# Alexander Chiu

Aspiring electrical engineer — Grade 10, Ontario. Building toward the University of Waterloo Electrical Engineering co-op program.

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## Objective

A Grade 10 student with a strong record in math, problem-solving, and leadership, working toward Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Building hands-on experience in electronics, programming, and design, and looking for opportunities — STEM programs, robotics, and coaching — to keep growing.

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## Education

**Secondary school — Ontario** · Grade 10 (Sept 2026 – present)

- Math/science pathway toward engineering: Academic Math, Science, and Computer Studies
- Worlds Math Championship — scored 96+

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## Technical Skills

- **Programming:** Python, C/C++ (learning), JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ruby
- **Hardware & EE:** Arduino / microcontrollers, circuits & breadboarding, KiCad PCB design (learning)
- **Tools:** Git & GitHub, Linux / command line, video editing
- **In progress:** embedded systems, robotics, soldering

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## Awards & Achievements

- Worlds Math Championship — scored 96+
- Worked through much of Grade 10 math while in Grade 7 (2023)
- 1900 Elo on chess.com; best chess player at SRG and SCG
- Rubik's cube personal best: 22 seconds
- Won YRAA Junior Championships (tennis, mixed doubles team)
- Ranked top ~420 in Canada (U12 tennis, 2023) and top ~800 (U14, 2024)
- 2nd place in a junior speech competition at SRG (out of hundreds, 2023)
- CTC Blackdown Marksmanship; Marksmanship Level 3 (2025)
- Achieved 18th place for cross country, grade 6 boys, out of 70–100 kids (October 2022)
- Achieved 23rd place for cross country, grade 7 boys, out of 130 kids (October 2023)
- 2nd place in relay at swim meet (April and June 2023)
- Grade 4 piano — plays River Flows in You (November 2022)
- Achieved blue belt in taekwondo (December 2022)
- Achieved Can Sail 1 (July 2022) and Can Sail 2 (July 2023)
- Passed Swimmer 6 (Summer 2022)
- Passed Can Skate 6 (2016)
- Received Babysitter Certificate (July 2023)
- Ran 1k in under 4 minutes
- Ran 5k in under 23 minutes
- Ran 2.5k in under 10.5 minutes (June 2023)
- Ran 2k in under 8.3 minutes (June 2023)

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## Experience & Service

- **Tennis coaching** — taught 6 students fundamentals and sportsmanship (Summer 2022)
- **Taekwondo camp assistant** — supported a week-long camp with 30+ students (Aug 2022); 30 hrs volunteering
- **Toronto camp volunteer** — 40 hrs
- **Air Cadet tagging / community fundraising** — 10+ hrs

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## Activities & Leadership

- **Air Cadets — Sergeant (Sgt)**
- School clubs: Math, Engineering, Coding, Chess, Mock Trial, Debate
- Founder/lead of chess and Rubik's-cube clubs at SRG and SCG
- Competitive tennis; basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey (house league)
- Volleyball team for SRG elementary

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## Languages

English (fluent) · French (basic) · Mandarin (basic)

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## References

Available upon request.