Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteering
References
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Ryan McMahon

Ryan McMahon

Summary

Dedicated and coachable college student majoring in math education, distinguished by a robust work ethic and substantial part-time work experience. Proven leadership acumen in roles such as an undergraduate course assistant, elementary school volunteer, high school mathematics classroom aide, and food pantry volunteer coordinator. Boasts an exceptional academic profile, consistently achieving high grades and test scores as a James Scholar at UIUC, engaging in meaningful research endeavors that demonstrate a commitment to scholarly exploration in math education.


Committed to advancing understanding in math education, actively pursuing professional teacher endorsements in Middle Grades Mathematics (5-8) and English as a Second Language (K-12), complemented by a minor in statistics. Meticulous and detail-oriented, excelling in observational skills, organization, and communication—attributes contributing to academic success and readiness for diverse workplace settings.


Passionate about fostering positive change in education, actively seeking part-time roles aligned with aspirations of becoming a future high school math educator, particularly interested in opportunities as a teacher assistant to further hone practical skills.

Work History

Volunteer Coordinator

SD308 Food Pantries
Oswego, IL
07.2021 - Current
  • Pantries Serving: Kendall County Community Food Pantry (Oswego Satellite Location) and Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Food Pantries
  • Supervised volunteers in multiple shifts and informed them on their responsibilities.
  • Streamlined the volunteer onboarding process for improved efficiency and increased retention rates.
  • Managed a database of over 200 volunteers, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy access to information when needed.
  • Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.

CS 124 Course Assistant

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods and learning styles.
  • Developed course materials that promoted active learning and facilitated effective instruction.
  • Assisted professors in designing engaging curriculum that aligned with learning objectives and standards.

Student Classroom Volunteer

University Primary School
Champaign, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in managing fourth and fifth grade classroom
  • Mentored struggling students, leading to improved academic performance and confidence.
  • Facilitated small group sessions for targeted skill-building in reading, writing, and math.
  • Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
  • Actively working on a research project, targeting alternative pedagogical methods, with Principal.

Executive Board Member

SD308 Superintendent Student Advisory Committee
Oswego, IL
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked with a selective group of students to address student voice concerns within the school district
  • Held meetings with other students, the SD308 Superintendent, SD308 administrators, two high school principals, and board members
  • Formulated new school board policy on addressing sexual harassment and made plans to address teacher & student interaction and addressing student mental health concerns

Youth Sports Referee

Wheatland Athletic Association
Aurora, IL
08.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced game experience by consistently enforcing rules and maintaining fair play.
  • Promoted sportsmanship among players through clear communication and fair decision-making.
  • Provided guidance to new referees, sharing best practices and mentoring them in their roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Mathematics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Oswego High School
Oswego, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Community Engagement
  • Community Outreach
  • Volunteer Management
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Coachability
  • Classroom Management
  • Limited Working Proficiency in Spanish
  • Java Programming Language

Volunteering

  • Senior Classroom Aide for Honors Geometry & AP Statistics, Taught Lessons in Teacher's Absence
  • Oswego High School Student Liaison, Character Counts! Coalition for Oswego & Montgomery
  • Volunteer Youth Baseball Coach, Oswego Baseball and Softball Association
  • Oswego High School Collaborative Adaptive P.E. Mentor

References

Michelle Earley, SD308 Assistant Director of Engagement

mearley@sd308.org | (630) 608-5026


Greg Pelzer, Former Math Teacher & Mentor

gpelzer@sd308.org | (630) 636-2109


Elizabeth Palatine, Former Food Pantry Director

ejpalatine@gmail.com | (630) 551-5537


Don Evans, Wheatland Athletic Association Flag Football Director

dmevans@yahoo.com | (630) 202-8761

Timeline

CS 124 Course Assistant

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
01.2024 - Current

Student Classroom Volunteer

University Primary School
08.2023 - Current

Executive Board Member

SD308 Superintendent Student Advisory Committee
09.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer Coordinator

SD308 Food Pantries
07.2021 - Current

Youth Sports Referee

Wheatland Athletic Association
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Mathematics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

High School Diploma -

Oswego High School

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