About Madeleine

Madeleine Amelink is a hard working, driven first year Architectural Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. She likes finding creative and logical ways to solve everyday problems. From solving math puzzles, shoe design challenges or creating house models, which are projects that can be seen below, she incorporates her love for design and academics in all the work she produces.

Her determination and persistence have helped her achieve a third degree black belt in karate. Teaching karate and being a camp counsellor have given her leaderships skills and experience in the workforce. She has participated in many extra curricular activities including FIRST robotics team, band and community volunteering, to name a few.

Contact Details

Madeleine Amelink
Aurora, ON
Canada

(905) 726-0671
mamelink@uwaterloo.ca



Education

University of Waterloo - Architectural Engineering

First year student

Aurora High School

Graduated with honors June 2020

  • Recognized as a member of Aurora's 20 female leaders program in 2020
  • Excels in math, science and loves exploring her creative skills through tech design and English
  • Member of the FIRST robotics club
  • Participated in the school band
  • Acted in the drama club
  • Co-ran the Harry Potter fan club
  • Math tutor (recommended and endorsed by head of math department)

Work

Aurora Family Martial Arts Studio

Senior Instructor April 2016 - Present

  • Senior instructor for both adult and children's classes
  • Lead instructor for the demo team
  • Managed the 2019 Santa Claus parade logistics
  • Third-degree black belt with 11+ years of training experience
  • Lead various events such as birthday parties and camps

Campus Day camp

Counsellor June 2018 - August 2019

  • Counsellor for day camp, leveraging leadership skills
  • Planned and ran activities for children
  • Designed and executed decorations for camp facilities
  • Certified in camp rock wall belaying

Skills

Below are few of my skill highlights that I used to create my portfolio below


Math
Science
Design
Robotics
Leadership
Arts
Communication
Google SketchUp
AutoCAD