Alexandra Serino

978-729-0884 a_serino1@salemstate.edu

Education
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Concentration: Environmental Studies
Chemistry Minor
Overall GPA: 3.99

May 2016

Scientific Skills
Laboratory

Skilled in ELISA testing, Gel Electrophoresis (polyacrylamide and agarose), cell-fractionation, spectrophotometry,
Restriction Digest, ALU Insertions, recrystallization, preparation of acetanilide, preparation of ortho- and paranitroaniline, aromatic nitration, thin layer chromatography, column chromatography and dehydration of alcohols
Field Work
Skilled in seine fishing, quadrat sampling to estimate forest diversity, measuring dissolved oxygen content, measuring
substrate percentages, counting taxa, demographic studies to create and compare survival curves, animal behavior
studies and proficient with the use of dichotomous keys.

Relevant Coursework
Cellular and Micro Biology
Evolutionary Morphology
Organic Chemistry
Genetics

Behavioral Ecology
Natural History of Vertebrates
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Impact Assessment

Work Experience
Bank Back Up Head Teller
May 2015
Beverly Bank
Provide account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, issuing savings
withdrawals, recording night and mail deposits, selling cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e-bonds,
answering questions in person or on telephone, and referring to other bank services.
Reconcile the cash drawer and vault by proving cash transactions, counting and packaging currency and coins,
reconciling loan coupons and other transactions, turning in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller and
maintaining supply of cash and currency.
Teaching Assistant
Sept. 2014
Salem State University Center for Academic Excellence
Laboratory Assistant for Biological Organisms
o Assist in demonstrating techniques including dissections to a laboratory class with up to 20 students in
attempts to increase their knowledge.
Tutor for Organic Chemistry
o Create detailed practice scenarios and exams on course content to enhance students understanding of the
material.
o Provide extensive one on one services to multiple students, which resulted in a full grade increase on two of
the students second exam.
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
Aug. 2006
Dance Enthusiasm
Instruct dance techniques including conditioning to dancers ranging from 3 years old to 18 years old.
Choreograph solos, duets, trios and group routines in many disciplines for the competitive team. The duets and
multiple solos became national champions.

Skills, Awards & Involvement

Skilled in the Electron Scanning Microscopy
Awarded an Undergraduate Research Symposium Certificate
Earth Day Symposium Award Recipient
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Member
Biological Society Student Member
Student Veteran Organization Member