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Ketaki Karve

Edinburgh

Summary

Currently enrolled at The University of Edinburgh for an MA Hons in Sociology and Psychology, I serve as a Student Ambassador at Nature Positive Universities and a SocPALS Leader. My core competencies include presentation skills, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to community service. In these roles, I facilitate academic discussions, promote collaborative learning, and support the wellbeing of my peers.

Our team's approach in the SocPALS program has been to create an environment where first-year students can thrive through shared learning experiences and mutual support. We have harnessed our skills in organization and communication to foster a sense of community and academic excellence. This work reflects my dedication to empowering others and contributing to the culture of educational enrichment and social responsibility at the university.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Student Ambassador

Nature Positive Universities
Edinburgh
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • As a Student ambassador at Nature Positive universities, I take action for nature on the university campus towards Nature Positive and share experiences and resources with other students across the world.

Sociology PALS Leader

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • As a Peer assisted learning scheme (PALS) leader, I plan and run regular, structured sessions on academic content for first years
  • Session content includes academic discussions on course content, skills sharing and wellbeing support
  • Along with my team, I run activities, facilitate discussion and ask the right questions
  • The PALS provides a space for collaborative learning throughout the academic year

Young Volunteer

Oxfam
Edinburgh
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: We focus on the alleviation of global poverty through campaigns and charity shops etc
  • At Oxfam Edinburgh charity shop, I work as a young volunteer in order to help sort donations, serving customers, cleaning and tidying, cash handling, retail, EPOs, prizing and creating a beautiful showcase for the shop
  • We focus on the alleviation of global poverty through campaigns and charity shops etc.

Summer Intern - Social Media Manager

Action in Rural Technology and Services (ARTS)
Srikakulam
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed social media presence, developed content to enhance ARTS's (Action in rural technology and services) digital footprint, including creating campaigns and videos
  • Conducted field visits to document success stories from tribal communities, focusing on land rights and agricultural support and contributed to educational initiatives to improve school development and resources

Change Agent

Students as Change Agents 2024
Edinburgh
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Student-led programme at the University of Edinburgh aiming to provide a meaningful experiential learning based on real-world problems with a social/environmental/ economic impact
  • Developing confidence in using data ethically to solve problems and supporting employability etc
  • Area of challenge: AI and digital accessibility


School Prefect

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Ratnagiri, India
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managing attendance of students
  • Planning events and hosting
  • Maintaining discipline on campus
  • Creating an inclusive environment
  • Promoting diversity
  • Emphasizing creativity and teamwork

Education

MA (Hons) - Sociology and Psychology

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Edinburgh
09.2023 -

Secondary and Higher Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English

JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
Ratnagiri, India
06.2016 - 03.2023

Skills

  • Time-management
  • Communication
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Retail
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Social care
  • Event hosting
  • Critical thinking
  • Research skills
  • Data analysis with R
  • Rstudio
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS Powerpoint
  • Resilience
  • Enabling change
  • Negotiation

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Native
Hindi
Native

Accomplishments

  • KARTA CATALYST SCHOLARSHIP AND UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SCHOLARSHIP, Awarded for academic excellence, empowering rural students in secondary and higher education.
  • THE EDINBURGH AWARD, THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, Awarded on successful completion of the programme 'Students as Change Agents 2024'.
  • JNV FULL-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP, Awarded a scholarship for dedication to outstanding academic excellence.
  • EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS, JNV RATNAGIRI, Awarded to the students who show extra knowledge and skills throughout the academic year.

Certification

  • Communicating with Confidence - LinkedIn course

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/78d33f49aa53ee16dc6effcab84253d7aad9e1819cfa122eb5e37333ba18c176

  • Key psychological principles for ethical persuasion - LinkedIn course

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/7ad0773f4589ff53c702d4c074c6e0c3e07f2f1c10c4bc22a66c8ea97fd17468

Timeline

Student Ambassador

Nature Positive Universities
11.2024 - 11.2024

Sociology PALS Leader

The University of Edinburgh
07.2024 - 11.2024

Summer Intern - Social Media Manager

Action in Rural Technology and Services (ARTS)
06.2024 - 07.2024

Young Volunteer

Oxfam
04.2024 - 10.2024

Change Agent

Students as Change Agents 2024
01.2024 - 05.2024

MA (Hons) - Sociology and Psychology

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
09.2023 -

School Prefect

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
01.2021 - 01.2022

Secondary and Higher Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English

JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA
06.2016 - 03.2023
Ketaki Karve