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After School Matters (ASM) | Chitown Champions Adapt & Lead Coding Basics
Spring 2022 • Advanced Apprenticeship

  • #programming  #python  #java

  • Coded a personal project and further improved programming skills in the Python language

  • Learnt basics of the Java language and aided in teaching basics of Python

  • Developed communication and collaborative skills by programming within a group setting

  • Worked with peers to comprehend and apply financial literacy to everyday problems and solutions

  • Led other apprentices into meaningful conversations and scenarios involving finances and how to be properly responsible with money

  • Further developed critical thinking and problem solving skills

  • Improved public speaking skills by showcasing work done over course of the program

  • ​Projects: 

    • ☁ Individual project(s):  [put new link here]​

      • programmed in Python​

      • a digital text version of the popular code-breaking board game "Mastermind" 

  • Reference(s): ​

Maxine Hardman
Program Coordinator | ASM

Email:  maxine.hardman@asmprograms.org

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Endia Dunn
Program Coordinator | ASM

Email:  endia.dunn@asmprograms.org

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After School Matters (ASM) | Advanced Game Design
Summer 2022 • Internship

  • #programming  #java  #html  #css  #javascript  #website_design  #art  #game_design

  • Demonstrated and further developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills while learning and explaining the process of game design

  • Explored and analyzed the creation of video games and worldbuilding techniques

  • Discussed the software, hardware, game mechanics, storyline, and other components used to develop video games

  • Actively engaged in community building and fostering creativity among interns

  • Built communication skills by facilitating meaningful discussions and providing constructive criticism

  • Developed games using Construct 3 and other game building software in both individual and collaborative environments

  • Built upon individual and team games by worldbuilding, storyboarding, and creating other media to promote and further construct the games' settings

  • Utilized various programming languages to solve issues in game code and to generate gameplay

  • Further developed HTML, CSS, and Java skills by programming a game and coding a website to showcase the work

  • Projects: 

    • ☀ Personal promotional website:  

    • ★ Main game:  "Echoing Shards of Continuum"​

      • currently a work in progress

      • Graphics made in Piskel and Krita​

      • Programmed in Construct 3 and JavaScript

    • ☪ Interactive story:  https://abyssaltrident.github.io/THE-BEGINNING.../

      • made with StoryTwine and later customized with code​

  • Reference(s): 

Erik Brown
Program Coordinator | ASM

Website:  https://ecbrown.org/

Email:  erik.brown@asmprograms.org

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Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) | Summer Youth Internship
Summer 2023 • Internship

  • #programming  #html  #css  #javascript  #website_design  #art  #filming  #photography  #editing  #research  

  • Improved problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills while working with other interns

  • Participated in community building by strategizing within teams

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  • Further developed HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills by programming various websites for multiple important figures and companies at the workplace

  • Projects: 

    • 𓆝 River Fish King:  https://riverfishking.com/​

      • Website design using WordPress, with additional coding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

      • HTML and CSS implemented to add style and cohesiveness to the site

      • JavaScript executes to add functionality to the website

      • Research and partial scientific paper/essay about invasive Asian Carp, why they are detrimental to the environment and the economy, and how actions are being taken to prevent their spread:  https://riverfishking.com/info/

      • Research also includes [something else]

      • Further research on federal and local grants for small businesses to raise awareness and educate the general public, while also raising funds for current and future efforts to eradicate invasive carp populations

      • Photography and filming of fish products for website

      • Gallery:  [add link here]

    • ☘ AFusion:  https://www.afusionchicago.com/

      • [food vendor selling and promoting restaurant]

      • Website design using WordPress, with additional coding in HTML and CSS

      • Photography and filming of various food items from the AFusion menu​

      • Editing videos and montages of the restaurant for promotional purposes with DaVinci Resolve

      • Gallery:  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t89ptpqfdwkzb86/AAByVXHcq-C6IZZRsDakzB_Ka?dl=0

    • ✿ Asian American Culture Center: https://www.aacc-chicago.org/

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  • Reference(s): 

Ricky Lam
Program Coordinator | MAHA

Phone:  1 312-285-2316

Email:  rickylam@maha-us.org

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Johnny Zheng + Ryan Zhou
Chairman + Supervisor | Afusion

Website:  https://www.afusionchicago.com/

Email:  afusion168@gmail.com

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Vivian Xu
Supervisor | Asian American Cultural Center

Website:  https://www.aacc-chicago.org/

Email:  asianamericanculturalcenter@gmail.com

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