Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Mary A. Kalu
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
ablq2z@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To secure a professional position that matches my highly qualified credentials and experience.
Employment History
Substitute Teacher/Professional Educational Services Group, LLC
Washtenaw School District, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, MI 1/07 to present
Teaching K-12 required subjects and disciplines.
Research Interviewer/Monitor
Data Stat, Ann Arbor, MI 9/03-2/09
Conducted interviews or surveys with people from various economic and social backgrounds regarding patterns of behavior, acquired
medical or financial services. The projects were completed for research purposes for universities (including University of Michigan,
Harvard Medical School, University of Pennsylvania, University of California, etc.), and government agencies. Trained groups in
completing interviews and the techniques involved in entering accurate data. Monitored projects and interviewers for quality assurance.
Tutor
Club Z In-Home Tutoring, 2/02-9/03
Taught math, reading, writing, and academic skills to students in their homes.
Part Time Instructor
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, 2/02-5/02
In addition to instruction, accountable for preparation hours for each course taught, schedule and notified students for consultation and
participated in college-sponsored professional development activities. Duties also included evaluation of performance regarding teacher
preparation and teacher practicum in various classroom settings.
Educational Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services, Ann Arbor, MI 8/00-9/01
Supervised, directed, and monitored Lead Teachers and Child Development Assistants in activities to attain goals and quality service.
Assisted the director in implementing operational guidelines and procedures required by licensing requirements.
Third Grade Teacher
Johnston Elementary School, Irving, TX 8/99-8/2000
Provided and implemented weekly lesson plans based on goals of curricular outlines. Taught Third grade: math, reading, English, spelling,
science, and social studies.
Resource Teacher
Obadiah Knight Elementary, Dallas, TX 1/99-7/99
Designed and implemented daily reading, math and science lessons for students in 4 th and 5th grade. Encouraged and monitored each child’s
progress.
Director/Administrator of a University Child Care Center
Part-time Faculty Instructor and Program Coordinator
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 8/97-5/98
Planned, organized, and directed childcare facility. Duties included, but were not limited to: coordinating a monthly curriculum; making
hiring recommendations; staff evaluations; providing on-going group and individualized in-service training; collecting enrollment fees and
maintaining accurate financial records; completing monthly reports to licensing agencies; maintaining state standards in programs; staff and
facility monitoring in order to comply with state regulations to ensure annual certification; attending professional meetings, and serving on
the University and Student Services committees.
Lecturer and instructor for Early Childhood Education Courses in Child Development and Teaching Practice. Taught a total of five courses
during fall and spring terms and compiled project proposal to establish an early childhood program to serve more students and children on
campus.
Teacher
American International School, Lagos, Nigeria, 8/87-3/97
Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for students; encouraged, monitored, and evaluated each student’s progress; trained and
supervised teachers/assistants; participated and contributed to the accreditation process; committee member for textbook selection,
educational fair, yearbook, young authors, talent show, faculty advisory, as well as, teacher representative for the school board of directors.
Special Education Teacher
State of Michigan, Pontiac, MI 9/85-9/86
Taught and tested academic and routine skills to emotionally impaired students between the ages of five and fourteen. The goal of the class
was to provide individual instruction to enable students to return to a regular classroom setting. Provided extensive services and training in
life skills and counseling.
School Social Worker/Substitute Teacher
Taylor School District, Taylor, MI 12/83-4/84
Conducted social and educational histories for I.E.P.C. s; helped administer psychological testing. Collaborated with teachers,
psychologists, speech therapists, and counselors to form individual plans regarding educational and social goals to improve achievement
and performance. Caseload range from 30-40 students per month. Taught as a substitute teacher in K-12 grades.
Curriculum Lab Manager
University of Michigan-Education Dept. Dearborn, MI 1/81-1/82
Duties involved management and maintenance of an educational lab designed to facilitate the needs of students and professors. The lab
contained materials and various technology including computers, scanners, and software.
Family Service Social Worker
State of Louisiana, Public Assistance, 8/78-1/80
Responsible for interviewing, counseling, financial budget computation, narrative dictation, processing and filling, as well as, information
and referral services. Determined the eligibility (according to specific guidelines) of clients receiving federal/state assistance; completed an
average of 200 cases a month.
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Brown County Head Start, 1/77-6/78
Liaison between parents and teachers in order to meet the individual needs of forty families. In addition, actively participated in grant
proposals and written reports for Head Start.
Director
YMCA, Mankato, MI 1/75-9/76
Volunteered at the YMCA for about a year prior to securing this job. Directed various physical, emotional, and social activities for youth
ages 10-19 years of age. Directed a Youth Center which involved over 50 youths. Supervised Outreach Workers (6 employees). Conducted
council meetings and organized staff scheduling, along with counseling meetings each month designed to advise youth regarding their
goals and social development.
Education, Licenses, and Certificates
Master of Arts, August 20, 1982, University of Michigan, major: Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science, June 8, 1978, Mankato State University, major: Elementary Education
Nine credits towards a Ph-D, Wayne State University, major: Higher Education.
12 credits towards an Education Specialist Degree at the University of Phoenix,
Major: Leadership and Curriculum Instruction
30 professional course credits from: Winona State University and St. Mary’s College.
Provisional Teaching License with State of Michigan, credentials from MN, MI, TX.
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