cv
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General Information
| Full Name | Tiernan Pearson |
| tiernanpearson206@gmail.com | |
| UW Email | tjp19@uw.edu |
| Phone | (206)-745-2924 |
| www.linkedin.com/in/tiernanpearson |
Education
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2025 - Current B.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering (Expected June 2029)
- GPA: 4.0/4.0
- Relevant Coursework
- Calculus
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2021 - 2025 High School Diploma
Garfield High School, Seattle, WA - GPA: 4.0/4.0 Unweighted (4.45 Weighted)
- Activities: Robotics Club (Mechanical Member), Men's Swim & Dive (Captain)
Experience
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2021 - 2025 Lead Swim Coach & Member
Lakeridge Swim Team, Seattle, WA - Coached 140+ swimmers (ages 5-14) from beginner to state champion levels; taught advanced butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle techniques.
- Optimized competition lineups based on historical data and opponent analysis to maximize team performance.
- Mentored and trained new coaches and senior swimmers entering coaching roles.
- Determined seasonal award winners and delivered speeches to recognize individual achievements.
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2021 - 2024 Swim Lessons Instructor
Lakeridge Swim Club, Seattle, WA - Led three 40-minute instructional classes (4-8 swimmers each) four days per week.
- Taught water safety, stroke technique, dives, and flip turns for children aged 3 to 14.
- Evaluated swimmer progression and communicated advancement milestones to parents.
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2021 - 2025 Team Captain (Men's Swim & Dive)
Garfield High School, Seattle, WA - Served as the primary liaison between coaching staff and a team of 30+ athletes.
- Qualified for the WA State Championship as a Freshman; Metro Championship swimmer all four years.
- Facilitated daily practices and fostered team culture through personal mentorship of new swimmers.
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2021 - 2023 Team Manager (Women's Swim & Dive)
Garfield High School, Seattle, WA - Provided technical feedback to swimmers during morning practices and meets.
- Managed logistics for home meets, including pool preparation and timing operations.
- Served as an auxiliary lifeguard to ensure safety during team events.
Engineering Projects
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2023 - Present Remote Control Plane & Glider Design
Independent Project - Designed and built a foam RC plane with 3-axis rotation and throttle to study aerodynamics and flight mechanics.
- Engineered a 3D-printed glider using OnShape; calibrated a Bambu Lab A1 printer for thin-wall printing to optimize weight-to-strength ratios.
- Conducted iterative test flights and data-driven research to improve flight endurance and structural integrity.
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2024 - Present Robotics Club Mechanical Member
Garfield High School / FIRST Tech Challenge - Collaborated on the design, build, and programming of robots for FTC competitions.
- Won a club-wide model bridge building competition; utilized OnShape for 3D modeling and stress simulation.
- Assembled balsa wood structures using custom laser-cut stencils and segments.
Technical Skills
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CAD & Simulation
- OnShape (Proficient)
- Solidworks
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Structural Stress Simulation
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Fabrication & Hardware
- 3D Printing (Bambu Lab A1 Calibration & Maintenance)
- Laser Cutting
- Advanced Woodworking
- Balsa Wood Structural Assembly
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Professional & Research
- Aerodynamics Research
- Technical Mentorship
- Iterative Design & Prototyping
- Team Leadership & Coordination
Honors and Awards
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2025 - Valedictorian (Garfield High School)
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2024 - Winner, Garfield Robotics Bridge Building Competition
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2021 - GSSSL All City Swimmer
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2020 - NW 14&U Regional Championship Swimmer