Pragna Banavara

• Previously served as the Vice President (Social Media and Outreach) for one term

President of the Academy of Biotechnology at Northwest High School

• Representative - aided in the induction of over 200 new members (freshmen) into the Academy
• Managed and organized events such as Career Fairs (gathered over 15 large local and international biotechnology companies), Internship recruitments, officer meetings (20 officers), trivia nights, interest meetings/freshman parent-night meetings, etc.
• Facilitated and helped budget a $10,000 grant from MilliporeSigma
• Sparked a unanimous enthusiasm at Northwest High School for the field of Biotechnology

• Organized meetings and teams for entrepreneurship competitions
• Taught competition-based marketing strategy

• Nonprofit aimed to provide care for local shelters and charities
• Southern Indian cultural development in the classical arts (music, dance), and taught the Kannada language to Elementary and Middle school children
• Organized fundraising events: Art workshops and bake sales (with community engagement)
• Budgeted over $1000 fundraised for the last three months, dedicated sums to specific charities

• Managed all financial actions for Montgomery County's engineering club, dedicated to encouraging minorities to pursue engineering
• Set up fundraisers at local shops, worked with managers to collect fees
• Laid out plans of action for Engineering designs
• Visited Elementary/Middle schools to hold science fairs about a multitude of engineering principles, from drone mechanics to pencil dartboards

Organizations:

• Tutor for Math Honors Society
• Tutor for Science Honors Society
• Tutor for National Honors Society

Details:

• Worked with teachers to set a learning curriculum and timeframe for students
• Taught subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus
• Tutored for over 60 cumulative hours

• 7+ Consecutive Years - Acceptee in STEM Program
• Presented Biofabrication innovations to combat Multiple Sclerosis and Neurodegenerative disease to a panel of U.S. Veteran Judges
• Mentored/Supervised engineering experiments ex. Solar Powered physical synthesis
• Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
• Performed scientific experiments and research using laboratory practices and documented findings.

• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Created and assisted with homework assignments using specific curriculum and materials.
• Taught and assisted students in such areas as English and Reading, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
• Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
• Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.