Aareena joined BRYC as a part-time ACT learning associate in summer 2020 and transitioned to the full-time role of associate director of upperclassmen learning in summer 2021. In July 2022, she was promoted to director of upperclassmen learning (now director of learning). In this role, Aareena drives BRYC’s suite of ACT preparation and TOPS readiness initiatives for 10th–12th-graders.

Aareena received her master’s in solid state physics from the University of Mumbai, India, and holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and education. Prior to coming to the United States, Aareena taught in an international school in China. Aareena’s experience includes teaching the Cambridge International Examination (CIE) in addition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Prior to joining BRYC, Aareena taught at the Baton Rouge International School. Her passions include traveling, meeting new people, and trying new cuisines. Aareena is the proud mother of Baizhan and Zora.