Honor Society® member
Iker Montoya
- mechanical engineering
- Class of 2027
- gold canyon, Arizona
Member since March 2026
About
I am a hardworking student with a 4.35 GPA, pushing myself to succeed academically and personally. Throughout high school, I have learned the value of discipline, and staying committed to my goals. I enjoy learning, solving problems, and challenging myself to grow. My goal is to attend Grand Canyon University and pursue Mechanical Engineering. I am interested in how things work and enjoy problem solving and hands on thinking, which inspired me to follow this path.
Education
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Apache Junction High School
2022 – Present
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended career path is to become a Mechanical Engineer. During my Junior year of high school I enrolled into East Valley Institute of Technology to take a course of Automotive Technologies. I have developed many technical skills and a stronger understanding of engineering and mechanical. These experiences have strengthened my interest in working with machines and technology. After High School, I plan to enroll into Grand Canyon University to continue developing the skills needed to improve real-world systems while building a successful engineering career.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in pursuing a higher education at Grand Canyon University to earn my Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
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job shadowing
Gained firsthand automotive industry experience through job shadowing at a dealership, where I learned about vehicle service, and dealership operations.
Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
Volunteering
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I volunteered to raise funds by selling fireworks for my school’s soccer team.
Apache Junction Unified School District
Jun 2024 – Jul 2025
Languages
- Spanish Fluent
