Sahana Samrat
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Dedicated 10th-grade student with a strong academic background, including six AP courses across 9th and 10th grade. Experienced in teamwork and problem-solving through robotics, speech and debate, and sailing. Comfortable adapting to challenges, working under pressure, and learning new skills in both technical and communication-focused environments. Currently exploring various STEM fields with an interest in hands-on learning and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRST Robotics Mentoring
As Part of High School Robotics Member
09.2024 - Current
- Initially mentored a middle school robotics team that was incubated in my high school robotics team. Mentored team qualified for state event in 2024
- Later mentored elementary school students at Somerset, teaching basic EV3 block coding and building
Ski Instructor
ULLR Ski School
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Taught young (ages 7-12) beginner skiers throughout an 8-week season. By the end of the season, students confidently rode ski lift and gained skills of traversing hard blue runs.
Volunteer Instructor
Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Volunteered for around a week of summer since 2021 assisting senior and junior sailing instructors with launching/docking boats, supervising campers, leading camp games, and teaching the basics of sailing
Education
High School -
Newport High School
Bellevue, WA06.2027
Skills
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Quickly troubleshoot mechanical issues and make real-time adjustments in high-pressure environments
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Work effectively with peers in robotics, debate, and sailing instruction to achieve shared goals
- Public Speaking & Argumentation: Develop and present well-reasoned arguments in debate; communicate complex ideas clearly
- Technical & Mechanical Skills: Hands-on experience in assembling and maintaining robotics components
- Leadership & Mentoring: Guide and instruct younger sailors through volunteer work in a youth sailing program
- Time Management & Organization: Balance rigorous AP coursework with extracurricular commitments and competition schedules
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Awards/Accomplishments
NSDA Speech & Debate
- Qualified for 2025 4a state tournament under duo interpretation category
- 2nd runner up for state qualifier in 2025 4a state tournament in impromptu speaking
Dance - Indian Classical
- 3rd place in intermediate category of Natya Idol local competition - qualified for national event in St. Louis.
Model UN
- "Best Position Paper" award at PACMUN 2023 conference
FIRST robotics competitions - middle school
- Team qualified for First Lego League state competition in 2021, 2022, & 2023.
- Multiple awards for "Best Robot Design," including at state competitions in 2021 and 2023 as well as at qualifying events each year. Core Values award in 2022 state competition.
- Qualified for Asia-Pacific FLL event in summer of 2023.
TFK Kid Reporter Contest - middle school
- Top 20 applicants in the nation
Timeline
FIRST Robotics Mentoring
As Part of High School Robotics Member
09.2024 - Current
Ski Instructor
ULLR Ski School
01.2024 - 02.2024
Volunteer Instructor
Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club
06.2023 - 01.2024
High School -
Newport High School
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