Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Krish Totala

Plainview,NY

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAT Tutor

Schoolhouse.world
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Improved student SAT scores by providing personalized tutoring sessions and implementing effective test-taking strategies.
  • Tutored 30+ students from Albania, France, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Nigeria, USA; 40+ hours. Top 20% of tutors on site; 125+ positive ratings (top 10%)
  • Offered regular consultation hours outside scheduled sessions to address any pressing concerns or questions from students and parents.
  • Created individualized student study plans based on consultations with parents and students and results from tests.
  • Tracked individual student progress over time using data-driven assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal results.
  • Remained current on SAT testing standards, format changes, and best practices in tutoring methodologies to provide the most up-to-date guidance for students.

Club Treasurer

Quiz Bowl
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Worked closely with the club president to align financial decisions with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring the timely payment of bills and reimbursements to members.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to develop accurate budgets for club-sponsored events, promoting fiscal responsibility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2029

Skills

  • Budget planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective time management
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Programming
  • Research planning
  • Interpreting results
  • Scientific writing
  • Qualitative and quantitative research

Accomplishments

  • Discovered novel treatment for nicotine addiction; 2nd Place in Behavioral & Social Sciences at the Long Island Science Congress (LISC) Research Fair
  • Developed AI program that diagnoses anxiety based on eye movement; 3rd Place in Behavioral & Social Sciences at the Long Island Science Congress (LISC) Research Fair
  • Tutored 30+ students from Albania, France, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Nigeria, USA; 40+ hours. Top 20% of tutors on site; 125+ positive ratings (top 10%)
  • National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Scholar
  • Created 20+ piano tutorials with 5K+ views, exploring diverse genres from pop music to video game soundtracks, enhancing musical accessibility
  • Member of National, Math, and Science Honor Societies; completed community service teaching STEM topics to elementary kids and peer tutoring students.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • National First-Generation Recognition Program
  • AP Capstone Diploma

Certification

Earned Duke University certification in JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Gained programming and web design skills; recognized for course completion with honors.

Timeline

SAT Tutor

Schoolhouse.world
05.2024 - 12.2024

Club Treasurer

Quiz Bowl
09.2022 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park
Krish Totala