1. PROFILE
High school student with an interest in Advance Aerospace Engineering and Astrophysics.
Experience with website development and photoshop. Skilled in various programming
languages. STEAM enthusiast with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for sharing it with
others.
EXPERIENCE
MENTOR, ROBOBEAM ROBOTICS; CHICAGO, IL — 2014-PRESENT
Teaching students in Rogers Park engineering principles such as design, hardware,
electrical and programming through project based learning. Participating in FIRST FTC
students learn the necessary skills required for entering any STEM related field. Team
RoboBeam won the Judges Award their first competition.
VOLUNTEER, CODERDOJO; CHICAGO, IL — 2014-PRESENT
Beginning preparations for a grazing field, 50 acres. Daily farm maintenance and care. Use
of various farm equipment.
FARMER, GORDON FAMILY FARMS; FIFE LAKE, MI — 2014-PRESENT
Beginning preparations for a grazing field, 50 acres. Daily farm maintenance and care. Use
of various farm equipment.
STUDENT LEADER, TECH CREW; CHICAGO, IL — 2013-PRESENT
Managing the technical crew responsible for technical problems in the school. Operating
on the means of assigning task to members, teaching new members the skills needed for
repairing technology, and creating a maker space for students to use and learn when task
flow is low.
JUNIOR TECHNICIAN, TECH CREW; CHICAGO, IL — 2011-PRESENT
Part of a technical crew that is responsible for diagnosing and repairing any technical
problems in the school such as repairing paper jams, replacing toner, setting up new
servers, imaging classroom desktops, installing RAM into computers, replacing laptop
batteries, replacing hard drives, and providing assistance in accessing the schools network
to guests and students.
FOUNDER/TUTOR, ERFIDEN SUMMER WORKSHOP; CHICAGO, IL — 2012-PRESENT
A workshop held to teach children the basics of programming. Children in elementary
school are taught computer logic through a program called scratch. High school students
6701 N. Ashland, Chicago, Il 60626 773-988-3071 www.eg-tech.tk
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2. are taught programming and computer logic through an introductory environment known
as Greenfoot.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, PROJECT ARC; CHICAGO, IL — 2012-2013
A nonprofit organization that raises funds through selling fashionable bracelets to college
students. It’s website portrays previous projects and funding accomplishments.
FOUNDER, ERFIDEN; CHICAGO, IL — 2008-2013
A company founded to provide anyone with the resources necessary to gaining skills in
the field of STEM. An organization encouraging youth to consider a career in STEM.
HARDWARE/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, NCP PORTAL; CHICAGO, IL — 2012-2013
A project geared towards linking the Northside Community to announcements by means
of a large, interactive, touchscreen wall.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, TECH CREW WEBPRO; CHICAGO, IL — 2012-2013
Designing the GUI for a registration system that would allow students to sign up for special
classes known as Colloquium.
CHIEF GRAPHIC DESIGNER, EXT WEB CONSULTING; CHICAGO, IL — 2012-2013
A failed startup. A mission to assist those wishing to get a marker on the web in light of the
new web frontier. Aiming toward getting local, small business on the web in order to reach
a larger audience.
PAINTER/RESTORER, MATTHEWS REALITY; LEEDS, UK — 2011-2011
Part-time. House painter and home restoration for Matthews Reality. Repainting the walls
of several student flats. Replacing carpet and cleaning furnishing.
EDUCATION
CHICAGO MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY;
Chicago, Il — 2008-2011
NORTHSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL;
Chicago, Il — 2011-2015
SKILLS

3. 5 Years experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Intermediate knowledge of Advance
Space Propulsion, specializing in the Alcubbiere Drive and Ion Thrusters. Solid knowledge
of Photoshop and Essential Elements of Design. Can speak and write in both English and
Spanish. 6 years experience with film editing and animation. Solid understanding of
Arduino based hardware and software. Beginning skills in PHP. Experienced in manual
labor task including but not limited to; house painting, logging, welding, farm labor/
equipment, wood craft, home electrical systems, and plumbing.
ACHIEVEMENTS
CAPSTONE SENIOR COMPETITION; OVERALL
Third Place — 2014
CAPSTONE SENIOR COMPETITION; WEB DEVELOPMENT
First Place — 2014
ICTM REGIONAL MATHEMATICS CONTEST DIVISION 3AA
First Place — 2012
ICTM FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE 8 PERSON TEAM
First Place — 2012
CITY OF CHICAGO SCIENCE FAIR
Gold Medal Honor — 2011
CONSEF SCIENCE FAIR
Silver Medal Honor — 2011
CITY OF CHICAGO SCIENCE FAIR
Silver Medal Honor — 2010
INTEREST & ACTIVITIES
SCISCROLL;
A web project that introduces everyone to the world of science through the means of
simple to understand “scroll-stories.” A user interactive program where the user scrolls and
learns. The first scroll-story is live at http://sciscroll.tk/.

4. FIRST FTC ROBOTICS TEAM;
Founder and team leader of Howard Area Robotics team Blue Cosmos — 2014-Present
FIRST FRC ROBOTICS TEAM;
• Captain of CAD — 2013-Present
• Team Leader — 2013-Present
• Co-Captain Team Axion — 2012-2013
ASTROPHYSICS;
Independently studying various forms of astrophysics. Focusing largely on the Alcubierre
Drive and Ion Thrusters. Also finding interest in cosmology and the origins of the universe.
2010 - present
PHILOSOPHY — 2012-PRESENT
SHORT FILM & ANIMATION — 2009-PRESENT
LINKS
GITHUB:
https://github.com/ergarcia2
ONLINE PORTFOLIO:
www.eg-tech.tk
EMAIL:
emilio123987@gmail.com