Resume
Vandana I. Ravikumar
[email protected] | Arizona State University | Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
Professional Experience:
Washington Correspondent, Cronkite News/Arizona PBS (August - November 2018)
Education:
The Davidson Academy of Nevada (August 2010-May 2016)
Arizona State University | Barrett, The Honors College | Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (August 2016-Present)
Leadership Positions:
Cofounder and Vice President of Social Activism Club, Davidson Academy
Teacher’s Assistant for Composition and Analysis, Davidson Academy
Teacher’s Assistant for Critical Reading and Writing, Davidson Academy
Teacher’s Assistant for HON 171 and HON 272 (The Human Event), Arizona State University
Extracurricular Experiences:
Intern at Admitsee (February 2015-April 2015)
Mentor in UNR Youth Writing Program (2015-2016)
Analytical reading and writing tutor (2013-present)
Co-editor of and contributor to Davidson Academy Messenger literary magazine (2016-2017)
Contributor to Inward zine, exploring identity and non-traditional modes of self-portraiture (2017)
Web writer at The Kraze Magazine, writing bimonthly fashion and beauty columns (May 2017-present)
Borderlands reporter for Cronkite News/Arizona PBS (August 2018-present)
Additional Skills:
Five years of critical reading and analytical writing tutoring experience
Three years of experience as an English Teacher’s Assistant in high school
Introductory knowledge of coding with Python, HTML, CSS, and Javascript
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (e.g. Photoshop, Premiere, Audition)
Intermediate knowledge of photography/videography
Standardized Test Scores:
PSAT: 213; Critical Reading: 73, Math: 60, Writing: 80
SAT: 2200
Volunteer Experience:
Volunteer writing tutor at the Davidson Academy (2014-2016)
Assisting students in the completion of weekly assignments and in further developing analytical writing skills
Teacher’s Assistant at the Davidson Academy (2013-2016)
Assisting teachers in organizing and distributing coursework materials and in providing students feedback and offering constructive criticism, assisting teachers in creating and organizing classroom activities