Sharon Anne Varughese
318, McElhinny Lane
Lewis Center, OHIO 43035
Phone# 614-453-2047, Cell# 614-397-1398
Email: sharon.varghese500@gmail.com
varughese.8@osu.edu
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Education
- Ohio State University
(August 2015- present)
Neuroscience major
University Scholars
- New Albany High School
(August 2013 – June 6 2015)
Joined in the junior year
Graduated with Honors diploma
GPA: 4.012
- Apeejay School, Kharghar New Mumbai (Affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education)
(2011 -2013)
CGPA 10 in CBSE public examination
Basic interest in Science and Mathematics
Extra-curricular Activities
- 2007 – Participated in State and National level Talent Search Examinations
- 2008 -2010 Obtained distinction in All India Sanskrit competitive examination conducted by Arya Sabha, New Delhi , India
- 2008 -2011 Learned Bharat Natyam (Indian Classical Dance) – performed in local area functions
- 2009-2010 Obtained Second place in Sanskrit Shloka (poetry) competition at School level.
- 2011-2012- Obtained distinction in State level Science Talent Search Competition (Dr.Homi Bhabha Bal Vaidnyanik Competition for seniors)
- 2011- Obtained Second place in group singing competition organized by Rotary Club of New Bombay (Spirits 2011) at the 8th Interschool Youth festival.
- 2012 – Obtained first place in Hindi poem writing competition for Seniors- organized by Rotary Club of New Bombay (Spirits 2012) at the 9th Interschool Youth festival.
- 2011-2012 – Was an active member of Interact club supporting SOS child care organization “Balgram Maharashtra” which provides homely atmosphere and education to orphans and destitute children.
- 2011-2012 – Participated in “Rotary Club Spirits Competitions-Bombay Seaside” for English essay writing, poetry writing, story writing, group singing at Interschool level and won accolades.
- 2012-2013- Obtained distinction in All India National Language (Prabharatna) exam organized by Mahatma Gandhi Rashtrabhasha Hindi Prachar Sanstha (Hindi).
- 2007- 2012 – Obtained distinction in All India Scripture examination conducted by Sunday School Society consecutively for 6 years
- Actively participated in Centre Talent Competitions conducted by St. Peters Marthoma Sunday School and won several accolades for quiz, solo singing, scripture reading and essay writing.
- Participated and choreographed dance performances for School Annual Day celebrations.
- Prepares acrylic paintings. Participated in safety poster competitions and won prizes.
- 2011-present – Piano Classes
- 2011 – Distinctive performance certification in National Science Olympiad in India.
- 2013 –2015 Leader of New Albany Science Olympiad (NASO), Represents New Albany High School in regional and state invitationals.
- 2013-2015- Mathematics Competition Club, participated in Ohio Math League (OML), Math Madness, American Math Competition (AMC).
- 2014- present 7-8th grade math and High School Algebra and Geometry Tutoring
Volunteer Services
- 2005-2007 – Participated and obtained appreciation in All India Flag Day Collection Drive for the blind for National Association for the blind, India.
- 2010-2012 – Social service (Shramdaan) in school community for developing gardens and cleaning premises.
- Actively Participated in Sunday school and youth activities.
- 2013 summer – Tutored 2-5 elementary children at New Albany Public library
- May 2014-present- American Red Cross Volunteer, Registration and Donor Diner responsibilities
- 2015-present AIDS volunteering team
Sports
- 2010 and 2011 – Badminton player at Inter school level
- 2012- 2013 – School Basket Ball team member
- 2015-present Buckeye Fusion dance team
Internships
- 2014-2015 At Owens Corning – Sizing application of fiberglass
Leadership roles
- New Albany Science Olympiad Leader 2013-2015
- Event Organizer for Independence Day celebration in school, in the year 2011 and 2012.
- Class Monitor for the years 2010-12
- Anchored cultural events in church.
Additional Skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
- Language proficiency: English, Hindi, Malayalam