Gideon Math and Reading

Being employed during my high school years has given me an opportunity to exercise responsibility with the money I earn by learning to spend and save wisely.

I started working at Gideon in February 2023. I tutor math and reading through various exercises and tests. I enjoy my job because I like teaching others, and working with kids is fun! I have also had a chance to work with learning disadvantaged children at Gideon - it feels so happy to help a child overcome learning challenges!

Vibha Volunteer Organization

I have volunteered with Vibha Dallas since I was 7 years old :

My most notable contribution to this organization is the Study Buddy Program. Established between the Pale Blue Dot Foundation and Vibha, the Study Buddy Program offers extra tutoring towards the children of Bhutanese refugees living in certain areas in the United States and India, including the states of Ohio and Texas. I started the program in 2021, with my student Salina, who was a sixth grader at the time. The program spans the entirety of the school year and renews again after the summer ends for both the tutor and student. I have been able to explore my passion for mentoring under-privileged and make a difference, which is really important to me. Salina and I have grown together and learned from each other, and my relationship with her and the impact I have made on her learning process is the most important feeling that I take away from my involved tutoring experience.

Some other activities:

• Plant sales - selling plant saplings in the spring (saplings of vegetables and flowers for the upcoming growing season)

• Bake sales

• Valley Ranch Park community cleanup

• Diwali Diya sale

• Canned Food Drive

• Blanket Drive

Summer camps:

Teaching middle school kids

• language and literacy skills

• personal financial literacy.

Indian Classical Music (Carnatic Singing)

I have been doing Indian Classical Music for the past 13 years, and since then I have performed in various events, temples, and religious occasions. I have also competed in various talent shows and competitions in my city and virtual international competitions as well.

building-U

I started an internship at building-U in April 2022. building-U is a Canadian non-profit organization that is functionally structured around teams of high school students from around the world. I am a part of the Student Ambassador team. We focus on finding people in unique careers who love their job. We then request an interview and record it for our Youtube channel for the benefit of high school students looking for a career path! I have honed my correspondence skills over the past year and find joy in learning from adults who have experienced so much in their careers.