Sohan Gandra
Suwanee,United States
Summary
High school student with a solid foundation in programming languages including Java, Python, and C++. Completed over 125 hours of community service in leadership, education, and cultural roles. Proven ability to organize events and lead teams, exemplified through work with the Greater Atlanta Telangana Society, including food drives and cultural festivals. Experience as Assistant Patrol Leader in the Boy Scouts and Assistant Teacher in a Tamil school—creating meaningful change while building confidence, strengthening leadership skills, and experiencing personal and professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator - Volunteer - Event Management
Greater Atlanta Telangana Society
Cumming, GA
03.2020 - Current
- Contributed over 150 hours of volunteer service with Greater Atlanta Telangana Society.
- Hosted monthly food drives to support local community needs.
- Partnered with local organizations every eight weeks to supply essential resources for schools and underserved families.
- Built and maintained partnerships with local charities to strengthen community involvement and promote nonprofit missions.
- Organized cultural festivals and provided humanitarian aid to families in need.
- Conducted disaster relief efforts to facilitate safety and recovery for Telangana community members.
- Led monthly 'Adopt-a-Road' cleanups, promoting civic engagement among youth.
- Coordinated volunteer initiatives to align with organizational objectives and enhance outreach.
- Delivered presentations at schools and community events to promote mission awareness.
Assistant Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
Suwanee, GA
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Achieved First Class rank in June 2024, progressing through ranks since 2019.
- Accumulated 20 camping nights and 16 volunteer hours with Boy Scouts of America.
- Led team-building activities during campouts and hikes to enhance camaraderie.
- Instructed peers in first aid and emergency response techniques for safety readiness.
- Maintained attendance records for troop events to track participation.
- Coordinated troop programs with adult volunteers to ensure effective initiatives.
- Taught essential outdoor skills, including camping, orienteering, and wilderness survival techniques.
- Welcomed new scouts, clarified guidelines, and promoted active involvement in the troop.
Volunteer
North America Shirdi Sai Temple Of Atlanta
Suwanee, United States
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Member – June 2023.
- Volunteered – Parking Duty – June 1st, 2023.
- 10 total volunteering hours with the North America Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta, GA.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Assistant Teacher
Tamil School Program
GA, GA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- I attended meetings and supported Tamil language instruction, gaining leadership skills.
- Participated in activities regularly.
- Completed 49 total volunteering hours with the Tamil School Program at South Forsyth High School, GA.
- Helped prepare lessons and materials for classroom instruction.
- Contributed ideas to create a fun, engaging learning environment.
- Graded assignments and tests are provided upon the teacher's request.
- Helped implement classroom management strategies developed by the teacher.
- Led small group instruction sessions under the teacher's supervision.
- Created displays of student work to showcase their progress.
Education
Highschool Coursework -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Cumming, GA05.2026
Freshmen -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Cumming, GA05.2023
Sophomore -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Cumming, GA05.2024
Junior -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Cumming, GA05.2025
Senior -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Cumming, GA05-2026
Certification
- Professional PowerPoint Certification, Alliance Academy for Innovation, 2023
- Professional Microsoft Word Certification, Alliance Academy for Innovation, 2024
- Certiport Information Technology Specialist Certification, Alliance Academy for Innovation, 2025
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Tamil School Program
09.2023 - 02.2024
Volunteer
North America Shirdi Sai Temple Of Atlanta
06.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
08.2022 - 11.2024
Community Outreach Coordinator - Volunteer - Event Management
Greater Atlanta Telangana Society
03.2020 - Current
Highschool Coursework -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Freshmen -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Sophomore -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Junior -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
Senior -
Alliance Academy For Innovation
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