Marika Korobkin
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Entering Electrical Engineering student with hands-on experience with PCB design, where I developed a customized ergonomic keyboard. Proficient in Python programming and KiCad, I actively participated in FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge program as a member of BEAM (Buffalo-area Engineering Awareness for Minorities) in 2025-26, reaching the Excelsior regional championship and develped innovative problem-solving skills. Passionate about renewable energy systems and smart-grid technology, I completed in online Summer Workshop hosted by Science Mentorship Institute (sci-MI) in 2025.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Locust Street Art
Buffalo, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Organized supplies and archived student works for ease of access.
- Assisted students with art project direction while ensuring efficient use of materials.
Organic Farm Intern
Massachusetts Avenue Project
Buffalo, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver fresh products to market or
storage facilities. - Prepared meals for customers in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Harvested fruits, vegetables, and herbs to packaged them ready for sale
Summer Camp Assistant
Tifft Nature Preserve
Buffalo, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted incoming guests and answered questions about trail navigation, history,
and preservation. - Engaged children in arts and crafts, hiking, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2030
No Degree - Early-Admission Program
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05-2026
Skills
- 120 WPM Typing (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud)
- Programming (P5Js, Java, Python, C)
- CAD Software (KiCAD, FreeCAD, Onshape, Figma)
- Circuit Design and PCB Layout
- Microcontroller Programming (Arduino)
- Basic Knowledge of Wind Turbine
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Spanish CEFR A2, Japanese JLPT N2
Accomplishments
- Organizer's Choice Award for Game Programming at Daydream Hackathon in Toronto (2025)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Locust Street Art
04.2024 - Current
Organic Farm Intern
Massachusetts Avenue Project
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Camp Assistant
Tifft Nature Preserve
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
No Degree - Early-Admission Program
SUNY Buffalo State