A. John Mooney
Exton
Summary
Dedicated entry-level English teacher with background in English and history. Committed to providing quality instruction in a positive and welcoming classroom environment that brings ot the best in all students. Experienced with collaboration in lesson and unit planning. Excited to explore opportunities to teach social studies as well as English.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
West Chester University of PA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to guide students toward unit learning objectives.
- Worked with classroom teacher to develop and refine engaging and informative lesson plans.
- Assessed students' written and oral work to identify and address areas of improvement.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, staff, and administrators.
Building Substitute Teacher
STS
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented classroom teachers' plans to maintain student progress toward learning objectives.
- Used classroom management skills to establish a positive and productive learning environment.
- Developed positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and administrators.
District Substitute Teacher
STS
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
- Implemented lesson plans left by teachers to maintain student progress toward learning objectives.
- Exercised classroom management skills to encourage a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
Daily Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught regular, honors, and AP classes at K-12 schools in Great Valley and Unionville-Chadds Ford districts, including Great Valley High School (Malvern, PA), Great Valley Middle School (Malvern, PA), and Unionville High School (Kennett Square, PA).
- Classes covered include English, Social Studies, World Languages, Business, Science, Mathematics, Special Education, and Physical Education.
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Taught classes at K-12 schools including Wissahickon High School (Ambler, PA) and Shady Grove Elementary School (Ambler, PA)
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Taught regular and honors classes at high schools including Conestoga High School (Berwyn, PA), Council Rock North High School (Newtown, PA), and Council Rock South High School (Holland, PA)
- Building substitute teacher for Council Rock South High School
- Classes covered include English, Social Studies, World Languages, Music, Art, Philosophy, Communications, Business/Technology, Science, Mathematics, Special Education, Physical Education, and Health
Administrative Analyst
Old State House Museum
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Museum of United States history based in the original state capitol building of Arkansas.
- Managed museum’s social media accounts, organized and conducted fundraising efforts by direct mail and online.
- Presented lectures on U.S. history.
- Conducted analysis of museum attendance and effectiveness of educational programs.
Program Assistant
Old State House Museum
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Presented guided tours of the original state capitol building of Arkansas.
- Hosted guest speakers and musical and theatrical performances.
- Organized and participated in educational outreach programs about U.S. History.
Lecturer in History
University of Oklahoma
09.2007 - 05.2011
- Taught undergraduate and graduate courses on United States and African history.
Visiting Assistant Professor of History
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught courses in modern African history to undergraduate students
Graduate Student Assistant
Gilder Lehrman Center for American History
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Summer Seminar for Teachers: “The American Civil War: Origins and Consequences, Battlefields and Homefront.”
Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Facilitated group discussions and graded student work for courses in U.S
- And African history for undergraduate students
- Included Rise and Fall of the Slave South, Modern U.S
- History, Early African History (to 1800), Modern U.S
- History (1800-present)
Research Associate
Virginia Center for Digital History
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Researched, developed, and maintained historically based educational web site projects, including “Valley of the Shadow” and “Virtual Jamestown.”
Education
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2025
Ph.D. in History - Early And Modern United States, Africa
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VirginiaM.A. in History -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VirginiaB.A. in English And History (double) - double
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VermontSkills
- Lesson planning
- Administering assessments
- Collaborating with faculty
- Writing instruction
- Classroom management
- Building positive relationships with students, staff, and administrators
Languages
French
Timeline
Student Teacher
West Chester University of PA
01.2025 - Current
District Substitute Teacher
STS
12.2023 - 05.2024
Building Substitute Teacher
STS
08.2023 - 05.2024
Daily Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
09.2022 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
09.2020 - 11.2020
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
10.2019 - 03.2020
Administrative Analyst
Old State House Museum
09.2014 - 01.2016
Program Assistant
Old State House Museum
03.2013 - 09.2014
Lecturer in History
University of Oklahoma
09.2007 - 05.2011
Visiting Assistant Professor of History
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2006 - 01.2007
Graduate Student Assistant
Gilder Lehrman Center for American History
01.2006 - 12.2006
Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia
01.2001 - 01.2004
Research Associate
Virginia Center for Digital History
01.2000 - 01.2004
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. in History - Early And Modern United States, Africa
University of Virginia
M.A. in History -
University of Virginia
B.A. in English And History (double) - double
Middlebury College
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