CECILIA HERRERA
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EDUCATION
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Aug 2009 to May 2014
GPA: 3.05/4.00
Ceské Vysoké Ucení Technické v Praze Prague, Czech Republic
(Czech Technical University in Prague) Sep 2011 to Jan 2012
Exchange Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering
WORK HISTORY
UTEP Entering Student Program El Paso, TX
Peer Leader for UNIV 1350/2350 Aug 2013 to May 2014
Aug 2010 to Dec 2010
Organized class meetings along with instructor and provided insight on strategies for learning optimization.
Responsible for taking attendance and keeping track of assignments and status of students.
UTEP College of Science El Paso, TX
Peer Leader for MATH 1508 (Precalculus) Aug 2012 to May 2013
Planned workshops to practice material seen in lecture and addressed any worries to increase performance
of students in the class.
Served as leader of the group to communicate concerns to the professor.
Helped students become independent learners by stimulating development of better study habits.
UTEP College of Engineering El Paso, TX
ACES Hybrid Tutor Jan 2012 to Aug 2012
Feb 2011 to Aug 2011
Provided necessary assistance to students struggling with academic subjects.
Collected and processed data to facilitate operations in ACES, as well of being in charge of Human Resources
operations.
Coordinated voluntary tutors to cover as many subjects as possible, for the benefit of students.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS
21st Century Scholars Member (Centennial Edition)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Secretary, UTEP Chapter
Miner Trotter Officer
UTEP Project Move 2013, 2014
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish and English, Intermediate in French
Programming Languages: Knowledgeable in C++, Beginner in JavaScript and PHP
Familiar with MATLAB, SimuAid, PSpice, Proteus and Solid Works
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Outlook)
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and iMovie
Excellent working in teams, impeccable work ethic and exemplary leader.
Reliable, problem solver and self-motivated.