Shruti Arulvelan
Reading,,Berkshire
Summary
Motivated and disciplined Year 13 student with strong analytical ability, clear communication skills and growing commercial awareness, aiming to develop professionally within finance and investment banking. Work-experience programmes with NatWest, UBS, Oracle, Young Professionals, KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, Addleshaw Goddard and Lloyd's Banking Group have strengthened capability in business analysis, agile delivery, teamwork, presentation, structured problem-solving and professional communication. Ranked in the Maths and English Olympiads (IMO/IEO), demonstrating advanced reasoning and accuracy. Additional experience includes tutoring Maths and English for Years 3–10, supporting younger students who struggle with core concepts, and working as a café assistant and barista, developing reliability, customer service, money handling and operational discipline. Actively contributes to school life by helping organise talks and events. Regularly volunteers in the local community through temple service, including food preparation and service. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Overview
5
5
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Tutor
XL Education
Reading
2025.11 - Current
Tutor – Years 3 to 10 (Maths & English):
Delivered targeted one‑to‑one lessons for students aged 7–15, driving clear gains in analytical reasoning, exam performance and subject confidence. Adapted teaching to varied learning levels and maintained professional, outcome‑focused communication with parents and students.
Cafe barista
Rustic Cafe
Reading
2024.03 - 2025.09
Café Assistant / Barista – Coffee Shop: Handled till operations and processed payments accurately, reinforcing trust in cash and card management. Delivered high‑quality beverages and maintained fast‑paced service standards, demonstrating precision, time management and reliability under pressure. Supported smooth daily operations through organised stock routines and consistent hygiene discipline, contributing to efficient workflow and strong customer experience.
Education
A-Levels - Economics
Maiden Erlegh School
Earley, Wokingham 2025.09 - 2027.06
GCSEs -
The Emmbrook School
Wokingham 2024.04 - 2025.06
Skills
Work Experience – Skills & Responsibilities (Professional, Skills‑Focused, Banking Tone)
NatWest – 4 days (in person): Strengthened core business‑analysis capability through requirement interpretation, simple process mapping and structured input into discussions on credit‑card features, customer behaviour and risk Gained broader commercial awareness through talks from analysts, graduates and product managers, building insight into how financial‑product teams operate and deliver change Built disciplined professional communication by presenting ideas, summarising progress and engaging confidently with employees across multiple functions Developed operational awareness through exposure to agile delivery, daily stand‑ups and iterative planning
UBS – 1 day (in person): Enhanced analytical judgement by evaluating an economic topic and delivering a concise group presentation Built professional presence through structured networking, informed questioning and engagement with employees across multiple divisions Gained clear insight into the structure of a global investment bank and the expectations placed on early‑career talent
Oracle UK – 3 days (online): Strengthened commercial thinking through a Dragons’ Den‑style pitch involving market analysis and competitive positioning Built project‑coordination discipline via organised planning and deadline management in a remote team
Young Professionals / KPMG / BDO / Grant Thornton – 2 days (online): Expanded professional‑services awareness through audit, branding and early‑career workshops Strengthened business judgement by analysing advisory case studies across finance, risk and regulation
Addleshaw Goddard & Lloyds Banking Group – 1 day each (online): Gained insight into legal‑services operations, retail‑banking processes and customer journeys Strengthened attention to detail and decision‑making through exposure to documentation standards, workflow structure and tasks requiring prioritisation, accuracy and clear reasoning
Affiliations
- Dance - I have developed strong discipline, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to learn complex routines.
- Swimming - As a qualified advanced swimmer I continue to swim 1-2 times a week demonstrating passion, discipline and long-term commitment to the sport, which also helps me keep physically and mentally fit.
- Chess - Previously achieved an award in chess and continued to play both online and in-person thus developing my analytical, cognitive and problem solving skills.
- Travel - Continues to foster skills in independence, budgeting, planning and an appreciation of experiencing new cultures and countries.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate
Telugu
Intermediate
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tutor
XL Education
2025.11 - Current
A-Levels - Economics
Maiden Erlegh School
2025.09 - 2027.06
GCSEs -
The Emmbrook School
2024.04 - 2025.06
Cafe barista
Rustic Cafe
2024.03 - 2025.09