Vaishnavi Mohan

Vaishnavi Mohan

Summer Intern - Writer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Science Communicator and Creative Producer

  • Education

    • Rishi Valley School

      2015 - 2017
      94%

      Activities and Societies: Was one of the directors of the largest play at school. On the committee that organised a quiz for over 200 students. Involved in organising various events like the New Year's Scavenger Hunt, New Year Ball. In charge of a weekly dance session which had over 50 participants every week.

    • Imperial College London

      2021 - 2022
      Master's degree Science Communication
    • Nanyang Technological University Singapore

      2019 - 2019
      Summer programme 4.50 (GPA)

      Activities and Societies: I was a part of the Summer Exchange Programme between UCL and Nanyang Technological University. I studied Social Marketing and Painting with Watercolours at NTU.

    • UCL

      2017 - 2020
      BSc History and Philosophy of Science Science and Technology Studies

      Activities and Societies: UCL Drama Society - Producer for various shows and theatre festivals President of Society 2018-2019 UCL Musical Theatre Society - Producer for Sweeney Todd (West end scale show)

  • Experience

    • Citizen Matters

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Summer Intern - Writer

      Wrote articles daily about different experiences as a young adult in Chennai. The aim of Citizen Matters is to feature many stories and articles from citizens about their experiences. I also reviewed multiple events and shows as part of my internship. This opportunity gave me a better understanding of journalism and gave me the skills to frame online articles.

    • Teach For India

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Summer Intern

      Assistant to the ‘Teach for India’ fellow who was in charge of 50, fifth-grade students and had to teach them all subjects. I was in charge of the lower-order students who were facing difficulties in spoken and written English and basic arithmetic. Gave me an insight into what the organisation is trying to do in order to improve literacy and education in low-income schools in India.

    • AID India Eureka

      Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
      Summer Research Intern

      I created multiple learning activities and teaching material for rural schools in around Chennai for students in primary classes to improve their spoken English. Attended classes to understand the calibre and also led an art workshop for 50 students in one of the rural schools associated with the organisation. Examples of content created: Video tutorials, board games, card games, art workshops.

    • Students' Union UCL

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2020
      Student Activities Assistant

      Administrative assistant to the Student Union, worked closely with presidents and treasurers on union procedures.

    • CreaPlay

      Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
      Executive-Creator

      Created content, curriculum and performances with school students ranging from Grade 3 to Grade 11 in the field of theatre and performing arts

    • Ageis Home Healthcare

      May 2021 - Jun 2021
      Volunteer

      Coordinated and organised COVID-19 resources for self-isolation centres

    • United Way of Chennai

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Volunteer

      Part of multiple campaigns to help people whose livelihoods were affected by COVID-19. Also contributed to the audiobook library of textbooks for central examinations.

    • King's College London

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Student Tutor

      Part-time role tutoring second and third-year undergraduate students studying Communicating Science. Designed and delivered a workshop on semiotics and discourse analysis.

    • Van Gogh House London

      Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
      Community Engagement Guide

      Tour guide for the new exhibition on the themes of migration. Aiding with front-of-house tasks and coordinating public programme events throughout the exhibition.

    • Science Museum Group

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Event Management Intern

      Work experience intern in the Learning Team, where I worked on different levels of the planning for multiple events, including the July and August Lates.

    • Freelance

      Dec 2022 - Mar 2023
      Freelance Producer
    • Art Fund

      Mar 2023 - now
      • Development and Events Coordinator

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Development and Events Assistant

        Mar 2023 - Mar 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis in Public Health

      Imperial College London
      May 2021