Eleanor Carrano

 Eleanor M. Carrano 15749 Rosemont Ln. Ramona, CA 92065 -- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Research Assistant, May – December 2016 Performed scientific research, data analysis, and reporting in lab studying terrigenous sedimentation on coral reefs Participated in related public outreach, including development of website content for Coral Bay Community Council, U.S. Virgin Islands CORNERSTONE THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTRE Ramona, CA Operations Assistant, March – July 2016 Cared for horses and ranch property, including feeding, cleaning, exercising, and landscape maintenance INSTITUTE OF READING DEVELOPMENT San Diego, CA Teacher, Summer/Early Fall 2015 Taught reading, reading comprehension, and study skills to students from pre-K to adult Worked extensively with graduate and continuing education students using graduate level texts ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT Phoenix, AZ Central Arizona Project Native Fish Intern, May – August 2014 Assisted native fish biologists in fish conservation projects consisting of field and office work Monitoring of native species Removal of non-native species Equipment maintenance and logistics Data entry UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS Irving, Texas Phi Beta Kappa Writing Intern, Spring 2014 Wrote and conducted research and interviews for articles published in The Key Reporter, Phi Beta Kappa’s publication for news and alumni relations General Biology Teacher’s Assistant, Fall 2013 Assisted with instruction of General Biology Laboratory BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY La Jolla, California Informal Educator, June – August 2012 Demonstrated science experiments and led activities Interpreted hands-on live animal displays Worked indoors in a classroom and outdoors in the field Worked with fellow interns and camp staff to create science-related games and activities Supervised campers during snorkel, surf, and other water experiences SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY San Diego, California Laboratory Technician, Summer 2010, 2012 Worked in biochemistry laboratory studying mechanisms of iron uptake and storage in marine gamma proteobacteria Performed bacterial culturing, protein isolation and purification Oceanography Teacher’s Assistant, Fall 2017 – present Taught and tutored laboratory sections for undergraduate oceanography course DOOLEY'S 5, 10 & 25 STORE INC. Fredericksburg, Texas Seasonal Inventory Worker, December – January- Manually performed inventory Book-keeping Store maintenance Customer service ~ EDUCATION Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, California High School Diploma, May 2011 4.21 GPA Freshman, Sophomore of the Year Recognition of Superior Achievement in Scholarship Award, 2008 Recognition of Outstanding Scholarship,- Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership California South Seminar Ambassador 2009 San Diego County Recognition of Superior Achievement Award in English III Honors San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team Member,- Rotary Club Student of the Month High Merit Poet, “Young Poets Speak Out” Anthology, California – Spring 2006 University of Dallas Irving, Texas B.S. in Biology, May 2015 3.986 GPA Dean’s List, 2011-15 Highest Grade Point Average, Class of 2015 Passing Comprehensive Exams with Distinction Award in Biology, 2015 Phi Beta Kappa inductee, 2014 University of Dallas Trustee Scholarship Knights of Columbus John W. McDevitt Scholarship Presenter/Student Host, Association of Core Texts and Courses Student Conference, 2015 Phi Beta Kappa Symposium coordinator, 2015 Presenter, Texas Chapter of American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, 2015 Section and Academic editor, University of Dallas Journal of Science, 2014-15 Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Student Scholarship, 2013 The Academic Award, University of Dallas Rome Program, Spring 2013 BioBlitz environmental education outreach group leader, 2012 Nominee for DiLorenzo Sophomore Essay Prize, University of Dallas Nominee for Phi Beta Kappa Writing Internship Nominee for Barry Goldwater Scholarship Eucharistic Minister, Church of the Incarnation Campus woods clean-up coordinator,- Tri Beta community garden co-founder University of San Diego San Diego, California M.S. coursework in Marine and Environmental Science, Fall 2016 San Diego State University San Diego, California M.S. in Geological Science, in progress (expected graduation December 2019) ~ COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS Local community: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Staff Officer (Secretary) Volunteer at Cornerstone Therapeutic Riding Center for the mentally and physically disabled Volunteer at Hearts and Hands Animal Rescue County of San Diego Student Poll-worker (Gubernatorial primaries, 2010) Political canvassing, local Walk for Life participant Parish: Pro-life ministry, Eucharistic ministry, Knights of Columbus events, Feed the Hungry events, church cleaning volunteer Extracurricular: Ramona High School Girls Swimming (Varsity-), piano, ballet, horseback-riding, SCUBA certification Fund-raising, public speaking experience Experience ensuring safe contact between public and wildlife