Diya Karthick
Westborough,MA
Summary
Highly focused and responsible high school student guaranteed to contribute strongly within a research program requiring collaboration, critical-thinking skills, and an exemplary work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Violin Teacher
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assisted 8 students in preparing for auditions, resulting in successful placements in orchestras or ensembles.
Hostess
The Civic Kitchen And Drink
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Delivered exceptional service, friendly interactions, and prompt attention to guest inquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westborough High School
Westborough, MASkills
- Active Listening and Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
- Academic Proficiency
Research Experience
Summer at Brown Biomedical Engineering Program, June - August 2023
- Final project: a novel coronary artery valve replacement using a Dacron graft coated with Transglutine for enhanced endothelial cell adhesion as a hypothetical valve replacement for a 50-year-old patient.
Boston Leadership Institute, June - August 2022
- Synthetic biology program using CRISPR, lab procedures such as DNA extraction using a lysis solution, amplifying DNA by PCR, visualizing DNA through gel electrophoresis, and sequencing through an online database.
Volunteering
- Give tours to new students as a New Student Ambassador
- Tutor kids in Honors Algebra 1 and Honors Chemistry
- Volunteer 20+ hours per semester through National Honor Society
- Played violin at Hope Lodge, Boston for cancer patients
Extracurricular Activities
- National Honor Society Member and Tri-M Honor Society Member
- Elected to Westborough Student Council in 2021
- Elected to Student Liaison position for Westborough Cultural Council in 2024
- Chemistry Club Vice President
- Health Occupations Officers of America Secretary
- Orchestra Leadership Team Secretary
- Women in Science and Engineering club Member
- 12 years of violin and Indian classical dance, Bharathanatyam
- Violinist for Westborough High School Quartet and member of Westborough Chamber Orchestra
- Member of New England Conservatory Youth Symphony 2021-Present
Accomplishments
- Awarded seat in CDMMEA Senior Districts Festival Orchestra 2022, 2023, 2024 and All-States Orchestra 2023, 2024
- Nominated for National Chemistry Olympiad Exam of April 2024
Timeline
Private Violin Teacher
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
Hostess
The Civic Kitchen And Drink
06.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Westborough High School