Nicole M.

Celani
601 Vairo Boulevard State College, PA 16803 570-292-3934 nmc5152@psu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To gain acceptance into DeSales University for their Physicians Assistant Graduate Program EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Bachelors of Science in Biology, Genetic Developmental Biology Option Expected graduation: May 2013 GPA: 3.85 Major GPA: 3.80 Deans List: Fall 2009-Fall 2011 Inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Dr. Lee J. Silverberg, Penn State Schuylkill 2010-2011 Organic Chemistry Presenter, N.M. Celani, J.M. Rabb, and L.J. Silverberg, Improved Process for the Preparation of PhINTs, American Chemical Society Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting, University of Maryland. N.M. Celani, J.M. Rabb, and L.J. Silverberg, Improved Process for the Preparation of PhINTs, Organic Syntheses, submitted. WORK EXPERIENCE: Learning Assistant for Developmental Biology Course Fall 2012 Learning Assistant Analyzed and applied research based pedagogical practices Conducted self-run session to facilitate group problem solving Developed skills in oral communication and applied techniques to facilitate active learning The Center for Academic Excellence, Penn State Schuylkill 2010-2011 Tutor Professionally trained in situation tutoring, learning styles, group tutoring and one-on-one tutoring Tutored subjects including Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, and History Ritas Italian Ice, Schuylkill Haven, PA 2008-2011 Manager Promoted to the level of manager within one year of employment Scheduled employee shifts and was promoted to food production Managed fundraisers and advertising for the store including Alexs Lemonade Stand and the Relay for Life

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP: Golden Key International Honor Society 2011-2012 -Community Service Co-Chair -To be inducted must be in the top 15% of Class Member of the American Chemical Society 2009-2012 Member of Blue and White Society 2009-2012 -Helped build school spirit and organize trips to sporting events Member of Student Government Association 2011-2012 MORALE Committee Member for THON 2012 2011-1012 - Ensured the safety and wellbeing of the dancers through physical and emotional support THON
weekend and extended my assistance to the THON Community throughout the entire year.

Member of Keystone National Honors Society

-Honor society for Penn State students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher

2009-2011 2009-2011 2009-2011 2009-2011

Member of Biology Environmental Club Member of Co-ed Cheerleading Team, Penn State Schuylkill Member of Student Organizations Club

-Selected from Office of Student Affairs to be a part of a student panel for the interview process of a new staff member on campus

THON Chair 2010-2011 -THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. They work to raise money towards the fight
against pediatric cancer. Our group raised more money in 1 year, than in the previous 5 years combined.

Member of Student Panel

2010

HONORS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS: Jim and Peg Stine Scholarship, Penn State University Fall 2009-Spring 2013 -Presented by the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce Bert Elsbach Trustee Scholarship, Penn State University Spring 2012 -Given for outstanding academic achievement. Humanitarian Award/Public Service Award, Penn State Schuylkill Spring 2011 -Given to a student demonstrating outstanding academic achievements and public service from The
Community Affairs Committee

The Director of Student Affairs Award, Penn State Schuylkill 2010-2011 -Given in recognition of an outstanding registered student organization that has made the largest strides
of improvement throughout the year in enhancing student life and the out-of-class experience at Penn State

Brian D. and Janet P. Kramer Scholarship, Penn State Schuylkill Fall 2010-Spring 2011 -Given for outstanding academic achievement Chemistry Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Penn State Schuylkill 2011 Biology Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Penn State Schuylkill 2011 SKILLS -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite References available upon request