Darshana Saravanakumar
Guilderland,NY
Summary
Dynamic student leader with a track record of fostering collaboration and enhancing school policies. Skilled in event planning and logistics, dedicated to promoting community involvement and student participation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Guilderland High School
Guilderland, NY
- Assisted teachers in organizing classroom materials and resources.
- Supported student engagement through tutoring and facilitating group activities.
- Coordinated event logistics for school functions and community outreach programs.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance learning experiences during extracurricular activities.
Piano Helper
The Music Studio
Albany, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted instructors in setting up music equipment for classes and rehearsals.
- Supported students with basic instrument handling and equipment usage guidance.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Dedicated over four hours weekly to project tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided 12 hours of assistance throughout March.
Class Officer
Guilderland High School
Guilderland, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Organized school events, enhancing student engagement and community involvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student concerns and improve school policies.
- Elected by peers among 600 students to assume this leadership position.
- Assisted in planning and executing fundraising initiatives to support school programs.
- Facilitated communication between students and administration, ensuring transparency and feedback.
- Developed promotional materials for events, increasing attendance and participation rates.
- Spearheaded planning efforts for a successful fundraiser, generating over $500 for grade level initiatives.
Tamil Volunteer
New York Albany Tamil Sangam
Albany, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community events to foster cultural awareness and engagement among members.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Engaged with community members to gather feedback and improve program offerings.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Delivered over 75 hours of ongoing service with consistent commitment.
Dance Teacher
Mayura School of Arts
Albany, NY
2026 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging dance curricula for diverse skill levels.
- Instructed students in various dance styles, enhancing technical skills and creativity.
- Facilitated rehearsals and performances, ensuring smooth execution and student participation.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to foster improvement.
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer's strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
- Facilitated learning experiences for over 15 eager students, fostering strong connections to enhance educational outcomes.
LLS Student Visionary Participant
Blood Cancer United
Albany, NY
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted in organizing fundraising events, enhancing community engagement, and raising awareness of blood cancer issues.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials for patients and families affected by blood cancer.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules, ensuring adequate support during events and initiatives to maximize outreach efforts.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives, successfully raising nearly $2500 for the program as a first-year student.
- Attended grand finale event, fostering valuable networking connections.
Taekwondo Volunteer
Pil Sung Taekwondo
Guilderland, NY
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote Taekwondo participation and engagement.
- Supported instructors during classes by facilitating warm-up sessions and ensuring safety protocols.
- Engaged with students to reinforce skills and foster a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated equipment setup and maintenance for training sessions, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored participant progress, offering encouragement and constructive feedback to elevate performance levels.
- Committed at least 50 hours of service
Job Shadow
Albany College Of Pharmacy
Albany, NY
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned greatly about pharmacy and biology
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned about the process of Gel Electrophoresis and how to separate proteins to identify Parkinson's disease.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guilderland High School
Guilderland, NY06-2029
Skills
- Community service
- Team collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Social interaction
- Event participation
- Scheduling
- Relationship-building skills
- Cultural awareness
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Piano Helper
The Music Studio
02.2026 - Current
LLS Student Visionary Participant
Blood Cancer United
01.2026 - 03.2026
Class Officer
Guilderland High School
09.2025 - Current
Tamil Volunteer
New York Albany Tamil Sangam
09.2025 - Current
Job Shadow
Albany College Of Pharmacy
03.2025 - 03.2025
Taekwondo Volunteer
Pil Sung Taekwondo
01.2025 - 09.2025
Student Volunteer
Guilderland High School
Dance Teacher
Mayura School of Arts
2026 - Current
High School Diploma -
Guilderland High School