Medha Valluri
Edison,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic and driven student double majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology, with a minor in Philosophy. Deeply excited to learn and analyze data to research the mind. Works well with others, offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as experience with children from 3mo-6yrs by teaching at a Montessori preschool for 3 years. Offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ready to learn and thrive in dynamic environment. Brings solid understanding of analytical data principles and adept at Colab and PsychoPhy lab use. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and analytical skills in the Master's Program at Rutgers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rutgers University
Rutgers University
01.2026 - Current
- Personally responsible for organizing and setting up participants in the Visual Cognition Lab at Rutgers
- Assists in designing experiments and analyzing data, using statistical software
- Prepare and present reports on data and attends weekly lab meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and feedback on ongoing projects.
Communications Chair
Deep Treble, Rutgers
New Brunswick, New Jersey
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated a formal two years in a row of 200+ people that cost thousands of dollars, including finding venue, food, drinks,
- Run our Facebook account as well as correspond with email and social media account to maintain extensive alumni network (200+ followers)
- Coordinated Welcome Week, 6 days of events back-to-back successfully two years in a row
- Coordinated outings and retreats to the Poconos for three years.
Substitute Guide
Guidepost Montessori
Kendall Park, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Worked as a substitute guide at Montessori Preschools all around the tristate area for 3 years
- Proficient as a teacher from ages 3 mo-6 yrs
- Was acting assistant/lead guide for months at a time when others were absent, including creating lesson plans and schedules for classrooms of 22+ children.
Photographer
Self-employeed
Edison, Ohio
09.2023 - Current
- Self taught how to use a camera; have completed 15+ photoshoots
- Managed photo shoots, including equipment setup and lighting adjustments.
- Developed creative concepts for marketing campaigns and social media content.
- Pictures are recorded on @medsfotos on Instagram (130+ followers)
- Multiple photoshoots (graduation, couple, engagement, club photos)
- Worked with industry-grade recording equipment and have edited videos for weddings, conferences, etc.
- Ran social media for a political activism account (20k+ views on reels)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2027
High School -
JP Stevens High School
Edison, NJ06-2023
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Survey Design
- Participant Gathering
- Quantitative Research
- Presentation Development
- Research Paper Writing
- Presentation Development
- Research Paper Writing
Websites
Activities
- Philosophy Blog, Self-Run, A blog dedicated to addressing real-life issues in the form of well-written hypothetical situations., 09/01/20, Present
- Photography Business, Self-Run, a business dedicated to capturing real joy authentically amongst my friends and family
- APPEAL Club - member of club dedicated to grappling with real life issues, discussions every week (2024)
- Indian Classical Vocal & Violin, Has been competitively singing for 12+ years, playing violin for 9+ years., 01/01/10, Present
Education
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Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rutgers University
01.2026 - Current
Communications Chair
Deep Treble, Rutgers
12.2024 - Current
Substitute Guide
Guidepost Montessori
06.2024 - Current
Photographer
Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
High School -
JP Stevens High School