James Dooley

Experience

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  The South Bronx Educational Foundation

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Teacher

  SBEF’s mission is to foster the development of 300+ young people so that they may go on to lead productive lives and build healthy families. They offer programs in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that promote the intellectual, cultural and moral growth of youth. The school is located in Bronx, NY as part of the South Bronx Educational Foundation and was founded in 1988.*Taught and mentored math, science, history, literature, and writing to students with a range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.*Gained buy-in from students when academic and personal problems arose through understanding and compassion.*Optimized relationships with parents and guardians through strong communication skills and mutually agreed upon solutions. Show less

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  Little Flippers Swim School, Winchester, MA

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Instructor

  Little Flippers Swim School opened in July 2012 in Natick, MA. Expansion happened in July 2016 with a second facility opening in Winchester, MA. Little Flippers is a proud and active member of the United States Swim School Association and USA Swimming.*Spearheaded instructional lessons for all participants.*Coached, trained, and mentored new instructor hire

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  Winchester Boat Club

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

  Winchester Boat Club is a private club, located on the shore of Upper Mystic Lake in Winchester, Massachusetts with sailing, swimming and other activities available for their members. WBC is the home to the second largest Snipe Fleet in the United States, to very active N-10, Club 420, Optimist fleets, and to swimming and sailing. Originally founded as a canoeing club over 100 years ago, they have continued to flourish over the past century developing into a social family club centered around sailing and swimming.*Piloted the training, support, and mentorship for 200 children and young adults. *Spearheaded the execution of all weekly meets. *Overhauled traditional approach to practices ~ leading to significantly improved performance levels. *Optimized parent/guardian involvement creating enhanced cooperation, understanding, and team member satisfaction. Show less

  • Head Coach

    May 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Coach

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
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  The Edge

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  The Edge is a seminar program for young men in high school. The Edge gives students the practical, intellectual, and moral foundation to be a man of character. Through a combination of classes, one-on-one mentoring, interactive sessions, and career presentations by successful professionals, The Edge helps students to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to be effective in college and later on as a father, a professional, and a citizen. • Assisted professor in facilitating seminar discussion. • Lectured on morality, conscience, and natural ethics. • Advised high school seniors on the college application process. • Lead analysis of key philosophical ideas that underpin contemporary culture. Show less

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  Partnership Schools

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  English and Theology Teacher at Saint Mark the Evangelist

  -Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA using data-driven Reading Reconsidered Curriculum-Taught 6th-grade Catechism - Communicated weekly with parents about student growth and progress,recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.-Optimized curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meetrequirements and needs of different learners.-Administered daily lesson assessments and standardized tests (MAP/State Testing) toevaluate student progress. Show less

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  Society of Jesus

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Jesuit Novice

  - Participated in the religious life of the community, including Liturgy of the Hours, dailyprayer, Holy Mass, etc.- Ministered twice weekly in the Onondaga County Justice Center, leading BibleStudies, prayer, and visiting inmates.-Underwent the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius 30-day retreat.

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  Catholic Diocese of Peoria

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Substitute Teacher

  -Worked as a substitute teacher in four schools: Grades 2-12. -Long-term subbed as a Theology teacher at Peoria Notre Dame High School.

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  Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

  Jul 2023 - now

  Teacher