Eric Fernald Email & Phone Number

Csu Long Beach

Full responsibility for opening and operating a computer skills camp that teaches programming and game design skills to children ages 7-17. Accountable for day-to-day operations and leading a team of new instructors through the incorporation of SCRUM methods. Responsible for frequent communication with parents to ensure they and their children are getting the most enjoyment and learning out of their camp experience.

Ucla

Overall responsibility for operating a computer skills camp that teaches programming and game design skills to children ages 7-17. Responsible for day-to-day operations, managing and leading a staff of 20+. Also responsible for frequent communication with parents to ensure they and their children are getting the most enjoyment and learning out of their camp experience.

Santa Monica

Taught Java coding (Minecraft modding), C# (Unity), and basic game design concepts to kids, aged 4 to 13, in an after-school setting. Instruction was delivered both on site as well as on other campuses in the Santa Monica, CA area. Class sizes were upwards of 30 students. Other responsibilities included writing lesson plans, creating video tutorials and preparing study guides and correcting hardware issues during classroom sessions.

Ucla

Taught children ages 7-17, with little to no programming experience, the use of modern technologies. Instructed and facilitated classes, such as 3D Modeling using Maya and programming in C++. Selected by upper management for day-to-day lead operations such as checking students out at day’s end and administering medication.

Chico, California Area

Led and organized multiple projects across multiple different platforms such as Unity, UDK, and Shiva3D in a team based environment; collaborated with more than nine different departments (art, level design, programming, etc.) involving over a total of 100 students. Responsible for managing programming team of 15 students and ensuring all team members were focused on their targeted tasks. Functioned as lead designer of game mechanics and balancing.