Executive Assistant Pastor

Sr Mary Aloysius Onwuegbuchulam, DDL, PhD.

*** ***** ****** ******** ** 60040.

USA

Mo: +1-785-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Personal Profile

An individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills demonstrated in all employment to date. A good communicator with the ability to establish good working relationship with all of my working contacts. Displays an ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Enthusiastic, confident and self-discipline with a keen eye for details, looking for a position which can offer the opportunity to utilise existing skills and develop new ones.

Key Skills

Good organisational ability, enthusiasm and self-discipline

Ability to encourage, motivate and inspire children while maintaining discipline

Excellent interpersonal skills- friendly, helpful, tactful and very reassuring

Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn new skills, prioritize tasks and work to deadlines

Knowledge of the USA, UK and Nigerian national curriculum and creative skills to find activities that interest and stimulate learning in children and young adults and the ability to get on with children of all abilities

Good planning and preparation skills with the ability to express myself clearly in speech and writing

Economical in the use of resources and excellent record keeping skills

Ability to explain ideas and information to people and remain calm and patient.

A positive attitude with an excellent problem-solving skills

Keyboard skills – good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc)

Ability to use own initiatives, handle a variety of tasks and support the needs of the members of my team

Employment History

Sept 2019 - present St James Parish Highwood Highwood, IL

Pastoral Assistant/Associate

In charge of three major areas - Administration/Communication/Liturgy:

Supervise:

any new office volunteer and provide direction and orientation

the Staff and maintenance workers

any construction work in the parish

Religious Education program

bulletins, weekend announcements, website, emails, and other office communications, monthly calendar

reach out to parishioners

write agenda of meetings

schedule and prepare notices of meetings

attend Archdiocesan conferences/webinars for reopening of church and Catholic schools

office purchases, invoice

the updating of parish forms, Mass book and Mass intentions

sorting of mails.

Sometimes I facilitate parish council meetings (Pastoral/Finance Councils)

Liturgy:

Assist the pastor in:

ensuring the smooth flow of the Liturgy especially during this pandemic

giving orientation to lectors for the new normal in preparation for the Sunday Liturgy

observing the church’s liturgical calendar

supervising the sacristy and liturgical vessels

supporting in other types of Liturgies/sacraments and parish ministries

setting up the Mass and getting the readings ready

scheduling of deacons and (guest priests) for the Liturgy and other Sacraments

scheduling for Advent/Lent reconciliation

preparing the stipends for deacons and (guest priests)

funeral Mass and supporting families of the deceased

supervising and counting Sunday collections and depositing at the bank

ensuring that no parishioner or groups feel neglected or pushed away from experiencing the presence of Jesus in the faith community.

May 2017 - present Daughters of Divine Love Congregation, American Region, US

Regional Vicar (voluntary)

Assume the duties of the Regional Superior whenever she travels abroad

In charge of the educational development of the Sisters in the Region

Collect copies of individual admission letters of student Sisters, scholarships, loans, and financial aid

Collect copies of student Sisters results, unofficial and official academic transcripts for proper documentation

Listen, support, advise and dialogue with student Sisters in their academic progress

Accept the semester requests of student Sisters on tuition, books and transportation

Execute strategies that are flexible, humane and accommodating for all student Sisters who are also working

Work hand in hand with the Regional Superior for the overall well being of all the Sisters in the Region, especially during this time of global crisis and pandemic.

Sept 2013 – June, 2014 The University of Kansas, Lawrence KS, USA

Graduate Research Assistant

Extensive review of policy, sociological and other literatures related to the issues of (1) regulations in the field of special education, (2) disproportionality and overrepresentation of minority students in special education and (3) race/ethnicity, class and gender inequality in formal organizations.

How related:

The position includes supportive roles in conducting statistical analysis of datasets, developing research designs and developing tables, figures and charts when necessary. And finally to participate in the preparation of conference papers and journal manuscripts that come out of the project.

Sept 2009 - Sept 2010 St Mary’s Catholic High School – Croydon, Surrey, London UK.

English Language Teacher

Planning and designing courses

Assessing and reporting on the progress of each student

Identifying the learning needs of individual students

Setting and marking tests or similar exercises

Assessing pupils progress through assessments and tests

Organising group work and individual tutoring

Preparing and planning lessons, marking work, writing student reports and attending meetings and parent’s evenings

General teaching duties including the provision of cover for absent colleagues and being responsible for other people’s safety or well-being.

Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 St Bartholomew’s Catholic Primary School – Rainhill, Merseyside, Liverpool L35 6NY

Teacher (Voluntary)

Teaching children in a mixed ability group using a variety of teaching methods, enabling the children to learn at different speeds

Preparing and planning lessons, marking work, writing reports and attending staff meetings and parents evenings

Using lessons to encourage and develop a variety of skills and using audio-visual materials and computers to stimulate interest and learning

Keeping attendance registers and performing some administrative tasks

Taking children out on trips or visits of educational interest.

Jan 2003 - Nov 2008 Regina Pacis College – Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.

Vice Principal Administration

Responsible for the management and supervision of secondary teachers teaching students aged between 11 and 18

Teaching students aged between 11 and 18, the work included preparing and planning lessons, marking work, writing student reports and attending meetings and parent’s evenings

Using teaching methods to suit a class of students with widely differing abilities, who are learning at different speeds

Combining traditional teaching sessions with smaller group work based on practical projects

Taking part in team meetings with other colleagues to discuss course issues as well as have contact with outside organisations such as examining boards or local education authority

Taking a register, distributing general information, giving guidance and supervising extra-curricular activities such as trips or visits of educational interest

Liaison with parents/guardians in respect of students careers or social issues

General team work including the provision of covers for absent colleagues.

Sep 1993 - Aug 1996 Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja – Archbishop’s House, Abuja, Nigeria

Confidential Secretary/Executive Assistant

Providing a confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Catholic Archbishop

Answering incoming telephone calls, dealing with routine enquiries, taking messages and deciding which calls need immediate attention of the Archbishop

Responsible for checking incoming mail, faxes and email and deciding which correspondence the Archbishop needs to look at or deal with personally

Organising and prioritising office correspondence on the Archbishop’s behalf and usually keep a computer and paper filing system so that documents can be found again when needed

Keeping the Archbishop’s diary and arranging meetings on his behalf, drawing up agendas for the meeting and taking accurate minutes and writing them up concisely afterwards

Making the Archbishop’s travel arrangements, reserving accommodations and planning the travel itinerary

Using my judgement to relieve the Archbishop of unnecessary pressures or frequent interruptions and thus making more efficient use of his time

Qualifications & Training

2013 – 2018 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, LAWRENCE, KS, USA.

PhD, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

2011 – 2013 LYNCH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, BOSTON COLLEGE, USA.

MED/CAES in Educational Leadership and Administration (with Summa cum Laude)

2010 – 2011 INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON - London, UK.

MA in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL)

2006 GAUDIUM Et Spes INSTITUTE – Abuja, Nigeria

Certificate in Pastoral Counselling

2005 BAYDEL COMPUTER SCHOOL – Abuja, Nigeria

Certificate in Computer Studies

1998 - 2002 UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA – Abuja, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts in Education (BA Ed – English Language)

1996 - 1998 KADUNA POLYTECHNIC – Kaduna, Nigeria

National Diploma in Secretarial Studies

1988 - 1991 DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE FORMATION HOUSE – Enugu, Nigeria

Diploma in Religious Formation

1982 - 1987 GIRLS SECONDARY COMMERCIAL SCHOOL – Aba, Nigeria

6 Credits in WASSCE (Equivalent of GCE ‘O’Levels) – English Language & Math included

Hobbies & Interests

I love reading and conducting researches into subject of interest to me. I enjoy listening to music and meeting people from different cultures and background with a view of sharing our cultural differences and learning how other people live. I like to socialise with my family and friends. I use meditation for relaxation and I write a lot.

References available on request

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