KAYODE NUGA, Ph.D.

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Redford, MI *8239.

313-***-**** acudo1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

University and 2-year College

Psychology and Education instructor and practitioner with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; a second Master’s degree in Secondary Education; a post Master’s Education Specialist certificate with a concentration in the Emotionally Impaired and Psychology and, finally, a doctoral degree in Special Education and Psychology;

Experience in the development of curriculum, the delivery of content and the assessment and evaluation of adolescent and adult learners in the tertiary system.

Experience in academic advising and in student mentoring;

A research focus that is driven by experience with students in the secondary and tertiary tiers of the educational system;

Experience supervising student psychology research papers;

Many years’ experience as faculty both in the US and overseas.

Inner-city Public School

Over ten years’ experience as s high school special education teacher in an inner-city Public Schools system with expertise in curriculum development, content delivery, evaluation and assessment of students both with and without special needs;

Experience in the use of appropriate behavioral intervention strategies to create a dynamic yet suitable learning climate for special needs students;

Experience in providing case management services for students with special needs;

Experience providing community based interactions for special needs students; also in interacting and collaborating with parents and other stake-holders as appropriate.

Diversity

Several years of high school as well as university teaching experience both here in the United States and overseas provide a unique experience in diversity in terms of race, ethnicity or socio-economic backgrounds of students, teachers, faculty and staff.

EDUCATION

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Ph.D. Special Education/Psychology (2013).

Dissertation: An exploration of the perceived academic self-efficacy and locus of control of urban students with learning disabilities.

Ed.S. - Education Specialist Certificate - (Special Ed/Psychology), (2008).

M.A. (Secondary Education) E/I, (2007).

Thesis: Positive Behavioral Support: One size fits all?

University of Lagos, Nigeria

M.S. Psychology (Industrial/Organizational), 1988

Thesis: The effect of organizational climate on the performance

of secondary school teachers.

B.S. (Psych) with Honors of the Upper 2nd degree 1973

Thesis: A study of Piagetian cognitive developmental stages in Nigerian schoolchildren

CERTIFICATION

State of Michigan Doctoral Education Limited License Psychologist (2016)

State of Michigan Temporary Limited License – Psychologist (2004);

State of Michigan Professional Education License;

(Special Education – Emotional Impairment) (2002);

Specific Populations Counselor Certificate (Substance Abuse and Prevention) Detroit, MI (2002).

WORK EXPERIENCE

University/ College

Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI

Adjunct Professor, Psychology (Sept 2000 – June 2015)

Developed curriculum and constructed syllabus in line with college guidelines and related to students’ identified needs;

Content Delivery: lectures, demonstrations, and activities which facilitate learning in and outside the classroom;

Teaching technology: experience in the use of Blackboard;

Supervised students’ academic projects’

Engaged in student advising to enhance student effectiveness;

Participated in the review and selection of new textbooks and other instructional materials which facilitate students’ learning;

Motivated students and taught classes in Introductory Psychology, Lifespan Development and Psychology of Adjustment;

Maintained a high retention rate;

Demonstrated ability to work with administrative staff for organizational effectiveness.

Contributed to the College’s immediate environment in fulfilling the college’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

Parkview Company LLC, Wayne, MI (2000-2002).

Psychologist

Performed intake functions;

Administered psychological tests;

Provided the appropriate interventions as dictated by the test results;

Generally provided case management for clients in my caseload;

Report Writing

Evaluated the effect of intervention on clients.

University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI

Visiting Instructor in Management,

College of Business Administration (1995 - 1996).

Participated in course design and constructed syllabuses that incorporated learning activities in line with the College’s objectives while providing flexibility for students’ learning needs;

Made recommendations for the modification of course curricula;

Delivered content while facilitating a learning environment that encouraged critical thinking;

Kept accurate records of students’ academic performance and used these records to motivate students;

Collaborated with faculty and staff to ensure the achievement of the goals of the College.

Inner City Public School

Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI (Sept 2000-June 2012)

Classroom Teacher (Special Education).

Prepared instructional material in accordance with State curriculum guidelines;

Delivered content consistent with student’s abilities;

Evaluated student performance while providing them with feedback;

Integrated modern technology as part of content delivery strategy to enhance student engagement;

Ensured a free and appropriate learning environment conducive to student.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Fluency in French.

Nature Watching.

Chess

Ability to relate easily to students and faculty including those from different cultural backgrounds;

Ability to work with administrative staff in order to achieve common organizational goals and objectives – improved student performance.

PUBLICATIONS

* Nuga, O. (2010). The good ol' days. In Oguntuashe, K. (Ed) A Festschrift in honor of Professor A.C. Mundy-Castle, a foremost Africanist Psychologist. Lagos: The University of Lagos Press.

* Nuga, O. (2013). “Does perceived self-efficacy influence the academic performance of students with special needs?” Paper presented and published at International Technology, Education and Development (INTED} 2014 Conference, Valencia, Spain. March 10 – 12, 2014

Book

Nuga, O. (1994): The relationship between self-beliefs and academic achievement (ISBN 978-3-659-20009-0). Saarbrücken, Germany: Lap-Lambert

PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Professional & Academic Development Seminar-Research Information Fair. Sept. 2013. Wayne State University.

International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2013), Valencia, Spain, March 4-6, Presentation: Poster based on the doctoral dissertation.

International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) 2014, Valencia, Spain, March 2014.

Paper presentation titled: “Does perceived self-efficacy influence the academic performance of students with special needs?”

6th International Conference on Development and Learning, London, England, July 2007.

WORKSHOPS

How to Get Published: Insights from Editors. PAD Seminar Series, Wayne State Univ., Dec. 2013;

Workshop on First Aid and CPL. June 2012.

Participative Technologies in the classroom. June 2012;

Blackboard Training, Wayne County Community College (2010).

Workshop on Embedding Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes in Regular Assignments 2005;

Workshop on Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2005;

Managing Anger, Resolving Conflict and Preventing Violence, 2005;

Workshop on Oppositional and Defiant Behavior in Children, 2004.

AWARDS

. University of Lagos:

National School Fund Prize for the best academic performance in the

School of Social Studies, University of Lagos, 1970/71.

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Dean’s Scholarship. 2008 – 2009; 2009 – 2010 & 2011 -2012.

Edna Crosson Endowment Award, 2007-2008; & 2008-2009.

David Adamany Endowment Award, 2006-2007.

Gillum End Annual Scholarship Award, 2006-2007.

David Adamany Pathways Award, 2005-2006.

Stark Smith Memorial Scholarship Award, 2006-2007.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Member, American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA)

MEMEBERSHIP OF HONOR SOCIETIES

Member (by invitation), Golden Key International Honor Society since 2008;

Member (by invitation) Pi Lambda Theta since 2008.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Local Coordinator, USA High School Program, Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE): Coordinated visiting foreign students’ Year Abroad program and supervised the activities of the host family.

Wayne State University Scholars’ Day. Member of the team that interviews and evaluates incoming freshmen for possible admission to the Irvin D. Reid Honors College of the university and the concomitant award of very generous university scholarships that last the duration of their entire university career provided they maintain a certain GPA.

Volunteer, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI (NODA –No One Dies Alone) program (2008-date).

Sitting by hospice patients in the last hours of mortal life. This is to provide support and the relief from despair that only a loving companionship can give to the departing thus easing their exit. Although unable to talk at this point, sensing the presence of a compassionate human being gives them a feeling of being loved and being cared for which is all they need to withdraw painlessly from their bodies.

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