Mia Sagarnaga
Austin,TX
Summary
Driven first-year architecture student with a strong academic background and a passion for design, creativity, and community impact. Recognized for leadership capabilities, resilience, and initiative through six years of student council involvement as secretary, student body artist, and head of the PR committee. Excited to represent the first-year cohort and contribute to the UTSOA community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
Ditek Design Studios LLC
Dallas, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted designers in creating visual concepts and layouts for various projects.
- Prepared design materials and presentations for client meetings and reviews.
- Gained early exposure to professional design workflows.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Private Tutor
Self Employed
Plano, TX
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Supported middle school students in math and English.
- I aided ESL students who struggled with English by translating assignments.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Ensured that all lesson plans were aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Provided individualized instruction to students based on their academic needs.
Education
Bacherlor in Architecture - Architecture
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2030
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High School
Plano, TX05-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Trilingual
- Project leadership
- Presentation skills
- Social media management
- Video editing
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
Accomplishments
- National Hispanic Recognition Scholar (2024)
- Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate (2025)
- VASE district art competition winner
- Elected Vice President of NHS
- DSGN Scholarship Towards Equitable Architecture Recipient (2025)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- Drawing and painting
- Creative writing
- Animal shelter volunteer
- Learning languages
Concept Design
- Assisted in designing initial concepts for food and beverage modules for Hershey's Chocolate World and the Detroit Zoo.
- Both designs, respectively, were incorporated into the final product of the project.
Timeline
Design Assistant
Ditek Design Studios LLC
02.2024 - Current
Private Tutor
Self Employed
01.2023 - 07.2025
Bacherlor in Architecture - Architecture
University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High School
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