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Avani Sharma is a student of GEMS American Academy and is currently residing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to moving to the UAE, she lived in Canada for 8 years. She is intrigued by the exploration of the field of sciences. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field especially as applied to the neurological domain of medical knowledge. Having developed her interest in the field of math and sciences, she has applied the same method of approach to chemistry studies. She plans to further this knowledge in High Level International Baccalaureate studies of the biological and chemical sciences. | Avani Sharma is a student of GEMS American Academy and is currently residing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to moving to the UAE, she lived in Canada for 8 years. She is intrigued by the exploration of the field of sciences. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field especially as applied to the neurological domain of medical knowledge. Having developed her interest in the field of math and sciences, she has applied the same method of approach to chemistry studies. She plans to further this knowledge in High Level International Baccalaureate studies of the biological and chemical sciences. | ||
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Avani Sharma
Email: avani.smnotra@gmail.com
Biography
Avani Sharma is a student of GEMS American Academy and is currently residing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to moving to the UAE, she lived in Canada for 8 years. She is intrigued by the exploration of the field of sciences. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field especially as applied to the neurological domain of medical knowledge. Having developed her interest in the field of math and sciences, she has applied the same method of approach to chemistry studies. She plans to further this knowledge in High Level International Baccalaureate studies of the biological and chemical sciences.
Core Competencies
Avani's work ethics are commitment, hard work, and passion for knowledge. She has great interest in leadership and contributing to her community by developing her organization and management skills. She is always prepared to go the extra mile for precision and accuracy in her work and is determine to grow and succeed in the career of her choice. She is a Global Citizen, having traveled extensively across India, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. She wants to make a difference in the world by making a positive contribution to the betterment of society and lesser privileged communities.
Education
GEMS American Academy | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2014 – present
Webber Academy | Calgary, Canada | 2013 – 2014
Glamorgan School | Calgary, Canada | 2011 – 2013
École Richard Secord | Edmonton, Canada | 2007 – 2011
Leadership/Activities
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | August 2017
Interacted with patients, asked physicians about the profession, and developed a sense of compassion, as well as service. Avani was exposed to different departments and their functions: Pain/Neuro Clinic, HVI Clinic, Respiratory Clinic, Acute Case, Occupation Health, Laboratory and Infection Control, Acute Care, and Pharmacy.
We Charity, Free the Children | 2011- present
Leading several campaigns as the Youth Leader to combat issues such as the lack of education, health, water, opportunity, and food. Participated in the first WE Conference in Canada, and was selected as a delegate to the WE Day Concert for two years.
TEDxYouth@GAA | present
Organizing the Second TEDx Youth Event under the theme, “Start with a Yes” for GEMS American Academy, scheduled to occur in April, 2017. Avani is leading a team of over 35 members for the event in the capacity of Organizer/ Curator and licensee by TED.
Model United Nations | 2015- present
Participant as a delegate to the conference for the last three years, representing the school.
TEDxYouth@GAA | June 2017
Organized the First TEDx Youth Event under the theme, “Creative Frontiers” for GEMS American Academy. Avani led a team of 30 volunteers for the event in the capacity of Organizer/ Curator and licensee by TED.
World Scholar’s Cup | 2014- 2017
Head of junior varsity and varsity team since 2014. Recipient of Honor Medal- School Top Scholars in Regionals for the past three years. Shortlisted as top five scholars selected to participate in Global Round.
Beacon of Hope | June 2017
Assembled portable solar lights to provide children in impoverished and worn-torn communities to encourage education, positivity, and hope.
Operation Smile | April 2017
Participated and contributed to the charity drive for donations towards helping children born cleft lips receive a new smile.
Key Club | 2017
Participated in several charity drives and awareness campaigns for the betterment of the school and general community.
Genes in Space | 2017
Participated in the first GIS Competition in UAE. Proposed a Polymerase Chain Reaction Experiment to conduct in space that tackles the challenge of the human organ systems in space.
India in A Day | 2017
Co-directed a crowd-sourced film directed by Richie Mehta and produced by Ridley Scott, Anurag Kashyap, and so on.
Google Code-in | December 2016
Participated and worked with multiple open source software organization with tasks ranging from coding, documentation, outreach/ research, and user interface design.
Skills and Interests
Technical: Coding, User Interface of Design, Adobe, Microsoft Office
Languages: Fluent- English, Hindi
Conversational- French, Arabic, Punjabi
Arts: Violin (2012- present), Flute (2011- present), Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting