Elijah Benitez
Whittier,CA
Summary
An eager engineering internship seeker with exceptional communication abilities that allow for a quick adaptation to many new fields and environments, alongside experiences in group project leadership and peer tutoring coupled with technical, career-related experience in multiple programming languages.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Hao Cup
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours for improved customer service.
- Accurately balanced the cash register at the end of shifts, demonstrating responsibility and trustworthiness.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Math Tutor
La Serna High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Created and shared math materials such as YouTube videos and worksheets to boost student comprehension.
- Inspired a love for mathematics by sharing personal passion and enthusiasm, fostering a positive attitude towards learning in students.
- Improved students' understanding of mathematical concepts by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-life applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
05.2001 -
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- Certified IEEE Member
High School Diploma -
05.2001 -
- Completed AP course in Computer Science where I learned foundational computer programming principles.
- Ranked in Top 25 of the Class of 2023.
- 6x Honor Roll recipient.
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate.
Skills
Data Analysis, Visualization, and Presentations
Projects
Chocolate Bar Ratings Research Project: I led a group project where we used Python and Pandas to analyze how chocolate bar ratings are conceived. I learned how to form and answer hypotheses, delegate roles, and problem solve in a group setting.
Stock Market Simulator: A passion project from 2023 where I used Python and Matplotlib to create a procedurally generated economy that the user interacts with. I learned how to create and implement algorithms, create and visualize data using computer-generated graphs, and handle the implementation of many programming features I was unfamiliar with at the time.
Music Website: My final project for my AP Computer Science class where I used HTML, CSS, and Javascript to create a fanpage for a music group I listened to. I learned how to create clean code, troubleshoot code, and connect blocks of code between multiple modules that contain different coding languages.
Timeline
Math Tutor - La Serna High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Food Service Worker - Hao Cup
06.2022 - 01.2023
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
05.2001 -
La Serna High School - High School Diploma,
05.2001 -
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