Hiya Sharma
Computer Science Honors | Software Engineering, AI, Cloud & Data Systems
Service Attributes
- Service Focus: Tutoring refugee students in core academic subjects
- Key Skills Applied: Mentorship, communication, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity
- Impact: Improved student confidence, academic performance, and engagement
- Personal Growth: Developed patience, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding
- Core Motivation: A passion for using knowledge and skills to empower others
Major Volunteering Events
- Community Tree Planting Drive (2024): Helped organize and plant over 200 trees in a local park to support sustainability efforts.
- Refugee Tutoring Initiative: Led weekly tutoring sessions for refugee high school students, focusing on math, science, and English literacy.
- STEM Workshop for Middle Schoolers: Designed and taught hands-on coding lessons to inspire younger students in technology.
- Neighborhood Clean-Up Campaign: Participated in coordinated efforts to clean public spaces and promote environmental awareness.
- Food Bank Volunteering: Regularly assisted with packaging and distributing food supplies to underserved families.