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Mikayla Roddam

Courtenay,BC

Summary

I am hardworking, highly motivated student who operates well in both individual and team capacities. I am experienced in robotics, coding and building and am hoping to use this skillset to advance in Mechatronics Engineering in university.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Girls Robotics Initiative

Capstone
09.2024 - Current
  • Created all-girls robotics initiative to encourage more representation of LGBTQ+ and female identifying people in STEM fields
  • Created day long curriculum including lessons, activities and challenges
  • Supervised and taught a complete class
  • Encouraged creative ways of thinking while instilling the properties of the Engineering Design Process

District Robotics Club

SD71
09.2021 - Current
  • Used C++ coding language to code autonomous and driver controlled programs
  • Accurately kept a complete log of all activity performed on the team for an "Engineering Notebook"
  • Won over 10 awards in Vancouver Island-Wide competitions
  • Mentored younger teams to help improve their robotics notebooks
  • Connected with teams across the world and participated in international competitions

Robotics Camp Volunteer

North Island College
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Volunteered for over 120 hours, teaching children aged 8-13 robotics and engineering concepts through the LEGO Mindstorms Platform
  • Assisted in coordinating camp activities to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Supported staff with daily tasks like troubleshooting and lesson planning


Try-A-Trade Volunteer

SD71
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in introducing the trades to grade 6/7 students
  • Taught proper safety and procedure for the plumbing station
  • Taught the soldering of copper pipes in a safe and controlled manner

Robotics Camp Assistant

North Island College
06.2023 - Current
  • Taught robotics lessons to children aged 8-13
  • Supervised campers during various indoor and outdoor activities
  • Taught specific all-girls camps to promote inclusion in the STEM field
  • Contributed to lesson plans as well as troubleshooting any issues that arose

District Musical

SD71
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Played multiple speaking roles in various musicals
  • Memorized lines, music, and choreography
  • Contributed to ensemble interactions


Interact Club

G.P. Vanier
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in fundraising efforts to help marginalized communities
  • Contributed to bake sales, poinsettia orders and other fundraising efforts
  • Took an active part in the club, adding a new perspective and ideas

Education

Georges P. Vanier
Courtenay, BC
06-2025

Skills

  • Robotics design
  • C Programming
  • Teaching experience
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Girls Robotics Initiative

Capstone
09.2024 - Current

Try-A-Trade Volunteer

SD71
09.2023 - Current

Interact Club

G.P. Vanier
09.2023 - 06.2024

Robotics Camp Assistant

North Island College
06.2023 - Current

Robotics Camp Volunteer

North Island College
03.2022 - 08.2022

District Robotics Club

SD71
09.2021 - Current

District Musical

SD71
09.2021 - 03.2023

Georges P. Vanier
Mikayla Roddam