Paige Tortorelli
Follow message New Fairfield
"The life unexamined is not worth living."
Hello! My name is Paige -- I am currently a senior in high school and I am interested in attending an ivy league school! I am a self-motivated person with a tireless passion for excellence who has an innate ability to work for and with people well. I communicate effectively towards greater goals with careful reflection and attention to details concerning the matter at hand. I have a willingness to learn from others knowing that I will make mistakes and learn from them. I listen thoughtfully to what others are saying, always trying hard to hear and understand their message while asking and giving back, through clear communication, the best answers or searching for solutions with them. My hobbies include playing tennis on my school's varsity team, skiing during the winter, and drawing! My future ambition is to work with underprivileged children in impoverished countries and to participate in world affairs through the United Nations.
Hello! My name is Paige -- I am currently a senior in high school and I am interested in attending an ivy league school! I am a self-motivated person with a tireless passion for excellence who has an innate ability to work for and with people well. I communicate effectively towards greater goals with careful reflection and attention to details concerning the matter at hand. I have a willingness to learn from others knowing that I will make mistakes and learn from them. I listen thoughtfully to what others are saying, always trying hard to hear and understand their message while asking and giving back, through clear communication, the best answers or searching for solutions with them. My hobbies include playing tennis on my school's varsity team, skiing during the winter, and drawing! My future ambition is to work with underprivileged children in impoverished countries and to participate in world affairs through the United Nations.
Extracurricular
- Third/Second Doubles
- Tennis 2009 to Now
- For the past two years I have participated in my school's varsity tennis team where I play second and third doubles. Our team has gone to both states and SWCs.
- Senior
- Girl Scouts 2001 to Now
- For over ten years I have participated in Girl Scouts which has helped me to grow as a leader and as a person. It has allowed me to improve our community for future generations.
- President
- Latin Club 2009 to Now
- I organize meetings in order to enhance our school's knowledge in Latin culture, history, and traditions.
- Vice President
- Spanish Club 2009 to Now
- I organize meetings in order to enhance our school's knowledge in Spanish culture, history, and traditions.
- Varisty Member
- Dance Team 2008 to 2009
- Preformed at school basketball games and in state competitions.
- Youth Choir Member
- Church Choir 2000 to Now
- Preform at every Sunday service and attend practices on Tuesdays.
- Director
- Art Club 2010 to Now
- Work to develop our skills and explore the use of various mediums.
- NHS Member (Tutoring President)
- National Honors Society 2010 to Now
- Maintain an A average and tutor younger students. I am the president of the tutoring service -- I stay after school three days a week to help students who seek help.
- Creative Writer
- Aporia 2009 to Now
- Award winning magazine. I help select works for publication as well as write my own pieces.
- Treasurer
- Leo's Club 2010 to Now
- Community service club (I specialize in tutoring). I also keep track of the club's finances and budgeting.
- Delegate
- Model United Nations 2009 to Now
- Debate world issues.
- Foudner
- Peace.Love.Africa. 2009 to Now
- I founded Peace.Love.Africa. in order to help provide universal education -- even in the most impoverished areas.
- Group Leader
- Free The Children 2011 to Now
- I am raising money to build a school in Kenya!
- Page Designer
- Yearbook Committee 2009 to 2010
- I helped design pages and take pictures for the 2010 High School Yearbook.
- Black-Diamond Level
- Skiing 2009 to Now
- Board Member
- Student Council 2008 to 2009
- Helped to organize school events; including Pep-rallies and dances. I also helped fundraise and give back to the school.
- Member
- Who's Who 2009 to 2009
- I was published in the 2009 "Who's Who" magazine for my academic accomplishments.
- Columnist
- Citizen News Columnist 2011 to Now
- I write a column for my town's newspaper every week.
- Member
- Math Club 2010 to Now
- Attend meetings and competitions.
- Lead Role
- Senior Fall Play 2011 to Now
- I am a lead role in my high school's fall play! The play is called "Happy Campers".
Experience
- Summer Internship Program
- AP Teacher (Education)
- 2010 to 2010
- Over the summer a select group of students were chosen to enhance the curriculum for the AP Modern European course at my school.
- Internship/Tutoring
- Elementary School Teacher (Education)
- 2010 to Now
- Every Friday afternoon I help tutor students in areas of difficulty.
- Babysitter
- Babysitting
- 2007 to Now
- Tuesdays-Fridays (8am-4pm) during the summer.
Education
- High School
Honors & Awards
Freshman Year:
*Scholar Award
*Published in an award-winning magazine (Aporia)
*Candlewood Arts Foundation Award:
Received a grant for my artistic accomplishments.
*High Honors Student
Sophmore Year
*National Latin Exam: Magna Cum Laude
*Scholar Award
*HOBY Award:
Recognized for my leadership throughout high school.
*High Honors Student
Junior Year
*National Honors Society:
I am inducted into NHS and I serve as the President of the tutoring service offered by NHS students. I stay after school three days a week to help students.
*Spanish National Honors Society
*National Latin Exam: Magna Cum Laude
Participated in the 2011 National Latin exam and received an award for my score.
*Scholastic Art Award:
I submitted a black and white pencil drawing to the 2010 Scholastic Art Award contest and won an honorable mention.
*High Honors Student:
I have received all A's throughout high school.
*ALLY Award: I received this award from ALLYKATZZ, an organization that empowers young women, because of my efforts for universal education. I also attended the International Year of Youth Celebration at the United Nations.
*Scholar Award
*Published in an award-winning magazine (Aporia)
*Candlewood Arts Foundation Award:
Received a grant for my artistic accomplishments.
*High Honors Student
Sophmore Year
*National Latin Exam: Magna Cum Laude
*Scholar Award
*HOBY Award:
Recognized for my leadership throughout high school.
*High Honors Student
Junior Year
*National Honors Society:
I am inducted into NHS and I serve as the President of the tutoring service offered by NHS students. I stay after school three days a week to help students.
*Spanish National Honors Society
*National Latin Exam: Magna Cum Laude
Participated in the 2011 National Latin exam and received an award for my score.
*Scholastic Art Award:
I submitted a black and white pencil drawing to the 2010 Scholastic Art Award contest and won an honorable mention.
*High Honors Student:
I have received all A's throughout high school.
*ALLY Award: I received this award from ALLYKATZZ, an organization that empowers young women, because of my efforts for universal education. I also attended the International Year of Youth Celebration at the United Nations.
Specialties & Skills
*Literature: Analytical Essays, Creative Writing, Poetry
*Art: Drawing, Photography, Painting
*Teaching Experience with Youth (ages 8- 13)
*Software Experience: Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Open Office
*Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate), Latin (Intermediate)
*Art: Drawing, Photography, Painting
*Teaching Experience with Youth (ages 8- 13)
*Software Experience: Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Open Office
*Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate), Latin (Intermediate)
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
April 22, 2012
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Gender:
Female
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Birthday:
April 3
Background
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Ethnicity:
Hispanic or Latino
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Citizenship:
US Citizen
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Hometown:
New Fairfield
Interests
- Law
- Humanities
- Journalism & Communication
- Psychology
Favorites
- Movies:
Wizard of Oz
- TV Shows:
Friends
Everybody Loves Raymond
That 70s Show
History Channel - Music:
Judy Garland
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson - Websites:
peaceloveafrica.webs.com
zinch.com - Books:
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Eyre
Emma
Sense and Sensibility
The Divine Comedy
Huckleberry Finn
Catcher in the Rye
Crime and Punishment
