Archita Arun
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diligent PhD candidate with background as Graduate Assistant. Proven ability to support academic functions and facilitate research projects. Demonstrated skills in event organization and administrative coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of Record
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for PERF_ST 203: Performance, Culture, and Communication
- Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed promotional materials for recruiting high school students to the department's undergraduate program.
- Designed a Performance Studies brochure on Canva.
- Reached out to alumni of the department and created a database tracking their career trajectories.
CHCI Program Intern
Chicago Cultural Alliance
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked closely with Communities in Schools and the Korean Cultural Center in Chicago to draft high school curriculum for Chicago Public Schools featuring the Center's travelling exhibit of artifacts, ceramics, and Korean food.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating cultural programs and events.
- Supported outreach efforts to engage community members and stakeholders.
Program Mentor
College Admissions Mentors For Africa
Online
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Mentored students from Ghana and Nigeria through college application processes, enhancing their understanding of admission requirements.
- Guided individuals in developing personalized educational plans, fostering their academic and career aspirations.
- Monitored progress of mentees, offering tailored feedback to improve application quality and effectiveness.
Education
Ph.D. - Performance Studies
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2027
Master of Arts - Performance Studies
Northwestern University
Evanston, U.S.A.06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theater and Creative Writing
New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE05-2020
Skills
- Student engagement
- Subject matter expertise
- Diverse teaching styles
- Critical thinking
- Curriculum development
- Event organization
- Event coordination
- Budget management
Leadership
Sep 2023 – June 2024
The Subcontinent Project, President
Evanston, IL
Curated talks, film screenings, and teach-ins in collaboration with scholars and activists working on the Indian subcontinent along with other graduate students.
Sep 2023 – May 2024
Department of Performance Studies, Co-Convenor
Evanston, IL
Served in the core organizing committee; shortlisted conference participants and organized panel themes; moderated a panel on Black (Trans) Feminist Aesthetics.
Sep 2023 – March 2024
Department of Performance Studies, Convenor
Chicago, IL
Organized a multi-sensory exploration with performance artist Samita Sinha (developing Tremor, MCA, Chicago) and performance scholar Amber Jamilla Musser (author of Between Shadows and Noise: Sensation, Situatedness, and the Undisciplined.)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Instructor of Record
Northwestern University
09.2025 - 03.2026
Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University
09.2023 - 06.2024
CHCI Program Intern
Chicago Cultural Alliance
06.2022 - 08.2022
Program Mentor
College Admissions Mentors For Africa
07.2020 - 08.2021
Ph.D. - Performance Studies
Northwestern University
Master of Arts - Performance Studies
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater and Creative Writing
New York University Abu Dhabi