Resume
Education
University of California San Diego
B.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Psychology, GPA: 4.0
B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, GPA: 4.0
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
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Expected graduation date - June 2025
Relevant Course Work
Developmental Psychology Foundations
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
​Psychological Disorders of Childhood
Memory and Amnesia
Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Language Development
Language Comprehension
Linguistic Development
Neurobiology of Cognition
Brain Disorders and Cognition
Metabolic Disorders of the Brain
Introduction to Statistics
Research Methods in Psychology
Introduction to Programming (Python)
Calculus I, II & III
Global Health & Cultral Diversity
​Systems and Sensory Neuroscience
Awards and Honors
Provost Honors
University of California San Diego
ISC - All India Rank merit holder
2023, 2024
2022
2nd Rank (out of ~100,000 students)
Wally Abraham Shield for ‘Espirit De Corps’ Award
2020
Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai
Research Experience
Social and Cognitive Development Lab, University of California, San Diego
(PI: Dr. Gail D. Heyman)
2023 - present
Research Assistant
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Collaborating on an inter-institutional project on pragmatics and social inferences under Dr. Heyman and Dr. Hannah Rohde (University of Edinburgh)
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Leader of the review team, responsible for detailed reading, synthesis, and analysis of articles on topics like infant reputation management, child development, artificial intelligence, and social norm acquisition in children
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Recruited and collected data from children (ages 5-12) at local public parks for studies on social disclosure, self-judgment, incentives, and reputation management
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Conducted targeted literature reviews for the lab’s master database, focusing on relevant articles from sources like Child Development, Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, and Developmental Psychology
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Involved in proof-reading mentors’ manuscripts and searching for relevant high-impact journals for submission
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Contributed to the development of sentiment analysis codes in Python (NLTK) for a project that is examining student and instructor perception regarding the use of artificial intelligence tools in education
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Summarize relevant articles across social science fields for insights on Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) and developmental research methods for upcoming projects
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Organize laboratory events and managed administrative tasks, including mentoring new research assistants.
Language and Cognitive Development Lab, University of California, Berkeley
(PI: Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan; Mentor: Nina Schoener)
2024 - present
Summer Intern
Continuing Volunteer Intern
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Involved in creating stimuli, recruiting participants, conducting literature reviews, and collecting data
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Tested children at schools and museums to investigate what they learn from overheard speech in comparison to child-directed speech.
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Implemented accuracy and behavioral coding of data from the overhearing project using DataVyu
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Coded and analyzed data collected from studies on children's acquisition of Hindi kinship terms
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Presented projects during lab meetings and at lab reading group events
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Ongoing asynchronous collaboration involving qualitative coding and open-ended data analysis for the partial knowledge demonstrated by children in the acquisition of Hindi kinship terms
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Assisting with the ideation and study design for the next phase of the lab’s cross-cultural work in Gujarat, India
Academic Internship Program, University of California, San Diego
Mentors: Dr. Gail D. Heyman (UC San Diego), Nina Schoener (UC Berkeley)
2024
Summer Intern
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Wrote a research paper titled ‘Little Listeners, Big Learners: Exploring How Children Engage With Overheard Speech’ capturing the literature, methods, procedure, and preliminary results from the pilot phase of the overheard conversations study I worked on during my summer internship.
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Conducted an informational interview with Nina Schoener and wrote a report on my takeaways about the responsibilities of a PhD student, developments in the field, and resources for prospective students
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Submitted weekly reflections to demonstrate the core competencies learned during the program like research ability, oral presentation skills, written communication, technological fluency, and collaboration
Faculty Mentorship Program, University of California, San Diego
Mentors: Dr. Gail D. Heyman
2024
Mentee
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Authored an in-depth research paper ‘Bridging Disciplines: Understanding Social Norms through a Conceptual Synthesis’ under the guidance of Dr. Heyman and Dr. Waltzer
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The paper offers a holistic synthesis of the formation, fluidity, and force of social norms across disciplines like healthcare, economic systems, political systems, and academic institutions, while simultaneously offering implications for future research
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Presented the paper and the poster at the UC San Diego Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Accepted as a poster presentation for the ‘Origins of Social Mind’ mini-SPSP preconference in 2025
Presentations
OURS Symposium, University of California, San Diego
2024
Gupta, J., Waltzer, T., & Heyman, G. D. (2024). Bridging Disciplines: Understanding Social Norms through a Conceptual Synthesis.
Teaching Experience
Peer Educator, University of California, San Diego
Academic Integrity Office
2024 - present
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Lead multiple sections of the Academic Integrity Seminar and conduct workshops on Collaborating with Integrity
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Provide support for students who have experienced academic integrity violations to help them navigate their challenges and enhance their academic practices
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Facilitate reading and writing workshops focused on the principles of academic integrity and core values in education
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Guide students in brainstorming and practicing strategies to prevent integrity violations and achieve academic success
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Grade student assignments to provide constructive feedback
Instructional Assistant, University of California, San Diego
COGS 17: Laboratory Topics in Psychology
2024 - present
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Facilitate weekly discussion sections to review class material with smaller, focused groups
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Hold weekly office hours to answer students’ questions and review their performance
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Attend regular teaching team meetings to ensure ongoing communication regarding student progress
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Assist with course preparation, proctoring of examinations, grading of homework, quizzes, exams, and extra credit assignments
Instructional Assistant, University of California, San Diego
PSYC 193L: Laboratory Topics in Psychology
2024
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Attended weekly teaching team meetings, developed lecture materials, and created weekly quiz questions
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Evaluated and graded assignments, monitored student progress, and facilitated discussions
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Held weekly office hours to provide personalized feedback on assignments, review missed concepts, and talk about professional development opportunities
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Maintained channels of communication and discussion boards with students on Canvas, Discord, and email to address their questions and provide a space for intellectual conversation amongst peers
Peer Mentor, University of California, San Diego
Social and Cognitive Development Lab
2024
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Organized and conducted one-on-one mentoring sessions to support a foreign transfer student
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Provided targeted support in formal writing, including lab report writing and APA-style formatting
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Guided and reviewed students’ weekly progress and end-of-quarter presentations
Certifications
Co-Curricular Record in Psychology, University of California, San Diego
2023
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The Co-Curricular Record Certification in Career Development for Psychology at UC San Diego enables students to explore various career-related topics through participation in diverse activities
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Participated in workshops, information sessions, educational initiatives and events focused on student development, like the All-Majors Career Fair, Diversifying Psychology Events, Career Development in Psychology Information Sessions, Research Opportunities for Psychology Events, and Careers in Mind workshops.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program (CITI Program) Certificated Courses
2023
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Basic Human Subjects - Social & Behavioral Focus
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Research Involving Children (ID:9)
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Group 2 Social and Behavioral Research Investigators
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Conflicts of Interest
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Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
Community Involvement
Volunteer Member
Triton Brain Injury Network (TBIN)
Sep 2023 - Present
Actively participated in outreach initiatives aimed at providing recreational and emotional support for brain injury survivors. This includes attending regular one-on-one meetings and monthly group gatherings. During these sessions, I helped facilitate social interactions, encourage rehabilitation, and foster a sense of community among the survivors.
Member
Psychology Club, Psi Chi International Society, UCSD
Engaged in various activities such as organizing and attending guest lectures, professional development workshops, community service projects, and psychology-related field trips.
Oct 2022 - Present
Volunteer Member
Sukoon Health, India
Apr 2021 – May 2021
Engaged in discussions on various psychology topics, assisted with art therapy sessions, and contributed insights during case study analyses related to the biological and social factors influencing stress and trauma.
Volunteer Assistant
Autism Support Group, Mumbai
Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
Contributed to the development and delivery of art-based therapy for children with autism to improve emotional regulation and reduce social discomfort, promoting a more inclusive environment.
Summer Intern
Dept. of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis, India
Gained practical experience in both the theoretical concepts and hands-on applications of clinical psychology.
Jun 2020 – Aug 2020
Student Volunteer
Drug Free World, India
Developed educational materials such as cautionary posters, interactive online games, and promotional videos to raise awareness about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse.
May 2020 – Sep 2020
Student Volunteer
Apr 2017 – Mar 2020
Savera Special School, Mumbai
Volunteered twice a week to teach English, Math, Dance, and Art to children with mental disabilities, fostering their cognitive and creative growth in a supportive learning environment.
Skills
Leadership
Leader, Review Team, Social Cognitive Development Lab, University of California, San Diego 2023 - present
Design Editor, School Publications - The Cathedral and John Connon School 2021
Board Member & Director, Psych-Socio Seminar - The Cathedral and John Connon 2021
Charge’ d’ affairs - School MUN - The Cathedral and John Connon School 2021
School Prefect and House Monitor - The Cathedral and John Connon School 2021
President, Interact Club - The Cathedral and John Connon School 2021
Computer Proficiency
Programming languages
Python (beginner), R (beginner)
Computer software/ frameworks
Eyetracking (SMI), DataVyu, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Visual & Performing Arts
Illustration
Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Oil Pastels, Soft Pastels, Watercolor, Poster, Acrylic
Print making
Screen Printing, Etching, Woodcut, Stencil, Linocut, Digital
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Bharatanatyam
Student of classical dance at Sri Rajarajeswari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir under Guru Kalyanasundaram (recipient of international awards for outstanding contribution). Completed Arengatram (stage debut in 2018) after 9 yrs of training. Received Exemplary Performance Award on 73rd Anniversary of Guru Aradhana. Performed at 10+ events
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Languages
English - Fluent
Hindi - Fluent
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