Branden A. Ceballos

Motivated engineering student committed to using my experience with AP STEM classes, engineering and coding classes, and team collaboration to help create inventions that will benefit the world. Seeking to learn more about robotics and engineering while making close connections to like-minded companions.

• Houston Latino Film Festival, Moved and set up equipment, Passed out rating cards for film spectators, Greeted festival badge holders, Helped clean up theaters in-between films
• Travis HS- Tidy Tigers, Cleaned up litter around the Travis campus
• Travis HS- Practice Room Painting, Re-painted the walls of the music practice rooms at Travis High School
• Travis HS Band Prop Construction, Helped make the props for the 2024 Travis HS Band marching show.

• Wind Ensemble, 9, 10, 11, 12, Played the trumpet in the highest ranked band in Travis HS
• Marching Band, 9, 10, 11, 12 Played Trumpet in the Travis HS marching band
• Full Orchestra, 9, 10, 11, 12 Played trumpet in the Travis HS Full Orchestra (Band & Orchestra combination)
• Music Honors Society, 10, 11, 12, Tutor students on musical instruments and promote school spirit for music organizations
• Math Honors Society (Mu Alpha Theta), 11, 12, Tutor students on math related subjects, assist math teachers grade papers, promote involvement in math competitions and activities
• Engineering Club, 11, 12, Explore different engineering pathways
• Babysitting, 09, 10, 11, 12, Looking after my sister when my parents aren't home
• Church, 09, 10, 11, 12, Enhance our faith and membership in church

• Spending time with family
• Discovering new music
• Building Legos
• Travel
• Playing games
• Watching different films
• Trying and making new foods

• Babysitting, 05/2022, 08/2024, Take care of 9-12 year-old to ensure homework is complete, she doesn't eat too much junk food, and provide a safe environment
• Houston Latino Film Festival, Administrative and marketing assistance

• Academic Excellence Award, 09, 10, 11, 12 High level of academic achievement
• Masters Performance Level, 09, 10, 11, High performance on STAAR tests involving English, Biology, Algebra, and US History
• Music Honor Society-Outstanding Service Award, 10, 11, Provided many hours of tutoring and involvement in the Music Honor Society organization
• Band UIL Rating: 1, 09, 10, 11, Wind Ensemble received highest rating at concert UIL competition, playing the trumpet
• Full Orchestra UIL Rating: 1, 09, 10, 11, Full Orchestra received highest rating at UIL competition
• UIL Region Solo Rating: 1, 09, 11, Received the top rating at the UIL Region Solo competition, playing the trumpet

• Autodesk Fusion 360 Certification, 11, Became an official member of Math Honor Society by providing many hours of math tutoring and service for Math Honor Society
• Math Honor Society Certificate, 11, Became an official member of Math Honor Society by providing many hours of math tutoring and service for Math Honor Society