Thomas Merkel
Chicago,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth Hockey Coach
Niles Iceland
Niles, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Taught fundamental hockey skills to kids 4-13 years old
- Coached and ran team and skills practices
- Came up with drills and exercises for the kids to practice
Camp Counselor
Decoma Day Camp
Northbrook, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Seasonal Summer Job
- Counselor to boys groups aged 4-6
- Oversaw and organized camper activities
- Engaged in games and activities along with campers
- Maintained communication with parents and supervisors
- Identified flaws in day to day routine and fixed them to make a more productive and positive day
Teachers Assistant
Lane Tech College Prep
Chicago
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Senior year Teaching Assistant for my high schools Innovation and Creation Lab
- Utilized my interests in engineering and technology to thrive in the engineering lab that our class took place in
- Mastered and became proficient in softwares used in the class such as Adobe Illustrator, Onshape, and X-Carve
- Communicated with and aided students with projects and work in the class
- Taught methods and techniques to students individually to help them improve in their work
- Communicated with teacher in regards to student performance, classroom practices, and lessons
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2025 - 08.2025
Lane Tech College Prep
Chicago, ILSkills
- Communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Dependability
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Loyola University of Chicago
08.2025 - 08.2025
Youth Hockey Coach
Niles Iceland
03.2025 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Lane Tech College Prep
08.2024 - 05.2025
Camp Counselor
Decoma Day Camp
06.2022 - Current
Lane Tech College Prep