Student Volunteer
Community Reading Buddies
Oakland
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Facilitated reading fluency and grammar development for elementary students.
- Supported literacy growth through tailored instructional strategies.
Ishaanvi Rajesh
Fremont,CA
Summary
High school student with a solid academic background and hands-on healthcare experience. Engaged in clinical shadowing, hospital volunteering, and cancer research initiatives. Served as a student intern at ExtendedBrain.ai, developing content that promotes neurodiversity and emotional well-being. Certified in CPR and trained in Bharatanatyam for over ten years, demonstrating a commitment to both arts and sciences.
Work History
Volunteer
Morgan Hill Library
Morgan Hill
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed shelving, catalog maintenance, and general support tasks.
Paid Student Intern
ExtendedBrain.ai
06.2025 - Current
Crafted narratives tailored for neurodivergent support tools, improving accessibility.
Formulated story templates across various ages and contexts to broaden applicability.
Executed tone development and content strategy driven by user insights.
Implemented structured feedback mechanisms to enhance narrative effectiveness.
Hospital Shadowing
Virginia Health Center
Arlington, VA
12.2024 - 12.2024
Learned from hospitalist interactions at Virginia Health Center, focusing on patient consultations, diagnostic processes, and collaborative communication strategies.
Patient Experience Volunteer
Stanford Medicine
11.2024 - Current
Enhance guest services, coordinate patient deliveries, assist with navigation, and deliver wheelchair support.
Student Volunteer
Hands On Bay Area (HOBA)
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported meal preparation and service for families of pediatric cancer patients at Family House SF.
- Conducted thorough sanitization to maintain a safe environment for visitors at Family House SF.
- Performed gardening and restoration tasks at Florence Fang Farm and Tompkins Stairway Garden.
- Executed serving, bussing, and cleanup operations at Tenderloin Food Bank.
Student Volunteer
ENGin
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated weekly virtual English sessions for Ukrainian students to enhance language skills.
- Promoted cultural exchange through structured conversation practice in diverse topics.
Education
High School -
Mission San Jose High School
Fremont 06-2026
Skills
- Indian classical dance proficiency
- Fundraising and event planning
- Effective communication skills
- Mentorship and guidance
- Cultural engagement strategies
- Service-oriented mindset
Skills Extracurriculars
- Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam), Trained since 2012; Arangetram in freshman year of highschool; regular performer at school and public events
- Communication and mentorship skills, Through ENGin & Reading Buddies
- Culturally connected and service-driven
Healthcare Experience
- Patient Experience Volunteer, Stanford Medicine, 11/24, Present, Assist with guest services, patient deliveries, navigation, wheelchair support
- Hospital Shadowing, Virginia Health Center, Arlington, VA, Winter 2024, Shadowed a hospitalist; observed patient care, diagnoses, and treatment discussions.
Awards
- USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), Certificate of Merit
- CID-UNESCO Certified Bharatanatyam Dancer, Arangetram completed, 08/23
- HSI Adult & Child CPR/AED Certified, 07/24
Community Service
- Hands On Bay Area (HOBA), 07/24 - 08/24, Tenderloin Food Bank: Serving, bussing, cleanup, Family House SF: Sanitizing, meal support for families of pediatric cancer patients, Florence Fang Farm & Tompkins Stairway Garden: Gardening, weeding, restoration
- ENGin (Ukraine Language & Culture Exchange), 11/22 - 06/23, Conducted weekly virtual English sessions with Ukrainian student; cultural exchange & conversation practice
- Community Reading Buddies, Oakland, 01/23 - 03/23, Helped elementary students develop reading fluency and grammar
- Morgan Hill Library Volunteer, 01/23 - 03/23, Managed shelving, catalog maintenance, and general support tasks
Standardized Testing
SAT: 1540 / 1600
PSAT 11: 1440 / 1520; national merit index of 216
Academic Programs
- UC Berkeley ATDP – Intro to Cancer Research, Summer 2023, Cell division, cancer metabolism, metastasis, immune evasion, pedigree & data analysis, Oncology treatment strategy proposal
- Summer Springboard @ UC Berkeley – Intro to Pre-Med, Summer 2024, Explored medical disciplines and career pathways. Visited UCSF Kanbar Simulation Center; met professionals from various specialties.
Accomplishments
- Certificate of merit in USABO
- AP scholar
- CID certification from UNESCO for Bharatnatyam
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paid Student Intern
ExtendedBrain.ai
06.2025 - Current
Hospital Shadowing
Virginia Health Center
12.2024 - 12.2024
Patient Experience Volunteer
Stanford Medicine
11.2024 - Current
Student Volunteer
Hands On Bay Area (HOBA)
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student Volunteer
Community Reading Buddies
01.2023 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Morgan Hill Library
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Volunteer
ENGin
11.2022 - 06.2023
High School -
Mission San Jose High School
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