Aasha Subramanian

aasha1570@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Centennial High School, Ellicott City, Maryland Fall 2015-Summer 2019
Will graduate 2019
Unweighted GPA: 3.6
Weighted GPA: 4.4

WORK EXPERIENCE
Fellowship for Political Campaign Summer 2018-Present
● Attended canvassing events to support candidate
● Developed better oratory skills through delivering speeches at events
● Completed door-knocking surveys and voter recruitment calls
Research Internship at Johns Hopkins University Summer 2018
● Worked with cardiologist Dr. Lakshmi Santhanam
● Applied biological knowledge to a lab setting
● Completed Virus Titration Experiment to detect a specific protein in
two cells types
● Used Western Blotting methods and Chemiluminescent machinery to
study proteins
● Will compete in four STEM competitions using research data/analysis
Internship at Desai Medical Center Summer 2018
● Shadowed internal medicine specialist Dr. Karthik Desai
● Observed patient diagnoses, treatment, and check-ups
● Gained a better understanding of proper doctor-patient interaction
● Entered radiology reports and patient history into database system
Volunteering at Howard County General Hospital Summer 2018
● Volunteered in the Maternal Care Unit of the hospital for a total
for 45 hours
● Restocked/ Organized supplies, prepared kits, made beds for patients/
cribs for babies, and provided any necessary supplies for labored moms

HONOR SOCIETIES/ DISTINCTIONS

National French Honor Society- Member Summer 2016-Spring 2017
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society- Member Spring 2018-Present
Science National Honor Society Fall 2018-Present
History National Honor Society Fall 2018-Present
Art National Honor Society Fall 2018-Present
Principal’s Honor Roll
• Distinction earned in grade 9
Centennial Gold Honor Roll
• Distinction earned in grade 10, 11, and 12
Centennial AP Scholar
• Program that distinguishes students for their academic achievement and rigor across a number of
disciplines during their high school career
• Distinction earned in grade 11 and 12

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

National Youth Leadership Forum for Advanced Medicine and Health Care Summer 2014
● Attended summer program at Johns Hopkins University
 ● Learned basic medical skills and information to make diagnoses
● Observed doctors at University of Maryland Trauma Center
Classical Indian Dance: Bharatanatyam Summer 2012-Present
● Studied dances until the highest level of performance
● Will complete arangetram (dance graduation) in June 2019
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Club- Founder/Board Member Summer 2017-Present
● Organized fundraisers, including bake sales
● Assisted in planning club meetings
● Donated funds raised for childhood cancer research to national foundation
Tae Kwon Do Spring 2017-Present
● Learned the value of respect, discipline, and perseverance
● Earned the rank of a blue belt
Muay Thai Spring 2017-Present
● Learned self defense skills (eastern boxing style)
● Improved self-confidence
OnOurWay Organization Summer 2017-Present
● Student team leader for youth-service organization
● Works with mentor to organize youth meetings/ presentations

SKILLS
Able to speak in French (conversational)
Able to speak in Tamil (Fluent)
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Able to perform CPR and basic first aid procedures, check a pulse, and utilize a
sphygmomanometer

STRENGTHS
Perseveres through challenges
Works well in group environments
Possesses a strong work
Executes tasks with dedication
Is focused and goal-oriented on long-term assignments/ projects

REFERENCES
Available upon request