cv

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General Information

Full Name Tiernan Pearson
Email tiernanpearson206@gmail.com
UW Email tjp19@uw.edu
Phone (206)-745-2924
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/tiernanpearson

Education

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • CAD & Simulation
    • OnShape (Proficient)
    • Solidworks
    • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
    • Structural Stress Simulation
  • Fabrication & Hardware
    • 3D Printing (Bambu Lab A1 Calibration & Maintenance)
    • Laser Cutting
    • Advanced Woodworking
    • Balsa Wood Structural Assembly
  • Professional & Research
    • Aerodynamics Research
    • Technical Mentorship
    • Iterative Design & Prototyping
    • Team Leadership & Coordination

Honors and Awards

  • 2025
    • Valedictorian (Garfield High School)
  • 2024
    • Winner, Garfield Robotics Bridge Building Competition
  • 2021
    • GSSSL All City Swimmer
  • 2020
    • NW 14&U Regional Championship Swimmer