Shandini Chandra

shandi@gmail.com

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140 Social Science Place, Paramus, NJ 07646

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

B.A. in Sociology, Minor in Cultural Studies Expected: May 2012

GPA: 3.567; Dean's List

Study Abroad: International University of Japan, Tokyo (Summer 2010)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Department of Modern Languages, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Jan. 2011-Present

Peer Tutor

· Converse with Japan bound study abroad students to provide language practice

· Develop teaching aids

Cave Dwellers’ Children's Center, Haverhill, MA Dec. 2009-Present

Teacher’s Assistant

· Assist head teacher in classroom of ten children; aged two – five years

· Plan daily activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills

· Provide children individualized attention

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Market Basket, Lowell, MA Jan.-Nov. 2009

Cashier (part-time during school)

· Assisted customers with their purchases

· Provided friendly environment

· Balanced cash drawer at end of shift

ACTIVITIES

Japan Earthquake Relief, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Feb. 2011-Present

Board Member

· Organize charity events collaboratively with other campus organizations

for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims

· Raised $5,900 through various events in two months

INTERESTS

Japanese Student Association 2010-Present

SKILLS

· Languages: Proficient in English and Hindi, Conversational Japanese

· Computer: MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lexis-Nexis