Neel Vadlamani
Summary
Dedicated and motivated high school student with a strong academic foundation and a passion for learning. Proven ability to balance academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work. Seeking opportunities to apply skills and knowledge in a challenging and dynamic environment. Eager to contribute positively to a team and make a meaningful impact in any role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Youth Volunteering Corps - Summer/ Year- Round
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Support staff with non-clinical tasks and general administrative duties.
- Help manage and distribute comfort items or information packets to patients.
- Participate in special events, or service projects organized by CDCE.
- Serve as a respectful and compassionate presence representing youth service in the VA community.
- Exemplified collaborative and verbal skills
Curriculum Coordinator -AI & Coding
Phd Professor Designed Curriculum
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in researching effective teaching methods for AI and coding for high school and early college-level students.
- Provided feedback on draft lesson plans from a high school student's perspective.
- Tested coding exercises and AI-related activities for clarity and educational value.
- Supported the creation of presentations, documentation, or multimedia resources for lessons.
- Attended regular meetings with the professor to discuss project progress and next steps.
- Applied organizational and time-management skills, as well as Office and G-suite skills
Volunteer- Summer Over 50 Hours
Chicago Public Library
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Help students and parents enroll in the Summer Reading Program.
- Guide young readers in choosing books.
- Track progress and encourage participation.
- Assist with events, storytime, and workshops.
- Create a welcoming, engaging reading environment.
- Support library staff with program logistics.
- Utilized teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
Mathlete
Walter Payton Math Team
08.2024 - Current
- Competed in city-wide math competitions including the North Suburban Math League (NSML) and City of Chicago Math League (CCML)
- Qualified for the ICTM State Math Competition in April 2025
- Developed problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning through regular team practices and timed competitions.
JV Member
Walter Payton Science Olympiad
08.2024 - Current
- Actively competing in the Experimental Design (lab event) and Air Trajectory (build event) categories
- Participated in the ISO State Tournament in April 2025
- Collaborating with teammates to design, test, and improve experiments and engineering builds; gaining hands-on experience in scientific methodology and mechanical systems.
Future Problem Solvers
Member
01.2025 - Current
- Worked in a team and collaborated to create various solutions to a given future issue
- Applied knowledge in science, technology, and the humanities to create efficient solutions
- Used collaborative, communicative, and organizational skills
Education
High School -
08.2024 - Current
- Currently attends the #5-ranked high school in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. Completed AP-level courses and enrolled for 4 in the upcoming year.
- GPA: 3.96/4.0
Grade 7 & 8 -
05.2023 - 06.2024
Attended an academic center, earning high school credits in honors levels classes while in middle school.
Invited to National Junior Honors Society.
Honor Roll Semester 1 2023 and Semester 2 2023
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled in utilizing Google Workspace applications
Proficient in Basic Python, DrRacket and familiar with intermediate Python concepts
Strong verbal communication
Collaborative teamwork skills
Effective time management
Effective organizational skills and analytical problem solving
Cross-functional teamwork
Effective collaboration skills
Awards
- International qualification in Future Problem Solvers for Walter Payton
- 3rd place at UChicago Invitational Division C Science Olympiad, March 25
- Qualification for the International Academic Competition Junior Varsity National Finals for Geo Bee, History Bee, and Science Bee April 25
- 3rd place city-wide at the City of Chicago Math League, Nov 23
- 1st place at ICTM State Competition
- National rank 17 in Math Kangaroo 2021
- Bronze Medal In Le Grand Concours National French Contest 2024
Affiliations
- Successfully completed advanced humanities courses in literature and history through the Davidson Young Scholars Program, which supports profoundly gifted students.
- Student at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Other EC's
Sports
- Soccer & Baseball – 5 years
Played on various club and travel teams, including the Chicago Warriors ; recently competed on the JV team at Walter Payton College Prep.
Music
- Piano – 4 years; currently preparing for Trinity College London Level 2 Exam
- Member of School Orchestra and Band ; played trumpet and violin
Clubs
- Scholastic Bowl – Competed in academic quiz competitions with JV school team
- Underwater Robotics – Collaborated on engineering challenges involving underwater vehicles and problem-solving
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator -AI & Coding - Phd Professor Designed Curriculum
05.2025 - Current
Future Problem Solvers - Member
01.2025 - Current
Youth Volunteering Corps - Summer/ Year- Round - Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Mathlete - Walter Payton Math Team
08.2024 - Current
JV Member - Walter Payton Science Olympiad
08.2024 - Current
Walter Payton College Prep - High School,
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer- Summer Over 50 Hours - Chicago Public Library
06.2024 - 08.2024
Whitney Young Academic Center - Grade 7 & 8,
05.2023 - 06.2024