DIANA G. PORTILLO - VENTURA

Dynamic and passionate music educator eager to teach abroad, bringing a wealth of knowledge and innovative teaching methods to diverse classrooms. Committed to fostering an engaging learning environment that promotes cultural exchange and academic excellence. Equipped with strong communication skills and adaptability, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of learners worldwide.

Cellist

Towson University, Towson, MD

• Symphony Orchestra; Principal Cellist in Fall 2024
• String Trio

Music Department Research Presenter

Towson University, Towson, MD

• Presented at Towson University’s Research & Creative Inquiry Forum on the musculoskeletal health of musicians
• Presented at the Honors College Spring 2026 Celebration of Scholarship and Learning on building foundational fingerboard skills in fourth grade exploratory violin students; Awarded 2nd Place in the Internship Category

President

Pasión Latin Dance Team, Towson, MD

• Oversee all executive board operations and performance planning
• Lead executive board meetings and delegate tasks
• Support executive members with guidance, accountability, and performance feedback
• Serve as primary representative for team collaborations, campus events, and external partnerships

Vice President

Pasión Latin Dance Team, Towson, MD

• Collaborated closely with president to assist in operational logistics
• Led planning of rehearsals and event preparation when president was unavailable
• Assisted in managing team morale, conflict resolution, and overall group organization

Dance Captain

Pasión Latin Dance Team, Towson, MD

• Provided dance instruction to groups of up to 50 dancers
• Demonstrated and explained dance choreographies, formations, facial expressions, bodily gestures and techniques

Scholar

¡Adelante Latina!, Baltimore, MD

• Selected as one of 12 students citywide to participate in this 3-year, twice-a-week after-school academic enrichment and college preparatory program
• Participated in a three-week virtual summer camp program in 2020 and one-week residential summer college camp program in 2021
• Worked as camp counselor for their one-week residential summer college camp program in 2022