Alexandra G.

Welsh
709 Old Farm Road Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742
Email: awelsh204@gmail.com; Cell Phone: (732) 703-2717
Website: http://alexandra-welsh.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math 690, Critical Reading 690, Writing 700 =Score: 2080 Expected Graduation: June 2017
SAT Subject Tests: Chemistry 660, Math Level II 740 Unweighted GPA: 93.441
ACT: 33
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
The Effects of Exercise on Brain Function 2013-2014
Presented independent research project at the MATES Research Exposition and awarded First Place
Does Barometric Pressure Alter Human Balance? 2014-2015
Completed voluntary independent research through MATES and presented at 2015 Jersey Shore Science Fair in Intermediate
Medicine
The Effects of RoundUp (Glyphosate) on Beneficial Gut Bacteria 2015-2016
Conducted self-initiated independent research through MATES and earned Second Place in Upper Microbiology at 2016 Jersey
Shore Science Fair
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES
MATES Class Council 2014-present
Elected Secretary: responsible for planning the Mr. & Mrs. MATES Talent Show 2016 and MATES Junior-Senior Prom 2016 along
with breakfast sales, dances, and the first MATES Music Festival
MATES Chapter of Key Club 2015- present
Voted Corresponding Secretary: significantly involved in the establishment of the club in 2015
Recognized as a Distinguished Officer for the 2016 service year
MATES Project Terrapin 2013-present
Appointed Chairperson: responsible for planning and constructing educational presentations and activities for middle school
students, while delegating tasks to other members
Devoted to spreading awareness about Northern Diamondback Terrapins through presentations at events and festivals
Passionate advocate for the removal of the Northern Diamondback Terrapin from New Jerseys Game Species List
Point Pleasant Borough High School Gymnastics Team 2014-present
Dedicated Varsity competitor and Captain Junior and Senior years
Offers constructive criticism and coordinates floor and beam routines, while empowering and encouraging teammates
MATES Research Assistance and Development Program (founded in 2015) 2015-present
Assisted in founding the program to guide underclassmen in designing and executing successful research projects
MATES Student Ambassador 2014-present
Leads orientations, tours, and information sessions for students
Reader for MATES Morning Announcements Junior and Senior years
MATES National Honor Society Inductee 2016
School News Program (MATES TV) 2015-present
Assistant in designing, coordinating, recording, and editing segments
Point Pleasant Borough High School Sailing Team (discontinued in 2014) 2013-2014
Point Pleasant Borough High School Swim Team 2015
Casa Famiglia de LAquila Summer 2014
Donated time and supplies to bring smiles to orphaned childrens faces
Community Vacation Bible School, St. Pauls Church Summer 2015 & 2016
Leads crafts, experiments, and dances to educate young children
Child Care Provider 2013-present
Peer Tutor in the subjects of mathematics, science, and English
Spring Lake Beach Department: Badge Checker and Seller Summer 2015 & 2016
CERTIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
PADI Certification in Open Water Diving (2015)
Red Cross Certification in CPR and First Aid (2015)
Conversationally proficient in Italian and basic Spanish
Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills
Gregarious student with an effective work ethic and exceptional time management abilities
Passionate and dedicated leader as revealed through the various positions held
Proficient in ArcGIS and Java