Eric W.

Todd

Telephone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email:xxxxxxx@xxxx

December 11th, 2014

Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing in reference to the Computer Science Internship Program available at the NSA
Headquarters in Fort Meade, MA. As an applied and computational mathematics major, I will be
placing my emphasis in computer science, and am looking for opportunities to gain experience in
working with new software systems to help contribute to our national security. I learned about
internship positions available at the NSA during a presentation in my Careers in Mathematics
seminar by Rachel Todd, who is a current employee specializing in work regarding cryptanalysis.
As an applied mathematics major, I am very interested in learning how things can be modeled
through math. I have learned that math is a tool to help solve problems that exist in our world. I
am currently in second year calculus and am planning on taking Linear Algebra and Fundamentals
of Mathematics next semester. By expanding my math knowledge, I have developed good
problem solving skills, and look to continue that in this internship. By placing my emphasis in
computer science, I hope to combine my knowledge of math and programming to contribute what
I have where needed. I am specifically interested in the CSIP because I am very interested in
software development. I have learned how to code in C++, and am looking to learn more
languages as I work on my talents as a programmer. During my time in math and computer
science classes, I have developed the critical problem-solving and analytical skills necessary for
the intern position that you are looking to fill.
If you have further questions, or would like to schedule an interview with me, please contact me
at (XXX) XXX XXXX or email me at XXXXXXXXX@XXXXX. This contact information
is also contained in the attached resume. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Eric Todd

Eric W. Todd
EDUCATION

Telephone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email:xxxxxxx@xxxx

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (started Fall 2014)

Full Tuition Academic Scholarship
Utah Regents Scholarship
46 Credits Completed (32.5 more expected by end of Winter 2015)
HONORS DIPLOMA
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, UtahJune 2014
Class Rank: 1st of 429
GPA: 4.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient
National Honor Society
Utah Scholar

EXPERIENCE

Personal Math Tutor November 2012 September 2014

Tutored a neighbor struggling with math while in 8th 10th grade
Spent 30 hours helping him understand various concepts including:
Modeling, Graphing, and Manipulating Functions
Systems of Equations
Sequences and Series
Personal Tutor February 2014 September 2014
Tutored a 3rd grade student who had difficulty focusing during class
Spent 20 hours helping him understand and catch up in:
Memorizing Multiplication Facts
Fractions
Geometry
Spelling and Reading Fluency
Basketball Referee, Salt Lake County November 2010 to March 2011
Worked for Salt Lake County through Dimple Dell Recreation
Center
Kept score, refereed games, and managed score sheets for ages 611.

OTHER
FHE Group Leader September 2014 Present
Plan, organize, & lead weekly activities for a group of 17
individuals.
HEFY Belize Group 1 Participant June 2013
Worked for two weeks (110 hours total) to help build an addition to
a computer lab for a government school in Belize.
Served as Work Group Leader where I was in charge of getting and

carrying out assignments for one of the four work groups of our
trip.