DANIEL C.

SHAW
Buffalo, NY

dcshaw@buffalo.edu

EDUCATION
The State University of New York College at Buffalo
Master of Science, Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration, 3.94/4.0
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 3.17/4.0

Buffalo, NY
May 2017
Buffalo, NY
May 2013

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Summer Bridge Program
Buffalo, NY
Assistant Residential Director
Summer 2016
Oversaw and supervised all Residential Counselors and students
Served as liaison between academic and residential staff
Planned and implemented academic and recreational programs
Enforced program regulations and policy
Facilitated and organized staff training
Teaching Assistant/Academic Tutor (Psychology)
Summers 2009 to 2013, Summer 2015
Mentored incoming freshman in transitioning into the academic life of a university setting
Taught note taking and study skills techniques necessary for academic success
Introduced students to psychological theory and principles
Directed and instructed nightly group review sessions
University at Buffalo Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Buffalo, NY
Graduate Intern
Spring 2016
Engaged students in one-on-one or small group settings with activities such as personal statements,
interview preparation, and letters of recommendation.
Lead workshops for McNair seminar course
Contributed to students success through academic advising, counseling and mentoring
Guided students through the graduate school application process
Maintained accurate collection of data and records required for official and unofficial reporting
purposes
Buffalo State College Career Development Center
Buffalo, NY
Graduate Student Assistant for Student Employment
Fa1l 2015 to Spring 2016
Connected students with local and national employers for full/part time and internships opportunities
Critiqued, reviewed and edited student resumes and cover letters
Researched and facilitated new methods for bringing more employers to campus
Advertised all events and opportunities via social media
Planed and organized Job and Internship Fair, Student Employment Week and award ceremonies
Provided intake counseling to students and direct them to appropriate counselor
Cora P. Maloney College Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Buffalo, NY
Academic Tutor (Psychology) / Academic Coach
Fall 2009 to Spring 2013
Tutored hundreds of undergraduates in various psychology classes
Drafted lesson plans, learning objectives and facilitated adaptive study skills workshops
Specialized in serving various cultures, especially English as a Second Language (ESL) students
Coordinated and presented at tutor training workshops

University at Buffalo Psychology Department

Buffalo, NY
Teaching Assistant
Fall 2009 to Spring 2013
Held six office hours a week to review, dissect and clarify course material with students
Explained unclear concepts for students during one-on-one and group sessions
Instructed students how to critically think about topics
Organized and ran examination study groups and review sessions for 40+ students

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Association (GSA) Student Welfare Committee
Buffalo, NY
Chair
Fa1l 2015 to Present
Charged with examining graduate student life and recommending policy to meet graduate students
needs
Supervise a ten member committee
Coordinate and oversee all professional, social and academic events
Stimulate and improve student-faculty relations

RESEARCH/ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE
Psychosocial Physiology Laboratory (SPP)
Buffalo, NY
Research Assistant
Fall 2010 to Summer 2014
Studied topics concerning stress and coping and its effects on oneself
Interacted and communicated directly with participants when running experiments
Converted data collected from studies into more comprehensive forms
Ronald E. McNair
Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate Intern
Sumer 2012
Research associate for sponsored project that examined the immediate emotional consequences of social
rejection
Presented findings at the annual McNair Conference via poster and oral format to fellow scholars and
faculty

CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS
Buffalo State College Graduate Student Association, President

Fall 2016 to Present

WORK HISTORY
M&T Bank
Contractor (card services)
Derrick Corporation
Inside Sales

Buffalo, NY
May 2015 to August 2015
Cheektowaga, NY
July 2014 to March 2015

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
College Student Personnel Association Of New York State
Western New York Association of College Career Centers
National Orientation Directors Association

Spring 2016
Fall 2015 to Present
Fall 2015 to Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

SUNY Diversity Fellowship
Tutor Certification, College Reading & Learning Association
Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program Scholar

Fall 2015
Fall 2012
Fall 2012