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Ethan Mwebaza

Grand Rapids,MN

Summary

As a college freshman immersed in computer science studies, I've ventured beyond academia to actively engage in real-world applications.

  • Teaching Assistantship: I honed my skills as a Teaching Assistant, introducing middle schoolers to the world of coding, nurturing their interest and understanding.
  • Passion Project: Currently, I'm dedicated to a project involving the modification of a Fire Emblem game. Utilizing Fire Emblem GBA Builder, I'm creating a mod to streamline game modification processes, demonstrating my commitment to innovation and practical application of skills.
  • GitHub Proficiency: Leveraging GitHub, I meticulously document my mod's evolution, preserving changes made and attributing sources for animations. This not only showcases my development progress but also emphasizes my commitment to organized and transparent coding practices.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Code For Life
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Monitored and Mentored: Provided daily supervision for children, ensuring a focused learning environment across 5 days a week for a month.
  • Lesson Execution: Ensured effective implementation of lessons by actively engaging with students to verify their understanding and application of taught concepts.
  • Project Presentation: Delivered a personal project presentation, fostering a collaborative learning environment and showcasing practical applications.
  • Field Trip Supervision: Assumed responsibility for the safety and well-being of students during an off-site educational excursion, demonstrating attentive care and organization skills.

Music Tutor/Teaching Assistant

Rainbow International School
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Provided personal feedback to students musical performance to enhance their creativity
  • Helped prepare 6 classes of middle-schoolers for a concert performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Heritage International School
Kampala, Uganda
06.2023

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Proficient in Ruby, C#, Python, and C
  • Problem Solving
  • Version Control: Git
  • Collaborative Coding
  • Software Development Tools: Visual Studio Code
  • Algorithmic Thinking

Projects

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Mod

In this ongoing project, I'm reshaping the Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones gaming experience by leveraging innovative tools and my programming prowess.

  • Fire Emblem GBA Builder: Utilizing the Fire Emblem GBA Builder software, I've streamlined game modification, enabling seamless alterations to game elements for enhanced gameplay.
  • Expanded Gameplay Elements: Through this mod, I've implemented diverse stages, introduced novel character types, and integrated entirely new functionalities, enriching the gaming environment.
  • GitHub Documentation: I maintain a comprehensive record of my mod's evolution on GitHub, meticulously cataloging modifications made and attributing sources for animations used. This practice ensures transparency and aids in the preservation of the project's development journey.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Code For Life
08.2023 - 09.2023

Music Tutor/Teaching Assistant

Rainbow International School
05.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Calvin College

High School Diploma -

Heritage International School
Ethan Mwebaza