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Tara Iyer

Tara Iyer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trinity College alumna with a BA in Theater and Political Science.

  • Education

    • Trinity College-Hartford

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Theatre/Theater and Political Science 4.08 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Co-President, ex- PR chair for International House organisation, TA in the Critical Views/Critical Values in the THDN department, TA for How Democracy Works seminar in POLS dept. Community Action Gateway Program alum, Co-head of the International Show committee 2022 Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Political Science and Honors in Theater & Dance

    • UWC Mahindra College

      2018 - 2020
      IBDP 38/45 IB points

      Activities and Societies: Peer Support Guide, College Assembly Facilitator, Co-coordinator of Kriya Shivaji, Co-coordinator of Hindi for Beginners

    • SOAS University of London

      2023 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International Relations and Decolonial Studies

      Study Abroad Semester focusing on Politics of South Asia and Decolonial Studies

    • Udayachal Schools

      2006 - 2018
      High School Diploma 91%

      Activities and Societies: Managing Director of The Ideal Jotter, Prefect in the Student Council Organised, headed, and ran a full small scale, in-house business of sustainable and handmade notebooks, gift cards, folders, and notepads, called The Ideal Jotter. Was part of the business for 5 years and led it for the last 2. The profits made were given to charity. My work revolved from micro level creation of the products, to macro level proposal writing, fundraising, coordinating with resource suppliers and selling outlets, overseeing smaller departments like marketing, accounting… Show more Organised, headed, and ran a full small scale, in-house business of sustainable and handmade notebooks, gift cards, folders, and notepads, called The Ideal Jotter. Was part of the business for 5 years and led it for the last 2. The profits made were given to charity. My work revolved from micro level creation of the products, to macro level proposal writing, fundraising, coordinating with resource suppliers and selling outlets, overseeing smaller departments like marketing, accounting, production, designing, etc, deciding the causes we wanted to support with our donations, and more. Since this business was part of the School Enterprise Challenge by the British organisation called Teach a Man to Fish, as MD, I also had to provide them with updates, keep upto date with their guidelines, send in budget reports and impact assessments, etc. Show less

  • Experience

    • Raell Padamsee's ACE Productions

      Jan 2017 - Sept 2017
      Actor

      One of the lead actors in an ensemble production called 'Rediscover the Epic' that ran for 3 seasons at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai with house full shows.

    • The Davis UWC Scholars Program

      Sept 2020 - May 2024
      Davis UWC scholar

    • Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
      Social Media Designer

      Created social media content for the coalition based on interviews and academic research on the homelessness crisis in the state of CT.

    • CT Hall of Change

      Feb 2021 - May 2021
      Marketing Staff

      Creating social media content based on academic research about reentry programs and the challenges faced by the formerly incarcerated community. Providing the organisation with a well-developed resource folder on the same. Putting together a newsletter based on interviews conducted with the Great 8 ( a group of formerly incarcerated individuals now working for change in their communities).

    • Trinity College-Hartford

      Sept 2021 - May 2024

      Interviewing prospective students for admission to the College and submit written evaluations of candidates to help further their admission portfolios. Conducting group information sessions for prospective students, their families, and other admissions visitors. Also, participating in virtual and in-person recruitment events, such as panels or special programs. Faculty nominated students who are strong writers and communicators complete the writing associates training program and subsequently work as an associate at the college’s writing centre. Associates work alongside student writers at all levels and stages of writing to help build confidence, skill, and English proficiency. Interacting with prospective students and their families through emails, calls, virtual panels, and even in person tours and information sessions. Overseeing 70+ students in a first year dorm and ensuring students’ physical, mental, and academic wellbeing, maintaining healthy and safe living spaces, and providing general support to residents and the mission of Trinity’s residential department.

      • Senior Admissions Associate

        Jun 2023 - May 2024

      • Head Writing Associate

        Sept 2021 - May 2024

      • Student Recruitment Ambassador @ Admissions

        May 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Residential Advisor

        Sept 2021 - May 2022

    • International Festival of Arts & Ideas

      May 2022 - Jul 2022
      Production Assistant

      The International Festival of Arts and Ideas is an internationally renowned festival in New Haven of the highest quality, with world-class artist, thinkers, leaders, attracting and engaging a broad and diverse audience, celebrating and building community, and advancing economic development. As an IDEAS PA, I supported the Stage Manager and production teams as an assistant stage manager/lighting crew on various shows and acts related to the IDEAS section of the Festival.

    • Hypokrit Theatre Company LLC

      Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
      Production Assistant

      Worked alongside the Resident Producer to create social media content, read new works and create script reports, help make pitch decks for new shows, do dramaturgical research, write grant and film submission applications, and work as ASM for workshops of new productions in process.

    • Primetime Theatre Company

      Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
      Wardrobe and Production Assistant

      Working as wardrobe and production assistant for Lilette Dubey's Primetime Theatre Company

    • Patchworks Ensemble

      Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
      Research Assistant

      Working as dramaturgical reseacher, production assistant, and general collaborator for Patchwork Ensemble's "The Gentlemen's Club", coming to NCPA Mumbai and then SOHO Theatre London.

    • G5A

      Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
      Operations and Programming Coordinator

      Running operations for all performance and culture events- set up, show run, wrap up, and handling client forward communication for production planning and curation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Conflict Mediation and Dialogue Facilitation

      Seeds of Peace
      Feb 2020

    • High Merit in Grade 2 Vocal Examination

      ABRSM
      Jan 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      Member of Phi Beta Kappa Connecticut Beta of Phi Beta Kappa May 2024 The Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦΒΚ) is the oldest academic honor society in the United States . Phi Beta Kappa aims to promote and advocate excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, and to induct outstanding students of arts and sciences at select American colleges and universities.
    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      The George E. Nichols III Prizes in Theater Arts Trinity College May 2024 The George E. Nichols III Prizes in Theater Arts were established by the friends and former students of George E. Nichols III. These prizes are to honor those graduating students whose college careers best exemplify high standards of artistic and intellectual achievement in theater at Trinity College.
    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      Member of ALPHA MU TAU chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha The National Political Science Honors Society Feb 2024 Undergraduates must meet the following criteria: They must have completed at least one-half the credits required by their institution for the baccalaureate degree; they must have completed at least ten semester-credits (or 15 quarter-credits if their institution is on the quarter system) of work in political science including at least one upper-division course, with an average grade of B or higher in those courses; they must have achieved an overall GPA placing them in the top one-third of… Show more Undergraduates must meet the following criteria: They must have completed at least one-half the credits required by their institution for the baccalaureate degree; they must have completed at least ten semester-credits (or 15 quarter-credits if their institution is on the quarter system) of work in political science including at least one upper-division course, with an average grade of B or higher in those courses; they must have achieved an overall GPA placing them in the top one-third of their whole class (e.g., junior or senior class). Show less
    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      Faculty Honor's Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 Trinity College Sep 2022 Faculty Honors are awarded to students with a combined term GPA of at least 3.667, on four graded courses, and with no individual grade below B-, and no incomplete grades pending.
    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      Dean's Scholar Trinity College Dec 2021 The Deans’ Scholars designation is awarded annually to approximately 25 full-time, first-year students with the highest grade point averages at the end of their first year at Trinity
    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      Davis UWC Scholar UWC Davis Foundation Mar 2020 UWC alums are recognised as student leaders who are committed to community and peace building alongside academic rigour.
    • Awarded to Tara Iyer
      Presidential Scholar Trinity College Mar 2020 Full tuition paid, merit scholarship based on academic strength and personal character.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by ADAPT (formerly The Spastic Society of India) on Mar 2018
      ADAPT (formerly The Spastic Society of India)Associated with Tara Iyer

    • Seasonal Worker

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity India on May 2016
      Habitat for Humanity IndiaAssociated with Tara Iyer