James D.

Mahoney
jamesd.mahoney15@gmail.com

EDUCATION State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY

BA/MST in History and Adolescent Education, Expected Graduation Spring 2018
Undergraduate GPA: 3.87, Magna Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE Literacy Tutor at SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY (February 2017-April 2017)

Tutored student one on one in literacy, writing, and word study in a seven week program
Designed individualized lesson plans for the student that focused on using their strengths to
assist in weaker skills
Coordinated various activities with other tutors and their students to actively engage students of
varying performance levels
Engaged student in both long and short term goals for increasing literacy skills in reading, writ-
ing, and word study

Substitute Faith Formation Teacher at St. James RC Church, Seaford, NY (January 2017-
Present)
Created lesson plans for Grades 4 through 8 for seventy-five minute class periods
Managed classrooms of students ranging in size from 10-30
Utilized multimodal forms of instruction during the class period

Alcohol & Other Drugs Peer Educator at SUNY Plattsburgh (Spring 2015-Spring 2017)
Provided AOD-related presentations to campus audiences in residence halls, fraternities, sorori-
ties, and other campus organizations
Developed AOD programs and materials for various college age audiences
Provided nonjudgmental, holistic, and asset-based support to meet other students where they are
at and provide options reflective of each individuals story

Music Ministry Assistant, St. James RC Church, Seaford, NY (2014-Present)

Led rehearsals consisting of groups ranging in size from 15 to 35 members consisting of both
familiar hymns and songs and teaching new hymns and songs to two choirs
Assisted the Director of Music in choosing challenging pieces for each group to perform at con-
certs that matched the groups abilities to perform
Created a Rehearsal and Performance Schedule for the Music Ministry in conjunction with the
Parish Calendar

AWARDS/HONORS
Cardinals Care: You Made a Difference Program, SUNY Plattsburgh (March 2017)
Rewarded to students, faculty and staff for exceptional service above and beyond the call of duty
as part of the Civility and Community Building at SUNY Plattsburgh
Outstanding History/Adolescent Education Major, SUNY Plattsburgh (April 2016)
Awarded based on academic excellence, dedication to learning the craft of teaching, and
evidence of superior potential for achieving teaching excellence.
Redcay Honors Program Scholarship, SUNY Plattsburgh (April 2016)
Awarded based on performance at an exceptional level in courses other than honors
seminars and be an academic and intellectual leader in these courses
Deans List (Fall 2014-Present), SUNY Plattsburgh

SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Publisher)
Macintosh Programs (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)