Sakshi Barad
Sakshi Barad is a Psychology student with a keen interest in social development, particularly in the education sector. She has cultivated valuable skills through internships and roles at organisations like Tata Services Limited, The Circle India, and Enabling Leadership, where she honed her abilities in strategic planning, narrative development, and program coordination. Her experience spans from working on impactful projects, such as the '100 Stories Impact Project,' to facilitating learning modules and developing curricula based on 21st-century leadership and life skills.
Sakshi also has experience in research and publication, with a piece published on Feminism in India and essays exploring the intersection of private education and quality. She has demonstrated leadership in founding a social entrepreneurship project, mentoring others, and earning accolades such as the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award. With a goal to contribute to education through innovative approaches, Sakshi is eager to bring her skills and insights to a consultancy firm or corporate environment.
Internship(Duration)
Intern at Economy and Policy Advocacy department
June 2024 – August 2024
● Collaborated on the '100 Stories Impact Project,' documenting the impact stories of migrant female students
● Conducted interviews and coordinated responses for 15 individuals, drafting impactful narratives
Krea University
Peer Tutor
October 2023 – January 2024
● Collaborated in crafting strategies for academic paper writing for tutoring sessions
● Strengthened communication and strategic planning via peer collaboration and training session
The Circle India
Internship
May 2023 – October 2023
● Managed operations and finances for in-person learning modules for Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs)
● Created SOPs for finance and operations management of the Incubation program
● Provided valuable student perspectives, critiquing and challenging EIRs during discussions in learning modules
TATA Services Limited
Intern at Economy and Policy Advocacy department
January 2023 – February 2023
● Participated as a Delegate in the US-India Tata-Hoover Symposium
● Gained exposure and engaged in discussions focused on enhancing strategic relationships between the two nations
Enabling Leadership
Program coordinator
March 2022 – November 2022
● Co-designed annual and daily lesson plans focused on SDGs, SEL, and 21st-century skills for 4th to 6th graders
● Researched and curated locally relevant, play-based activity resources for a 3-year curriculum
Teacher
December 2019 – April 2021
● Introduced 21st-century skills to 40 3rd and 4th graders, online and in-person using play-based pedagogy
● Collaborated in learning circles with the program
Projects & Work
Publication in Feminism in India
● A piece on how Intersectionality plays role in everyday lives (2022)
● Research Essay on - Does Private Education Guarantee Quality Education? (2022)
Social Entrepreneurship Project
June 2016 – February 2018
● Founded and spearheaded a project aimed at developing life skills through visual art in 150 children
● Recruited and trained 7 student leaders, and facilitated the initiation of a community project in three communities
● Social media: Instagram: petalarts; Project Overview and documentary (created at early stages of the project)
Certifications
Reinventing Schools Starters Program - The Circle India and Firki (2023)
● Used design thinking methodologies to analyze challenges within the education system
● Designed a pilot program to equip children with essential 21st century life skills, and promote innovation and critical thinking
Young Scholars Program & Urban Lab - Ashoka University (2020)
● Engaged in driving innovative solutions for urban challenges through collaborative experimentation and research
Awards
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award (India) - Cambridge Assessment International Education (January 2023)
● Achieved the highest score in India for the Research report for the March 2022 series in Global Perspectives and Research