Computer Science High School

Joseph Andrew Szczesniak

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Phone: 612-***-**** Email: ********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an entry level programming position at a technology company which allows me to full utilization of a

mathematical background, strong communication abilities and technical skills.

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota

Anticipated Graduation Date: December 22, 2011 Current GPA: 2.822 /4.0 Minneapolis, MN

B.S., Mathematics with Specialization in Computer Applications; Minor in Computer Science

Proficient in MATLAB, Java J2EE and C/C++ based application development.

Experience with many IDEs such as Netbeans, Bloodshed Dev-C++, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio and Xcode.

CSS, HTML/HTML5, and XML used in web design.

Some experience in other programming languages including LaTeX, Maple, Scheme, Python and JavaScript.

Hand coding of 3D digital asset exchange files in Collada, an open standard XML Schema for interpretation by

programs such as GLC Player and Lightwave.

Relational database management using Microsoft Office Access, minor experience with SQL.

Program emphasis in theoretical and applied mathematics, including modeling of real world economic, scientific,

engineering, physics and business problems.

Program major in theoretical and applied mathematics. Emphasis on developing computational techniques, algorithms

and programs in pseudocode, later to be translated to the complex computing environments.

Normandale Community College

Graduated May 13, 2009 GPA: 3.52 /4.0 Bloomington, MN

A.A., Liberal Education with High Honors

Emphasis placed on mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Math and Science Tutor

May 03, 2009 Present Minneapolis, MN

Supporting high school and college students in algebra, calculus, trigonometry and geometry, as well as freshman

physics and chemistry. Accomplished by creative use of visual aids, learning exercises, and lesson plans by regular

meetings or telecommuting (VoIP).

Physics Tutor

December 1, 2008 May 3, 2009 Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College Department of Physics

Hand selected by the physics department as the sole tutor of an online classroom for a physics based astronomy

course.

Math Tutor

March 7, 2008 May 3, 2009 Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College Academic Support Center

Assisted students with learning the mathematical skills necessary to succeed in college. Tutored beginner and

intermediate algebra, college algebra, introductory and single/multivariable calculus.

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

(2010 2011) Institute for Mathematics and its Applications Contest in Modeling Meritorious Winner (Team

IMA200 with Alex Schotag, Matthew Ryden).

(2008) Alumni of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of Two Year Colleges (Alpha Kappa Alpha

Chapter).

(2008 2009) Volunteer in Peer Mentor Program at Normandale College.

(2008 2009) Volunteer for the Minnesota Planetarium Society.

(2008) Recognized for excellence by the Normandale physics dept. for studies in Phys 1114.

(2007 2009) Recipient of the Normandale Academy of Math and Science Scholarship, Mentorship and Cohort

program.

(2007 2009) Recipient of the Sci-Math Foundation scholarship.

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