Bella Yedman

112 Third Avenue

Seaside Park, New Jersey 08752
bellayedman@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (848) 223-2427
Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math: 700, Critical Reading: 780 = Score: 1480; Essay Score = 17 Expected Graduation: June 2019
SAT Subject Tests: Chemistry: 670, Math Level II: 740, Unweighted GPA: 95.970
Molecular Biology: 650
ACT: 35, Writing: 8

Research and Leadership Experiences

MATES Project Terrapin Hatchling Headstart Leader Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017-present
☀ Cares for Northern Diamondback terrapin hatchlings from
emergence to one-year of age by feeding daily and performing
routine water changes
☀ Tracks monthly growth of headstarted hatchlings
MATES Independent Research: “An Analysis of Storm Drain Pump Stations Seaside Park, New Jersey 2015-present
at Barnegat Bay”; “An Analysis of Groundwater Presence at Barnegat
Bay Pump Stations”; “Creating Flocculation Conditions for Pump
Station Effluent”
☀ Conducts water quality research on storm drain pump stations
☀ Presents at the Jersey Shore Science Fair and the Delaware Valley
Science Fair
Northern Diamondback Terrapin Hatchling Care and Biosafety Guide Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018
☀ Co-wrote manual intended to provide guidance and information to
schools part of the Hatchling Headstart program
☀ Extensively researched the proper care of Northern Diamondback
terrapins

Recognitions and Awards

MATES Annual Research Expo: Third Place Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016
Jersey Shore Science Fair: Honorable Mention Stockton, New Jersey 2016
Jersey Shore Science Fair: Third Place Stockton, New Jersey 2017
NOAA’s Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award Oaks, Pennsylvania 2017
MATES High Honor Roll Manahawkin, New Jersey 2015-present
MATES National Honor Society Inductee Manahawkin, New Jersey 2018
Central Regional High School: Scholar-Athlete Award Bayville, New Jersey 2015-present

Extracurricular Activities
MATES NOAA Team Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017-present
☀ Collects and records data regarding derelict crab pots
☀ Analyzes crab pot make-up and identifies marine species
MATES Project Terrapin Hatchling Headstart Ambassador Manahawkin, New Jersey 2015-2017
☀ Communicated with schools to monitor the growth of Northern
Diamondback Terrapin hatchlings
☀ Managed information tables for the Hatchling Release day
MATES Research Assistance and Development Team Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017-present
☀ Assists incoming students with research topics for projects
Central Regional High School Field Hockey Bayville, New Jersey 2015-2016
☀ Junior Varsity, Left Wing
☀ Scored goals and assisted offensive line
Central Regional High School Lacrosse Bayville, New Jersey 2016-present
☀ Junior Varsity, Attack
☀ Shoots goals and advances ball towards the goal
Community Service
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps Seaside Heights, New Jersey 2015-present
☀ Volunteers 4+ hours yearly
☀ Gathers and disposes of litter found on the beach
☀ Documents type and frequency of litter collected
Seaside Park PTA Events Seaside Park, New Jersey 2015-present
☀ Provides 10+ hours yearly of service for events such as Halloween
parades, movie nights, Easter Egg Hunts, and Fish Hat parades
☀ Supervises children’s activity tables and facilitates group crafts
☀ Inventories prizes and snacks
Abby Yedman Photography, Photographer’s Assistant Seaside Park, New Jersey 2015-present
☀ Arranges and positions backdrops, lighting, and props
☀ Organizes portrait order forms and deposits checks
☀ Packages portrait orders

Work Experience
Park Bakery, Counter Service Seaside Park, New Jersey 2016-2017 (seasonal)
☀ Served bakery items to patrons
☀ Stocked cookie and bread trays
☀ Proofread pre-orders and handled payments
Playa Bowls, Counter Service Seaside Park, New Jersey 2018-present
☀ Prepares fruit bowls and smoothies
☀ Washes and slices fresh fruit
☀ Refills self-service supplies

Certifications and Personal Attributes

☀ Earned Boating Safety Certificate in the state of New Jersey
☀ Responsible and accountable student who fulfills commitments made
☀ Dedicates time to programs and events that influence young people in the community