TAYLOR DONOVAN

20 Olivia Way
Jackson, New Jersey 08527
Tdonovan397@gmail.com
Home Phone: (723) 928-1811; Cell Phone: (908) 839-0431
Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math 700, Critical Reading 630, Writing 670=Score: 2000 Expected Graduation: June 2015
SAT Subject Tests: Math II 610; Molecular Biology 640
ACT, with writing: 31
Unweighted GPA: 91.989


Leadership/Research Experiences
MATES Summer Experience Intern (120+hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey Summer 2013
Selected to intern as a co-leader and teaching assistant in a four-
week summer program that taught middle-school children about the
local environment through field work and hands on approaches

Sea Nettle Ecology Research Group Manahawkin, New Jersey 2012-present
Interviewed local ecologists, scientists, and fishermen and collected
data concerning the marine species Chrysaora Quinquecirrha
Presented research at The Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Conference at the
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve

MATES Project Terrapin (100+hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2011-present
Tended to the medical and physical needs of Northern Diamondback
Terrapin hatchlings from hatching to release
Elected as Hatchling Coordinator Co-leader

U Got Brains Champion Schools Program Manahawkin, New Jersey 2012-present
Created a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted
driving and managed school presentations and bulletin boards
Presented to drivers-ed classes and PTSO meeting attendees
Elected Education Committee Co-leader


Recognitions/Awards
MATES Chapter of the National Honor Society
Applied and granted membership
Manahawkin, New Jersey 2014-present
MATES Freshman Research Project Manahawkin, New Jersey 2011-2012
Received Honorable Mention for research of shade tolerance of
the plant species Impatiens wallerana


Extracurricular Activities
Jackson Memorial Jaguar Marching Band
Selected to perform in:
2013 Presidential Inaugural Parade
2013 Tournament of Roses Parade
2014 National Cherry Blossom Parade Washington, D.C.
2013 Giants vs. Redskins Half-Time Show
2014 St. Patricks Day Parade in NYC
2013 Disneyland Electric Light Parade
US Bands Group VI A National Champions 2013-2014
Jackson, New Jersey 2011-present
Howell Academy of Dance Diamond Dancer Howell, New Jersey 2002-2014
Selected to be a member of the studios competition dance team
Will lead the Walt Disney World Dance the World Parade 2014

St. Aloysius Alter Server Jackson, New Jersey 2008-present
MATES Spanish Club Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2011-present
MATES Math League Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2013-present

Community Service
St. Aloysius Carnival VIP Day Jackson, New Jersey 6+ hours (yearly)
Managed games/food stands at a carnival for special needs people
Barnegat Bay Blitz Long Beach Island, New Jersey 8+ Hours
Cleared debris displaced by Hurricane Sandy from the Barnegat Bay