Computer Science High School

Julia Nguyen

Honours

Computer Science

Phone: 416-***-****

Email: *************@*****.*******://julianguyen.org

Skills Summary

Programming in Java, C++, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL for 2 years and most recently in

Scheme and C

Web designer with strong knowledge of XHTML, HTML, and CSS for 7 years

Graphic designer with experience in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Paint Shop Pro, and

GIMP for 6 years

Working with various CMS including WordPress, Textpattern, Joomla, Habari, and TinyCMS

and with database systems MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server for 2 years

Experience with Linux operating systems Fedora, Red Hat, and Solaris

Worked with Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Front Page

Highly creative critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to self-teach scripting and programming langauges

Strong oral and written abilities

Time management and multi-tasking

Experience in tutoring and mentoring othersFluent in Vietnamese and highly proficient in French

Education

Candidate for, Honours Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science with Software

Engineering Option, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2011-Present

Ontario Secondary Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, and Core French Diploma,

Michael Power/St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, Etobicoke, Ontario, 2011

Relevant Assignments

markUP Web Evaluation System, University of Toronto Science Fair, April 2010

Analyzed the issues of Web Marks (used by the Toronto Catholic District School Board)

Designed, programmed, tested, and debugged a web evaluation system for managing grades in

SQL and PHP, making use of MySQL, FTP, and SSH client software

Awarded silver medal award and The Ryerson University Applied Science & Technology Award

Live Demo: http://julianguyen.org/scripts/

Freelance Web Development Services, julianguyen.org (active) & fleurchild.com (inactive),

2008-present

Provided web hosting, website building services, web and graphic design tutorials, and

Adobe Photoshop resources

Ran servers on both Windows and Linux platforms

Experience with Search Engine Optimization and Domain Name Servers

Programmed in PHP, JavaScript, and SQL and worked with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server

Portfolio: http://julianguyen.org/website-design/

Water Purification System, Professional Engineers of Ontario: Engineering Idol, March

2010

Served as team leader who organized meetings and deadlines

Designed, built and tested a compact and environmentally friendly system with a conical

design containing multiple layers of active carbon, gravel, and sand separated by reusable

plastic

Awarded 2nd place for producing drinkable water, design that suitable for third world

countries, and for engaging presentation

Mental Gymnastics, McMaster University Engineering Olympics, March 2010

Worked in a team to solve impromptu mathemetical, logic, and scientific problems

Developed and strengthened critical thinking skills and effective and efficient team

communication

Work & Volunteer Experience

Work

Junior UI Developer, Workopolis, September-December 2012

Web Developer, Studentshark.com, June-present

Lifeguard and Pool Operator, Superior Pool, Spa, and Recreation Ltd, June-August 2011

Worked together with other lifeguards, the pool supervisor, and Toronto Public Health

Filled out accident reports and assisted to coordinate community pool events

Maintained pH and chlorine levels, the cleanliness of the pool deck, and the backwashing

the pool filter system

Required National Lifeguarding Service, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Standard CPR-

C certifications

Private Piano and Music Theory Teacher, 2008-present

Taught Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) level piano and music theory to beginner to

intermediate students

Guided students in developing good study habits and how to effectively prepare for

examinations

Required certification in RCM Grade 10 Piano

Volunteer

English Tutor, University of Waterloo, 2012-present

Worked one-on-one with an international ESL graduate student on a weekly basis to develop

conversational and writing skills in English

English Tutor for OSSLT Preparation, Michael Power/St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School,

April-May 2011

Prepared applied and essential level students to write the Ontario Secondary School

Literacy Test (OSSLT) on a weekly basis afterschool

Assisted with creation and evalaution of practice assignments and exams

Elementary School Tutor, Salvation Army York Community Church: Kid-Z-Own Afterschool

Program, 2008-2010

Tutored elementary school children in Math, English, Science, and French on a weekly

basis

Organized nutritional and physical activity initiatives

Academic Awards and Achievements

University of Waterloo Merit Entrance Scholarship and Bursary, June 2011

Toronto Catholic District School Board Tom Leon Bursary Award and Michael Power/St.

Joseph High School Catholic School Advisory Council Bursary Award for excellence in

academics, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities, June 2011

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award for commitment to volunteer work, creative activity, and

physical activity, June 2008

2nd Place in Junior Level at Skills Canada Speech Competition, March 2007

1st Place at Kiwanis Piano Competition in Grade 7 Piano, May 2007

Extracurricular Activities

6 years of Clarinet

Painting and drawing

Current Member of Mathematics Society, Computer Science Club, Women in Computer Science,

Web Designer's Club, English Tutors Club, and Vietnamese Student Association at the

University of Waterloo

Participated in the Skule Sisters Mentorship for Women in Engineering at the University

of Toronto, 2008-2010

Commendable performance in the Euclid, Fermat, and Pascal University of Waterloo Math

Contests, throughout high school

References available upon request

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