Meghna Anand
Academic Information
Metea Valley High School, Aurora, IL, 8/2021 - 5/2025
GPA: 3.75/4.00 unweighted, 4.4/4.0 weighted
AP Classes: World History (3), Computer Science A (3), U.S. History (3), Statistics, English: Language Honors Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, PreCalculus, Algebra 2, English 1, English 2,
Areas of Interest for College: Mechanical Engineering
Extra-Curricular Activities
Activity
Years Involved
Description & Leadership Positions
Theater
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Backstage Crew - Responsible for building the sets from wood, with saws and other tools. Afterward, I was assigned to paint the sets with detail to showcase different lighting and fine lines. (As well as, lighting, makeup and dresses, and stage directing)
Offered a chief position as an assistant stage manager in my junior year. (unable to complete role due to schedule complications)
Youth and Government
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Attorney (So, Jr) - Responsible for writing and arguing in a mock trial held at school, as well as writing a bench memo and debating and judging at the Springfield Capitol Building
Elevate
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Member - Responsible for attending meetings and contributing to different types of projects to bring awareness, empower people, and promote self-love.
Organized journal self-reflection and development session for students to receive small notebooks and prompts to educate people to reflect on themselves before starting the new year
Unicef
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Member - Responsible for attending meetings and educate other students about the challengeseducatinghildren face around the world.
Part of an education committee that brings awareness of the challenges of children in the world, outside of the club into the rest of the school
Filling Hearts With Hope
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Member - Responsible to attend meetings and help smaller communities (older, disabled, homeless, etc.) to support their wellbeing
Wrote senior citizen letters and contributed to the winter Christmas toy drive held at our school.
LifeSpring
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Mentor/Educator - Mentored children of domestic violence victims, utilizing engaging engineering projects such as the marshmallow and spaghetti tower challenge and popsicle bridge challenge to teach fundamental principles while fostering creativity and resilience.
Youth Mentorship Program
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Statistics Curriculum Director - Creating course descriptions and weekly materials, managing developers and mentors, and ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in the field. Collaborates with the VP of Curriculum to ensure excellence and facilitate deep learning experiences for youth.
STEM-E Internship
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Programming Team - Tasked with developing the Volunteer App aimed at automating volunteer coordination and streamlining intern onboarding processes for STEM-E.
Data Analyst Team - Tasked with analyzing social media metrics and STEM-E’s outreach data to deliver targeted recommendations, optimizing team effectiveness.
Awards
●Break The Ice Dance Competition 2021
●Kathak Dance Graduation 2023
●National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Sciences Certificate
●The National Society of High School Scholars
Work & Volunteer Experience
Tarana Kathak Dance Academy, Aurora, IL 2022 - Present
Teaching Children - Directly teaching two classes every week for the span of a school year. Guiding children through recital performances and yearly exams. (50+ Hours)
Loaves and Fishes Community Services, Naperville, IL 2023 - Present
Sorting and Packaging Food - Stocking around 100+ boxes of food per visit to allow customers to come and get the shopping experience, along with other volunteers for 1 hour and 30 minute periods (8.5 Hours)
Girlhood Magazine, Instagram 2023 - Present
Graphic Designer - Creating visually engaging content to celebrate diversity and inspire confidence, using my experience in computer graphics courses, and helping create impactful visuals (10+ Hours)
Writer - Crafting captivating stories and voices within our community, as well as differing opinions and thoughts to share with other women, building a strong community and environment (5+ Hours)
Prisit, Discord, Instagram, Website 2023 - Present
Logo Designer - Creating unique and impactful logos for small businesses, non-profits, and other organizations to grow the clientele of our company (10+ Hours)
Skills and Interests
Software Proficiencies: Python
Language: conversational in Spanish, simple understanding of Tamil, fluent in English
Interests: crocheting, classical dancing, graphic design, puzzles and crosswords