I am Ekaterina Baranova

and, I am an achiever. a swimmer. a self-taught programmer. a baker. an ib high school student.

About me

Let me introduce myself


Ekaterina Baranova

Ekaterina Baranova

IB High School Student | Swimmer | Self-taught Programmer

With a heart full of passion and a mind focused on excellence, I am an 12th grade student athlete at Alonso High School and a swimmer at Berkeley Barracudas. With great interest in and dedication to both competitive swimming and computer science, I live my life while fulfilling it with great joy. I pursue not only in achieving of my goals, but also inspiring and uplifting those around.


Personal Achievements


    • Knowledge of website design, coding and development through Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Knowledge of Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Unweighted GPA of 3.91 and Weighted GPA of 6.55
    • AP Scholar Award
    • Ranked in the top 2% of the county
    • FBLA Website Coding and Development State Finalist (4th place)
    • Alonso FBLA Website Developer
    • Alonso FBLA Shirt Designer
    • Excellent communication, team-building , and organizational skills
    • Bilingual in English, Russian; level 5 Spanish
    • Creative skills in graphic design, social media management, baking and crocheting

Accomplishments in Swimming


    • Actively engaged in swimming for over 12 years
    • School and club records holder in multiple events
    • Top 4 finalist at state competitions since Freshman year
    • High School Swimming All-American since Sophomore year
    • Scholastic All-American Award Recipient
    • Swimming Junior Nationals Qualifier
    • High School swim team captain Junior and Senior years
    • Created school's swim team's logo and designed uniform
    • Directed school's swim team's Instagram page
    • 2022 USA Swimming Award Recipient for 50 Breaststroke
    • Interviewed and featured in the World of Westchase magazine as one of the “Athletes to Watch this Year”

Swim Specialties


  • Breastroke
  • Butterfly
  • Freestyle
  • Individual Medley

Clubs, Volunteer Experiences and Hobbies

Always seeking new information


  • FBLA Member

    I develop essential leadership, teamwork, and business skills through participation in competitive events and mentoring my underclassmen

  • Volunteer at ENGin

    I connect with and support Ukrainians in learning English and about American culture through weekly video-chat conversations

  • Volunteer at Metropolitan Ministries

    Contributed in helping those in need by working in meal preparation, and fostered a sense of community and purpose

  • Volunteer at Elementary School Multicultural nights

    Assisted in organization and celebration of diverse cultures

  • Baking

    A delightful hobby of creativity and relaxation through experimentation with flavors, textures, and sharing of homemade treats

  • Programming

    Exploration of problem-solving and creativity across Java, Python, and HTML

My Life

A gallery of Passion, Purpose, and Growth

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Little Explorer 2007

Little Explorer 2007

Pancake Making 2008

Pancake Making 2008

Sledding 2008

Sledding 2008

Vacation with Grandma 2008

Vacation with Grandma 2008

January 2011

January 2011

First 1st Place Medal 2012

First 1st Place Medal 2012

2015

2015

Summer Training 2015

Summer Training 2015

Pepsi and I 2015

Pepsi and I 2015

100 & 200 Breast Medals 2015

100 & 200 Breast Medals 2015

All Stars 2019

All Stars 2019

All Stars 2019

All Stars 2019

School Craft Project 2021

School Craft Project 2021

North Carolina 2022

North Carolina 2022

Breaststroke power work

Breaststroke power work

IB Pinning Ceremony 2023

IB Pinning Ceremony 2023

My Birthday in Orlando 2023

My Birthday in Orlando 2023

California Summer 2023

California Summer 2023

Birthday Cake for Ivan

Birthday Cake for Ivan

School Parking Spot 2023-2024

School Parking Spot 2023-2024

California with my family 2023

California with my family 2023

Mid-race moment

Mid-race moment

Sunset in Chicago

Sunset in Chicago

States 2023 with my brother

States 2023 with my brother

Napoleon for Thanksgiving

Napoleon for Thanksgiving

Junior Nationals 2023

Junior Nationals 2023

First Homecoming 2023

Gifts

Flying through the waves

Flying through the waves

Kyiv Cake 2024

Kyiv Cake 2024

education


  • September ’13 – May ’16 GYMNASIUM 1591 | MOSCOW, RUS

    1st through 3rd grades

  • August ’16 – May ’18 LOWRY ELEMENTARY | TAMPA, FL

    4th through 5th grades

  • August ’18 – May ’20 FARNELL MIDDLE | TAMPA, FL

    6th through 8th grades

  • August ’20 – Today ALONSO HIGH | TAMPA, FL

    9th through 12th grades

Contact

Get in touch with me


If there are any more details you would like to know about me, please do not hesitate to reach out

  • Tampa, FL
  • 813-408-1647
  • katebaranov@yahoo.com
  • @kate._baranova_