Maia Cherin

(619) 322-8607 | mcherin@hightechhigh.org | maiacherindp.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High
2017
Cumulative GPA 4.0
Currently enrolled in Honors Spanish, Biology, and Math

Bessell Surfboards
2016-Present
(Began as an intern)
Managed social media
Edited promotional videos
Redesigned Website

Expected Graduation: June

INTERNSHIP/
WORK EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Conducted Original Research on San Diegos Biodiversity
2015
Analyzed plates containing sea life in Coral Point Count with Excel
Organized data into graphs and tables
Wrote a formal paper on findings
Developed a Product and Business Plan
2015
Pitched an original phone application to Venture Capitalists
Utilized quadratics to find optimum price and breakeven points
Constructed an Educational Interface
2013
Designed an infographic and interface in Adobe Illustrator
Wrote code using Arduino in order to operate buttons and LEDs
EXTRACURRICULAR
San Diego Natural History Museum, Camp Counselor
2015
Supervised children (grades 1-2) and worked with museum guests
Student Ambassador & Member of ASB
Present
Interviewed teacher candidates for High Tech High
Gave multiple tours to guests visiting the school

2014

 Ran social media networks for High Tech High

Member of mother-daughter volunteer organization, SPRITES

Present
Volunteered over 300 hours at various organizations and philanthropies

2011

AWARDS
Gold, Silver, & Bronze Level Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
2012-2015
Awarded by President Obama to those who have completed over 100 hours of
community service in a single year

SKILLS
Various Social Media | Adobe Master Collection | Desmos | Geogebra | CPCe | Web Design - Weebly,
Squarespace, & Blogger | Basic Understanding of Arduino & Python Coding | Photography & Photo Editing |
iMovie | Microsoft Office Applications | Google Applications | Working with the Developmentally Disabled