Maria R. Martinez
Florida International University
13141 SW 18th Ter
Miami, FL 33175
Dear FACERS-Chastain Skillman Civil Engineering Scholarship committee,
I was both surprised and honored to receive the scholarship from your organization. I am aware of some
of the things you do for our community, particularly in support of education.
I appreciate your confidence in me and willingness to contribute to my future education. I wanted to
add my thanks for your support. It means so much to me and my family to know that my success and
achievement is important to you. I am planning to graduate in spring 2014 as a Civil Engineer in hopes of
one day becoming the CEO of my own engineering company. I can hardly wait.
Again, thank you for investing in my future.
Sincerely,
Maria R. Martinez
Maria R. Martinez is a native of Cuba. She moved to the Dominican Republic
when she was three years old. On August of 2009 Maria came to the United
States and went to South Miami Senior High, there she was placed on the
Principal’s Honor Roll, and graduated Summa Cum Lade. Maria is Dean’s List
student at FIU, majoring in Civil Engineering. She works in the Student
Support Service Program as a math and science tutor and as a Learning
Assistant for the Math Department. She is also an active member of her
church where she is involved in community service projects and an active
member and treasurer of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Maria has recently completed research project for the McNair Program and
an internship for Eastern Engineering. She will be graduating in spring 2014,
wishing to continue her education towards a Master’s degree by working as
an engineer at the same time.
Maria Rosa Martinez
13141 SW 18th Terrance
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 409-8152
mmart174@fiu.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an internship position in the engineering industry, where I can use my educational knowledge and
gain experience in the field.
EDUCATION:
Florida International University, Miami, Florida,
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (3.84 GPA)
RELEVANT COURSES:
 Surveying for Engineers.
 Engineering Drawing
(AutoCAD)
Spring 2014

Computer tools for Civil
Engineers (MathCAD, Excel)
EXPERIENCE:
Civil Engineering Department, Florida International University
March 2012-Present
Ultra High Performance Concrete Researcher- Conduct hands on research and data analysis.
Easter Engineering Group
Civil and Structural Engineering Intern- Provide assistance with AutoCAD drawings.
March 2012-Present
Student Support Service Program, Florida International University
March 2011- Present
Math and Science Tutor – Offer individual and group tutoring in areas such as math and general science.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
College: Dean’s List, Bank of America Scholarship, Sarah & Solomon Rosenberg Scholarship, NACME
Scholarship, FGLSAMP Scholarship, McNair Fellow.
High School: Summa Cum Laden, Excellence in French, Spanish Economy and Government, Florida
Bright Futures Scholarship, Jorge Mas Canosa Scholarship, Kiwanis of Little Habana Scholarship, and
RMHC HACER Scholarship.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIECE:
 Secretary and Activities Organizer - Prince of Peace Church, Miami, FL.
 Secretary - DEFYIT Club: Anti-Drugs Campaign
South Miami Senior High, Miami, FL.
 Active Member – FIU Student Support Services
 Active Member- American Society of Civil Engineers
 Active Member- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SKILLS:
Language: English, Spanish, French.
Computer: AutoCAD, MathCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, PC and MAC.