Margarida Cardoso
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Driven student with strong communication, leadership, and research skills. Award-winning debater and peer mentor, contributing actively to community initiatives. Developed creativity and discipline through dance, guitar, and swimming. Demonstrated ability to manage long-term projects, including EPQ and Spanish IRP, showcasing analytical and organisational strengths.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Community Comittee
Royal Wootton Basset Academy
04.2026 - Current
- Managed complaints through calm, clear communication and effective problem-solving, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to meet targets, contributing to overall team success.
- Identified issues, analysed information, and provided actionable solutions, improving operational outcomes.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Peer Mentor
Royal Wootton Basset Academy
09.2025 - Current
- Fostered a safe, inclusive environment, ensuring all students felt valued and supported.
- Used exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to engage students effectively in development programmes.
- Listened to student concerns, collaborating to develop mentoring programmes that supported educational and emotional growth.
- Evaluated students to identify effective teaching methods and support areas for development.
- Led by example, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in all interactions to inspire mentees.
Education
A-Levels -
Royal Wootton Basset Academy
Royal Wootton Bassett, WIL01-2027
GCSEs -
Abbey Park School
Swindon01-2025
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution
- Complaint resolution
- Calm under pressure
- Mentoring support
- Leadership motivation
- Public speaking
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
Languages Social justice Music Dance Fitness Research Beauty Fashion
Accomplishments
- Award for outstanding debate speech on women’s rights.
- Selected as a Peer Mentor for reliability and communication.
- Completed EPQ with strong research and presentation skills.
- Long‑term commitment to dance, guitar, and swimming.
Timeline
Community Comittee
Royal Wootton Basset Academy
04.2026 - Current
Peer Mentor
Royal Wootton Basset Academy
09.2025 - Current
A-Levels -
Royal Wootton Basset Academy
GCSEs -
Abbey Park School