MALAVI RAVINDRAN

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EDUCATION

Duke University

Durham, NC

GPA: 4.0

Intended Major: B.S in Statistics and Computer Science

Awards: Dean’s List with distinction (Fall 2017, Spring 2018)

Completed Coursework: Math 221: Linear Algebra and Applications, Math 222: Advanced Multivariable Calculus, Compsci 101: Introduction to Computer Science, Statistics 199: Introduction to Data Science

Currently enrolled in: Statistics 210: Regression Analysis, Math 230: Probability, Compsci 201: Data Structures and Algorithms

Douglas Freeman High School

Richmond, Virginia

High School Valedictorian (Rank 1 of 360)

Leadership: Co-founder of Honor Committee, President of Mu Alpha Theta, Member of National Honor Society

Honors: National AP Scholar, Recipient of Rensselaer Medal, Centre College Merit Scholarship, VCU Presidential Scholarship

SKILLS

Technical: Experienced with Python, Java, and R

Interpersonal: Good communication and time-management skills, self-motivated

WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant

Duke University Durham, NC Jan 2018-Current

TA for Math 105L&106L (Laboratory Calculus and Functions)

Role involves administering a weekly two-hour lab section, attending weekly TA meetings, and assisting students during Help Room hours

Academic Tutor

Tutoring Club of Glen Allen Richmond, VA Jun 2017-Aug 2017

Primarily a Mathematics tutor

Assisted in topics ranging from elementary level Math to SAT-level and beyond (including AP Calculus)

Private Carnatic Violin Teacher

Violin Teaching Richmond, Virginia Sep 2012-Aug 2017

Taught South Indian Classical, or Carnatic, violin to several students from ages 5 to 18

Role ranged from teaching fundamentals of Indian music to preparing students for on-stage performances

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Markov Text Generator

Developed and tested a Markov model with object-oriented programming (Java)

Utilized data structures such as HashMaps in order to create an efficient means of predicting text from strings of letters

Statistical Analysis of Mass Shootings in the U.S.

Examined how certain attributes, such as age, gender, race, employment, and mental health issues affect the number of fatalities and injuries from mass shootings.

Used tools such as linear regression and hypothesis testing in R

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

DukeEngage Program

Zhuhai, China

May 2018-July 2018

8-week summer volunteer program in which primary role was teaching English and Singing at the No. 9 Middle School in Zhuhai, China

Emphasis on immersion into Chinese culture, including a home-stay program

Intern at Henrico County Math Department

Richmond, Virginia

June 2016-August 2016

160-hour unpaid internship in which primary role was as a teaching assistant in summer school remedial math classes

Role also involved researching Mathematics education in the U.S. and India in order to understand differences in performance

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