Sahana Shandil
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Student Government advisor proficient in years of experience in event management, public speaking, designing innovative products, marketing and due diligence. Strengths include cultivating strong relationships with members of the wider community, strong eye for detail and problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Government Advisor
The GiST (Girls in STEM Toolkit)
Melbourne, VIC
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluated student needs and developed educational plans, fostering academic progress for STEM subjects across Australia
- Provided feedback and checks to prototype designs of promotions, websites and online marketing
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops
- Actively took part in surveys to provide information for ‘The GiST STEM online information’ events.
Brodie House Captain
Aitken College
Melbourne , VIC
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Collaborated with cross-functional House teams to define academic features and build powerful and easy-to-use House forums and pupil-facing workflow and academic tools.
- Planned and partook in managing Year 12 Brookhill and Dunhelen House Debating, Athletics, Swimming and extracurriculars.
- Generated online forums for inter-school surveying, and data required for event management and yearbook creation.
EngGirls Eco-design Market
Aitken College
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Partnered with fellow EngGirls leaders and STEM members in leading and guiding departments to create prototypes of biodegradable products, alongside build and sell products
- Design, organize and distribute posters and pamphlets to primary school pupils for event marketing
- Sold out all product stock of children's toy designs
- Worked and assisted students during lunch time sessions and out of school hours to finish building products for market
STEM Ambassador and Family Science Night Manager
Aitken College
Melbourne, VIC
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed the Family Science Night event through interior sector selection, designing and managing time for the night
- Lunch time sessions to design and build interior decor for the theme, including models of physics and chemistry room tours
- Presenting aerospace engineering ideas and models to primary school students
- Interactive discussion with parents and teachers on STEM courses at Aitken College
- Designing posters, theme passports and pamphlets for students at the exhibition, which were distributed and presented across the college.
STEM Ambassador
Aitken College
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Represented VCE Physics in the STEM exhibition including creating and explaining circuit function-based activities for primary school children
- Managed the promotional/marketing sector of the exhibition event, including designing and distributing marketing posters, pamphlets and classroom announcements around the college
- Regular checks on different groups partaking in the various STEM sectors-managing time and organizing materials needed for designs.
Peer Support Leader
Aitken College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Aided individuals within my peer group by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals within a booklet
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning
- Planned and conducted classes to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, including adapting to high school
- Conferred with teachers and administrators to discuss students' progress and assist in resolving behavioral and academic problems
- Devised strategies to bring students into school life and build relationships with peers.
EngGirls Leader
Aitken College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and presented presentations on core Engineering ideas and models to a selective group of EngGirls pupils
- Managed and organised Year 9 EngGirls and the Science Exhibition to present activities in teaching primary school students STEM concepts
- Responded to EngGirl student questions regarding assignments, tools and scheduled availability
- Coordinated student lunch time classes according to COVID-19 changes and availability
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
Brodie House Captain
Aitken College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Communicated with diverse group of fellow leadership members of different Houses and councils across the college, including teacher event coordinators to maintain high quality house events such as athletics and swimming carnivals alongside promoting good sportsmanship across Brodie House members
- Represented the House with professionalism in assembly, presentation night, school event appearances and open day guide with fellow school leaders
- Managed over 120 pupils under Brodie House- encouraging house spirit in extracurricular events across the school
- Took part in surveys to obtain information to encourage cohesiveness across the college following COVID-19.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Pre-MD, Pre-Juris Doctor)
University Of Melbourne (The)
Parkville, VICYear 6- Year 12 VCE -
Aitken College
Prep-Year 5 -
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
Skills
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Uncompromising Work Ethic
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Persuasive Negotiator
- Research and Due Diligence
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Leadership
- Service Sales
- Calm Under Pressure
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Schedule Management
Languages
- English, Native/ Bilingual
- Hindu-Fijian dialect, Full Professional
- Indonesian, Professional
Awards
- Best Entry Mask' within the '2020 COVID-19 Mask Design Competition' winning a 3D printer.
- 2022 History Award, Aitken College' for highest academic result in VCE Units 2 & 3 History.
- 2022 Service Award, Aitken College' for commendable service within the school communities.
- Brodie House Captain (2020 and 2023)
- Peer Support Leader (2017 and 2022)
- EngGirls Leader (2021)
- High Acheivers Award (HAA) in VCE English (2023)
Certification
- VCE Victorian Certificate of Education
Contacts
Sangeeta Shandil
Phone 0430315165
Dr Adele Hudson
ahudson@aitkencollege.edu.au
Michelle Hamill (GiST Government Advisor Contact Manager)
mailto:michelle.hamill@esa.edu.au
Timeline
Brodie House Captain
Aitken College
01.2023 - 01.2024
STEM Ambassador and Family Science Night Manager
Aitken College
10.2022 - 10.2023
STEM Ambassador
Aitken College
04.2022 - 04.2023
EngGirls Eco-design Market
Aitken College
02.2022 - 10.2023
Peer Support Leader
Aitken College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Student Government Advisor
The GiST (Girls in STEM Toolkit)
09.2021 - Current
EngGirls Leader
Aitken College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Brodie House Captain
Aitken College
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor's Degree (Pre-MD, Pre-Juris Doctor)
University Of Melbourne (The)
Year 6- Year 12 VCE -
Aitken College
Prep-Year 5 -
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
- VCE Victorian Certificate of Education
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