Sr. Pedro Chinedu Opara

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Unite *4

Schenectady, NY 12304

518-***-****

adj2ai@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

St. Bernard’s School of Theology and ministry. M.A (Theological Studies)-2020

National Open University of Nigeria. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)- 2017

Albany Medical Center – Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 4 Units, 2013-2014

Walker Career Center, Indianapolis USA - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – 2009

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria – Masters in Public Administration (MPA) – 2005

The Pro-Family Life Association of Nigeria (P.L.A.N.) Natural Family Planning, Billings Method (NF P) – Certified instructor –2005

Catholic Diocese of Minna,Nigeria –certified counselor for HIV/Aids -2004

Formation Years in the Religious Order 1998-2001

Emmaus School of Evangelization, Nigeria-Diploma in Evangelization-1998

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria – Bachelor’s Degree B. A Hons. (Philosophy) – 1995

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria – Diploma in Theatre Arts (DTA) – 1992

School of Basic Studies - Cross Rivers State, Nigeria- IJMB ‘A’ Levels_ 1988

Ogudu Grammar School – G.R.A., Ogudu, Ojota . Lagos, Nigeria- WASC 1983

WORK EXPERIENCES

2020- Present: Ellis Hospital, Schenectady NY :Volunteer Chaplain

2020-Present: Home Instead Senior care -Care Giver

2014 -2019 St. Martin de Porres Girls Grammar Sch. Onicha- Olona, Delta State, Nigeria.

2009 -2012. Huser Home Care

Activities of Daily Living

Bathing, dressing, eating and grooming

Assistance with transportation.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Indianapolis

2008 – 2012. Part-time Religious Administrator

Parish Ministry

Taught Catechesis

Hospital Visitation

Director, Divine Mercy Academy

2001 -2008: Trained Church leaders (Seminarians, Leaders of different organizations within the church)

Brought approximately 1,000 future Church leaders to new levels of proficiency

Primary teacher for Evangelization and Divine Mercy Devotion

Ardent promoter of Divine Mercy Devotion

Taught counseling techniques

Home to home visitations

Hospital apostolate

Prison visitation

Religious Formation, in Delta State, Nigeria.

1999– 2001: Taught English Language and Literature in English on Apostolate work

Taught Social Studies in primary school, Delta State, Nigeria

Directorate of Social Welfare, Nigeria

1995-1996: Taught guidance and counseling to high school students

Helped to promote fellowship among Catholic college students. Niger State, Nigeria.

Median Communications, Nigeria

1992 : Helped in editing news for the Local newspaper

Distributed newspapers in the localities

News hunting for the local newspaper

SKILLS:

Sense of hospitality

Sense of humor

Cares for others

Strong organization skills

Great interpersonal skills

Flair for drama, choreography, directing and script writing

Commitment to Service

Counseling skills

Administrative skills

Good communication and organizational skills

Enthusiasm, flexibility, and willingness to work as a team

Capable of coordinating activities

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Power point

REFFERNCES

Mr. Aloysius Kabunga

Director of Pastoral Care, St. Peter’s Hospital Albany

315 S

Manning Blvd,

Albany NY 12208

323-***-****

Rev. Dr. Simon Udemgba

523 Michigan Ave

Schenectady, NY12303

Phone 518-***-****

Katherine Hanley, CSJ

40 North Main Ave

518-***-****

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