RIYA BALAJI
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated high school student, focused on leadership development, team collaboration with a passion in the field of Technology and Engineering. Seeking an opportunity to engage and enhance skills in this dynamic environment. Strong commitment to excellence and drive for continuous learning, eager to contribute enthusiasm and problem-solving abilities to a team-oriented environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Chair, Impromptu Speaking
Leland Speech And Debate
08.2023 - Current
- Part of Leland Speech and Debate team which is one of the prestigious speech and debate teams in the country
- Chair of Bret Harte Middle's Impromptu team
- Mentored kids on Impromptu public speaking
- Participated in various competitions and placed as well
President
Skintellectuals Club
01.2023 - Current
- Conducts sessions on a regular cadence during club hours about the Science behind skin care
- Educate high schoolers about chemistry behind the skin care ingredients
- Conducts events/competitions to raise awareness about chemical ingredients and science behind it
Founder
Rising Cookies
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: https://risingcookies.com
- Organized free speech classes for middle schooler kids online
- Conducted various speech training sessions including public speaking, impromptu, declamation, interactive workshops etc
- Helped kids to overcome the fear of public speaking with one on one support during the classes
- Https://risingcookies.com
Vice President
Leland Naach
01.2022 - Current
- Organize and conduct dance performances during various events
- Participate in dance competitions representing the school and has won prizes for the performance
- Helps with choreography and songs editing for the dance team
- Responsible for maintaining the dance team's social media profile
Youth Council Leader
Indian Philanthropy Alliance
01.2022 - Current
- Presented ideas in person, to a room full of business leaders, philanthropists, and nonprofit executives at annual Philanthropy Summit held at the Indian Consulate in New York City
- Fundraised more than $500 as part of youth involvement in philanthropy
- Donated $1000 to Invisible girl project via Indian Philanthropy alliance
- Raised awareness about Philanthropy among youth
Volunteer
Various Organizations
01.2021 - Current
- Tutoring of unprivileged kids via LearnToBe.org
- More than 100 hours of volunteering and community service hours during 2023 with organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank, Saloni foundation, LearnToBe etc.
- Volunteered at various elementary, middle & high schools school events
Education
Leland High School
San Jose, CA05-2026
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Team Leadership and Organization
- Hard Working
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Diligence
Awards
- Presidential GOLD Award for Volunteering/community service, 01/01/24
- Teachers choice Charger Award, 01/01/24
- Winner in Business Pitch Demo - Shooting stars foundation's Tech Immersion program, 07/01/23
- Youth essay contest winner National level Middle school category, 10/01/22
- 2nd place in Dance competition - Association of Indo American's Independence day 'Swades', 08/01/23
Clubs Activities
- Skintelluctuals Club, Founder and President
- Leland Naach Club, Vice President
- Volunteering and community services
- Basketball Junior Varsity team member
- Leland Speech and Debate - Chair of Middle School Impromptu Team
- Indian Philanthropy Alliance, Youth Council Leader
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Middle School Chair, Impromptu Speaking
Leland Speech And Debate
08.2023 - Current
President
Skintellectuals Club
01.2023 - Current
Founder
Rising Cookies
09.2022 - Current
Vice President
Leland Naach
01.2022 - Current
Youth Council Leader
Indian Philanthropy Alliance
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Various Organizations
01.2021 - Current
Leland High School
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