Brinda Samula
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brinda-samula-323079330/
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business - Bloomington, IN May 2028 Bachelor of Science in Business GPA: 4.00/4.00
Majors: Information Systems & Psychology BS
• Dean’s List Fall 2024
University High School - Irvine, CA May 2024
• 3.6/4.0
• Cum Laude
• AP Scholar with Distinction
ACTIVITIES
Indiana Daily Student - Bloomington, IN August 2024 - Present Arts Reporter
• Photograph and document Bloomington events, interview attendees, write stories for publication
• Learned to communicate with and talk to strangers with different interests/talents to represent each story accurately in publication
• Have had several stories published on Indiana Daily Student website Best Buddies - Bloomington, IN August 2024 - Present Member
• Meet with residents of Bloomington with intellectual and and developmental disabilities (IDD) to organize various activities such as karaoke, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, etc.
• Empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently High School Yearbook - Irvine, CA August 2021 - June 2024 Editor-in-Chief August 2023 - June 2024
• Photographed school events, interviewed students/faculty, wrote/edited stories, designed layouts
• Taught student staff photography, writing, and design skills, highlighting students’ unique skillsets
• Led class and delegated responsibilities, in absence of teacher
• Met monthly publication deadlines and coordinated logistical dates with publication plant EXPERIENCE
Mathnasium - Irvine, CA February 2024 - July 2024
Math Instructor
• Taught one-on-one & group lessons to help students of all grade levels master mathematical concepts
• Created new math curriculum tailored to Irvine students with learning content and test checkpoints
• Provided regular feedback to parents regarding their child's performance and progress via emails OC South Asian Student Association - Orange County, CA August 2021 - June 2024 Treasurer/Vice President August 2022 - June 2024
• Organized fundraisers, dance practices, and county-wide cultural events such as Diwali, Holi, and annual culture shows for all OC high school students
• Led groups of students during weekly dance practices leading up to annual spring culture show SKILLS/INTERESTS
Conversational Spanish Fluent Telugu Python Coding Club Volleyball Crochet Guitar and Vocal Music