- Building technological projects via Arduino and Adafruit
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Beginning education and adapting to coding and programming
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like writing, electronics, and projects, to expand skills and techniques
Olivyia Cockfield
Livonia
Summary
Academic Peer Tutor at Schoolcraft College Bradner Library, adept at enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Successfully organized collaborative study sessions, fostering teamwork and boosting self-confidence among peers. Constructed a positive working environment and ensured a strong academic outcome among students.
Cofounder of the SkyCats Club at Schoolcraft College, managing flight path tracking using problem analysis and critical thinking skills. Engaged in teamwork and communication while maintaining and working towards the project goal. Effectively conducting experimental factors of the project and using technology skills to display accurate predictions and tracking methods.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cofounder of SkyCats Club
*Working among peers to conduct the High Altitude Balloon Project, or HAB.
*Applying problem-solving and physics skills to manage flight path tracking.
*Configuring and modeling the payload system, including lift, ascent/descent rates, and burst altitude.
*Executing healthy teamwork and communication among peers.
*Managing the launching and landing locations for the HAB Project.
*Received invitation via physics professor, who is also department chair of physics for Schoolcraft College.
Academic Peer Tutor
Bradner Library Schoolcraft College
08.2025 - Current
*Critiqued and analyzed projects, offering constructive feedback and aiding in the development of critical thinking skills among peers.
*Promoted healthy collaboration among tutors and peers.
*Supported and organized study sessions and allowed for strong teamwork capabilities during tutoring sessions.
*Conducted online sessions to aid students remotely, aiding in the development of online skillsets and professional meeting environments.
*Enhanced students problem solving skills and offered methods to develop those skills further.
*Assisted in a variety of subjects, displayed ability to adapt to multiple areas of study and apply critical thinking skills and problem solving skills to the work involved.
*Guided students from a range of skill levels through tasks.
*Strengthened self-confidence among peers and promoted positive feedback.
*Encouraged teamwork among peers and tutors.
*Collaborated with students using various studying techniques.
Education
Associate of General Studies - Engineering
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08-2026
Skills
- Organization
- Academic writing
- Subject expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Project analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of six in the development of High Altitude Balloon Project.
- Became a preferred resource for writing, speech and presentations.
- Gained consistent referrals and high marks for quality of instruction.
- Achieved recognition by faculty due to reliability and quality of results.
Interests
Timeline
Academic Peer Tutor
Bradner Library Schoolcraft College
08.2025 - Current
Cofounder of SkyCats Club
Associate of General Studies - Engineering
Schoolcraft College