Mediterranean · 22 – 25 June 2026
- Congresso Internacional da Sociedade de Filosofia da Educação de Língua Portuguesa · 9 September 2026
- Helped organise academic conferences and events, including preparing materials, setting up the venue and running registration
- Welcomed and guided speakers, researchers and attendees, and answered their questions throughout the event
- Supported the organising team with logistics, timekeeping and last-minute problems, keeping sessions running smoothly
Summer Volunteer , then Group Coordinator
Câmara Municipal de Sintra · Programa Sintra Jovens
Summers 2023 – 2025
Promoted · 2025
- Took part in beach cleaning and environmental awareness actions
- Gave directions and information to national and international tourists
- In 2025, coordinated a team of 5 volunteers aged 18–20: organising tasks, schedules and communication with the city hall
Missionary Volunteer
Missão País
- Lived and worked in a local community for a week, supporting residents, schools and local institutions through volunteer and faith-based activities
Volunteer
EuPorTi
- Supported activities with children
- Helped organise and run sports events
International Projects
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Participant (2 projects)
“Voice-Up”
Media consumption and awareness
- Explored healthy media habits, misinformation, podcast production and critical thinking with young people from 4 countries
“Y-Cycle”
AI training workshops
- Took part in workshops on artificial intelligence and how it is used, in mixed international teams from 4 countries
Other Projects & Leadership
Board Member (Vogal) & Production Team
N.HIST – Núcleo de Estudantes de História (History Students' Group), NOVA FCSH
- Help lead the History Students' Group and plan academic and cultural activities
- Produce the group's monthly cultural newsletter and its podcast: content planning, writing and editing
Student Council Member
Escola Secundária de Santa Maria
- Represented students' interests and concerns in meetings with the school board and teachers
- Helped plan and organise school events, activities and initiatives, such as cultural weeks, fundraisers and school parties
- Worked with other council members to propose improvements to school life and communicate decisions to students
Member
Cultural Association AHSA
- Involved in planning and running cultural and community events
Participant
Ubuntu Leader Academy
- Leadership programme based on the Ubuntu philosophy (“I am because you are”), focused on interpersonal skills, empathy and service leadership
Artistic Experience
Real Tuna Académica NeOlisipo
Performs traditional Portuguese academic music in an informal, close-knit group, at events and performances.
Coro da Universidade de Lisboa (University of Lisbon Choir)
Significant vocal and artistic development, performing classical choral repertoire in concerts.
Coro Juvenil do Conservatório de Música e Teatro Sons e Compassos
First choral experience, which built the foundations of musical training.
Orquestra Juvenil Mestre Domingos Saraiva (Master Domingos Saraiva Youth Orchestra)
Plays piano in a youth orchestra, developing ensemble skills and discipline.
Skills Summary
Languages
- PortugueseNative
- EnglishC1
- SpanishB2
- FrenchB1
- GermanA2
- ItalianA1
Levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Skill groups
Teaching
People
Organisation
Creative & digital
Academic
Contact
I'm open to tutoring, teaching, event support and student opportunities. Feel free to reach out.
- mrccromana791@gmail.com
- Sintra & Lisbon, Portugal