CC Mahoney
Brearley Science Club
New York,New York
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
I have many years of experience teaching, looking after kids, volunteering, and building community.
Work History
Water Safety Teacher
4 Months- Conducted water safety information sessions at public library, educating community members on safe practices and prevention strategies.
- Information included how to get out of a pool you can't stand in; beach and pool rules; what to do if you get caught in a riptide; who to go to for help if you get lost on the beach or by the pool, etc.
- Made activity packets for the young audience (preschoolers and kindergarteners) with coloring pages, pictures, matching, etc.
- Volunteered several afternoons to give these talks.
Swim Instructor
1 Year 4 Months- Instructed 4 year old swimmers in water safety, freestyle swimming, and pool rules
- Assessed student skill levels in a class of 10 students and adapted lessons to individual learning needs
- Supervised play time in the sandbox
- Had my own class of 4-year-olds every day with my senior staff.
- The kids took two weeks of classes at a time where I would begin to ease them into putting their eyes in the pool and by the end of their two weeks, almost all of my students were able to swim independently across the pool.
Little Pool Assistant/Potty Girl
3 Years 2 Months- Escorted preschoolers to restroom during their swim lessons
- Helped them take on and off their bathing suits and then wash their hands then safely walked them back to swim class
- Monitored pool deck for safety
- Cleaned up little pool area (3&4 year old pool) at the end of each day
- Restocked bathrooms with paper towels, soap, and toilet paper.
Delegate
2 Years 1 Month- Participated in nearly every conference since joining model congress in 10th grade, writing bills and developing public speaking skills.
- Learned about real life issues in our world today as well as getting a better insight into how our government works.
- Received an honorable mention in Princeton Model Congress 2025 in the judiciary committee.
Babysitter
2 Years 6 Months- At least once a week I babysit for busy families who need assistance. There are a few families: one with two boys, one with two very young girls, and one with two girls and a newborn baby boy.
- On school nights I pick them up from sports/activities, bring them home, help with homework, prepare dinner, care for pets, monitor bedtime routines, and put them to bed
- I also provide entertainment that is almost always screen-free by bringing games, playing pretend, and countless rounds of hide and seek.
- On weekends I often bring the kids to birthday parties/sports and pick them up to bring them home.
Riley's Way Chapter Project Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Member of Riley’s Way which is a service club that is focused on leadership through empathy and kindness.
- I have held a few leadership positions but my most involved position was club such as project manager.
- Members of the club go to community centers like Bronxworks to help out with their activities and food pantry. I delegated members of the club (and also participated myself) to events at Bronxworks like computer classes, self defense classes, food pantry, and craft classes.
- We also work with foundations such as Love for Our Elders among others. I helped manage the letters to the Elderly project.
Research Coordinator
3 Years 1 Month- My third year I was appointed research coordinator, which included working with the co-heads to research medical resources & plan activities for the club. I was able to educate members of medical science about scoliosis & its effects on the body and mind, plan meetings as well as advertise & help with bakesales & drives.
- First two years in this club I was just a member who participated in activities and occasionally led meetings.
- Third year I was appointed research coordinator, which included working with the co-heads to research medical resources & plan activities for the club.
- I was able to educate members of medical science about scoliosis & its effects on the body and mind, plan meetings as well as advertise & help with bakesales & drives.
Member
3 Years 1 Month- Helped club heads set up activities like making slime, and petri dish testing
- Participated in and even facilitated a couple of discussions about relevant science topics such as AI or how economics affects research
- Gave a few presentations to the club about great scientists I found interesting
Player
3 Years 3 Months- Competed on JV volleyball team for three years, contributing to team's success. Advanced to playoff tournament each season, showcasing teamwork and competitive spirit.
- Made lots of meaningful friendships, grew as a person, and greatly improved my volleyball skills. I played the position of setter, which required me to have connections with many people on my team to succeed in-game.
- I hosted several team dinners in my house to support team bonding, which I always saw positively affect how we played.
- I played on Varsity my senior year, and contributed by cheering my friends on and hosting more team dinners.
Student
2 Months- Took 2 online intro to psychology courses through Yale Coursera, one taught by Dr Paul Bloom and the other by Dr Marney White
- Dr Bloom's class taught me about the beginnings of psychology & introductory concepts like the Superego through scholars like Freud, Gauge, and Descartes.
- I was fascinated by concepts like defense mechanisms, psychoanalysis, classical conditioning, memory palace, the spotlight effect, etc.
- Dr Marney White's class was Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action, which was more public health oriented, using psychology to improve public health
- Learned about behaviorism, positive negative reinforcement, and punishment decreasing behavior, etc
- I listened to online classes, took tests, and explored science and psychology.
Education
Certification
American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
CPR/First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Water Safety Teacher
Sea Girt Library
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Student
Yale Coursera Psychology Course
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Swim Instructor
Silton Swim School
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Delegate
Brearley Model Congress
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Riley's Way Chapter Project Manager
Brearley Riley's Way Chapter
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Research Coordinator
Medical Science Club
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Member
Brearley Science Club
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Player
Brearley Volleyball
08.2023 - 11.2026Read More
Little Pool Assistant/Potty Girl
Silton Swim School
06.2021 - 08.2024Read More
The Brearley School
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