Riya Ravindran
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Motivated student with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Keen eye for delivering customer satisfaction through attentiveness and communication skills. Interested in learning how to utilize various sets of data and ensure quality control.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Tutor and Mentor
Home Front - Joy Hopes & Dreams Program
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Volunteered at the Art Council of Princeton, instructing children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Provided tutoring services encompassing multiple school subjects and a foundational understanding of programming
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Worked mostly one-on-one with a student named Charney and helped her improve in English.
Research Mentored by Mark Eastburn
Princeton High School
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed research project on addictive properties of planaria, revealing similarities in addiction patterns between the species
- Explored the relationship between cannibalism and addiction, investigating how it affects the human body.
- Developed biological sampling reports detailing research findings.
Youth Leader Coach
Youth Leadership Development Program
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Co-led a project with YLDP's founder to develop and implement an inaugural virtual public speaking and leadership program in Uganda, Africa while serving as a primary instructor.
- Simultaneously taught students in the US separately.
- Managed budgeting processes related to program expenses such as food, technology, and other supplies.
- Encouraged youth involvement in community service projects to promote civic engagement.
Summer Junior Volunteer
Capital Health
Hopewell, NJ
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in directing patients, wheeling patients, and making deliveries.
- Developed a comprehensive database to catalog artwork throughout Capital Health's facilities.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly manner, offering directions or other assistance as needed.
Research
Dr. Rajagopal Appavu, Professor
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted research and drafted a comprehensive paper on the impact of COVID-19 on patients with Sickle Cell Disease, highlighting its disproportionate effect on the black community.
- Analyzed existing data to examine patterns and trends related to the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with SCD, deepening insight into this connection.
Youth Leader Coach
Education Testing Services Youth Toastmasters
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Contributed as a coach, fostering the growth of public speaking competence among 7th and 8th graders
- Organized everyday lesson plans, activity schedules, and student role assignments.
- Monitored and tracked students' academic performance to assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
Education
Freshman -
Purdue University West Lafayette
Princeton High School
Skills
- Database development
- Coaching and mentoring abilities
- Conducting and writing research papers
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Python
- Creating collaborative environment
- Documentation and reporting
- Strong time management skills
Coursework
- General Chemistry I (CHM 115)
- General Chemistry II (CHM 116)
- Analytic Geometry And Calculus 1 (MA 165)
- Analytic Geometry And Calculus II (MA 166)
- Physics Modern Mechanics (PHYS 172)
- Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, And Behavior (BIOL 121)
- Elementary Psychology (PSY 120)
- Transformative Texts, Critical Thinking and Communication I: Antiquity to Modernity (SCLA 101)
Accomplishments
- Youth ambassador award - North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA), received the award for being a teacher in dojo and leading the demo team.
- US Open Karate - Bronze Medalist - Female Advanced Kumite -55 Division (US Open Las Vegas April 2022)
Timeline
Volunteer Tutor and Mentor
Home Front - Joy Hopes & Dreams Program
07.2022 - 01.2023
Summer Junior Volunteer
Capital Health
07.2022 - 08.2022
Research
Dr. Rajagopal Appavu, Professor
06.2021 - 08.2021
Research Mentored by Mark Eastburn
Princeton High School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Youth Leader Coach
Youth Leadership Development Program
01.2020 - 01.2023
Youth Leader Coach
Education Testing Services Youth Toastmasters
01.2019 - 01.2020
Freshman -
Purdue University West Lafayette
Princeton High School
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