Edward Callaghan
Virginia Tech Electrical Engineering Student
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Current first year Electrical Engineering student at Virginia Tech who attended a STEM high school with a core technical education in engineering. Passionate about learning from, and collaborating with, all branches of engineering. Seeking work experience with a company that values socially and environmentally-responsible engineering practices.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Swim Coach
Wayne Township Parks And Recreation
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students ages 5 to 18 years old.
- Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of students.
- Assisted with the organization and running of swim meets.
- Promoted sportsmanship among team members, instilling values of respect and integrity both in and out of the pool
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA 2023.08 - 2027.05
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, New Jersey, USA 2019.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Team Leader
Enthusiastic
Problem-Solving
Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout (October 2022):
- Project: Led a team of 23 youth and adults in the design and build of a showcase trophy cabinet for the local swim team, including overall project management and budgets.
- Community Service: Participated in over 125 hours of community service projects ranging from local beautification projects to assisting with the operation of audio-visual equipment for a local church.
- Skills: Earned merit badges and life skills in topics such as engineering, robotics, and environmental science, as well as in citizenship, lifesaving, first aid, and CPR.
- Leadership: Held leadership positions such as Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide and Bugler.
- Swim Team (2015-2023):
- Community Service: Mentored younger swimmers as part of their Big/Little program. Assisted in running the team swim clinics and instructing younger team members.
- Honors: Two high school State Championships (2022, 2023). Three County Championships (2020, 2022, 2023). First Team All County (2021). High school team's Most Valuable Player award (2022).
- Leadership: Captain of State Championship winning high school swim team. Captain of the township recreational swim team.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
2023.08 - 2027.05
Assistant Swim Coach
Wayne Township Parks And Recreation
2023.06 - 2023.08
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
2019.09 - 2023.06
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