Math Tutor with Special Needs Advocacy

Kala Barnes

***********@*****.*** Greenbelt, ****0, MD 301-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kala-barnes/35/102/8bb/ Summary

"Each one teach one." My mom is a retired elementary school teacher, and I was raised in an environment where I assisted in grading assignments, reviewing lesson plans, as well as helping my mom set-up bulletin boards in her classroom. I have been serving as a Sunday school teacher for a year. In addition, I worked in a teacher support role at Muriel Humphrey Day Care Center located in Virginia. I have also volunteered in several youth mentoring roles during my career in Corporate America. I would like to take a leap of faith and pursue a teaching career.

Work Experience

AWS Cloud Tester, IBM, IRS, and FedTec Clean Energy, Reston 10/2024 – 10/2025

Authored comprehensive functional testing scripts for a clean energy tax credit-based system.

Guided and mentored new team members on executing end-to-end test scripts. Forms definition Tester, IBM, IRS MeF (Modernized E-File), Germantown 05/2022 – 10/2024

Trained new team members on utilizing an automated tool for creating test data with maximum coverage.

Executed stylesheet test cases employing an automated test approach. Identified high-severity and priority defects critical to client expectations. Developed time-saving Python scripts to enhance the automated tool's functionality. Streamlined test efficiencies while utilizing the automated tool. Test Lead, IBM, IRS Return Review Program ETL (Extract Transform and Load), New Carrolton

09/2014 – 04/2022

Conducted testing and validation of trained model data via the SAS EP function, comparing model scores for accuracy.

Educated team members on the ETL automation testing framework. Provided effective solutions while troubleshooting ETL Informatica Workflow and session failures as well as data-related issues.

Engineered Python and Bash Shell scripts for automating test data creation. Linked Rational Functional Test Suites with requirements in the Rational Quality Management Tool.

Crafted complex SQL queries for testing fraudulent data selections in Big Data Analytics. Instructed end-to-end system test validation in performance production simulated environments.

Systems Tester, Rockwell Collins, Annapolis

11/2013 – 03/2014

Identified deficiencies and proposed solutions in the ECCP (COTS out-of-cycle) testing process.

Delivered training on operational scenarios based on frequency management requirements and design.

Developed comprehensive test plans with clear objectives and traceability for global link network management alarm and trap display.

Configured Multi-Digital Radios on the network for FAA/Harris Data Communication Lab validation.

Performed system-level testing of configured max/min thresholds based on aircraft logged onto satellite-based ground stations.

Validated Systems Operational Manual documentation. Led AOA (VDL) Station Customer Portal Outage Status for Harris-Users. Stability Systems Analyst, Lockheed Martin, ERAM (En Route Automation Modernization), Rockville

12/2010 – 08/2013

Facilitated lab bring-up for stability lab activities. Analyzed and reported on DR&A (Data Reduction and Analysis) status regarding over 1,000 simulated active flights from ERAM ZDC to adjacent facilities, including local ARTs and simulated host facilities during test runs.

Created Problem Trouble Reports for issues surfaced in the lab or during DR&A Test Procedures execution.

Instructed on key flight analysis techniques to identify high-priority software bugs during simulated flight activities.

Stability System Regression Team Lead, Lockheed Martin, ERAM (En Route Automation Modernization), Rockville

12/2012 – 06/2013

Guided lab bring-up tasks affected by hardware configuration changes. Facilitated and presented status meetings with Stability and DR&A stakeholders. Delivered accurate status and reporting to management for all lab activities and DR&A tasks.

Tested, analyzed, and identified impacts missed during lab bring-up due to hardware configuration changes.

Instructed SIG (System Implementation Group) 675 to ensure all ICAO Flight Plans were formatted correctly.

Scheduled lab regression test activities and reported metrics on planned versus actual lab utilization.

Led cost-benefit analysis for implementing a new DR&A web-based test tool. Systems Engineer Lead, Lockheed Martin, US (2010) Census, Greenbelt 05/2010 – 12/2010

Modified requirements in the Rational Req Pro database per software change request. Facilitated discussions with IPT leads to communicate schedule adjustments based on newly added requirements from software change requests. Coordinated status, schedules, and facilitated meetings with the US Census customer and other stakeholders to manage the NAS (Storage Units) relocation from customer sites to the Greenbelt, MD US Census location.

Systems/Test Engineer, Lockheed Martin, US (2010) Census and Canadian, Greenbelt 08/2009 – 11/2010

Trained the US Census form definition testers on the Census Paper Workflow Sub- system.

Performed data analysis to verify successful inbound and outbound transmissions of external interfaces with US (2010) Census stakeholders. Facilitated and presented external interface status meetings with customer stakeholders. Created Problem Trouble Reports for all external interface activities that deviated from specifications defined in the Interface Control Document. Documented and reported software issues using Rational Pro ClearQuest during testing and verification of form definition requirements for US Census forms. Test Lead, Lockheed Martin, (Integrated Submission and Remittance Processing), Greenbelt 06/2006 – 08/2009

Led a joint test team comprised of Lockheed Martin and IRS customer personnel. Managed cost accounts and provided variance explanations for cost and schedule. Facilitated the development of functional integration test entities and plans with the IRS customer.

Trained, taught, and presented detailed testing instructions for the submission and remittance processing sub-systems.

Assisted in the installation and regression testing of core functions at an IRS customer site.

Authored test assessments for IRS legislative changes affecting VB6 code. Presented weekly planned versus actual test status metrics to the program management team.

Composed approximately 500K system integration and test basis of estimate (bottom-up approach) for VB6.net proposals to the IRS.

Regression Test Lead, Lockheed Martin, ATOP (Advanced Technologies Oceanic Procedures), Rockville

04/2005 – 06/2006

Trained and taught ICAO and NAS air traffic messaging to air traffic control students at the FAA site.

Developed success criteria addressing customer-defined requirements. Determined priorities based on customer needs via change requests. Led and facilitated customer meetings to discuss and prioritize Anchorage IOC (Initial Operation Capability) PTR (Problem Track Reports). Instructed FAA customers in ATC scenario development. Served as the air traffic technical point of contact for regression team members. Oversaw evaluation of site-specific radar, conflict prediction, and reporting. Systems Analyst, Lockheed Martin, Algorithm and Accuracy Validation/Conflict Prediction, Rockville

08/2001 – 04/2005

Instructed on map conversion algorithms.

Established and assessed test cases for trial FAA CNS requirements. Formulated success criteria addressing customer-defined requirements. Served as formal site acceptance tester at the Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York customer location.

Implemented and demonstrated change requests to FAA customers. Resolved defects in simulation software testing scenarios at the Anchorage site. Test Engineer, Lockheed Martin, ATOP Applications (Computer Human Interface), Rockville 07/2001 – 11/2001

Developed and executed product test procedures related to computer-human interfaces. Instructed and reviewed CHI-related product tests in collaboration with the FAA customer. Sunday School teacher (Pre-K and K), Lifehouse Church, Beltsville MD 11/2024 – Present

Reviewed and edited Sunday school lesson plans.

Engaged children in story and prayer circle time, fostering connection with God/Yah/Jesus.

Adjusted the Sunday School schedule to accommodate the needs of all children, including bathroom breaks.

Assisted special needs children in understanding and learning bible lessons. Taught Sunday School and delivered bible lessons.

Guided children in arts and crafts activities.

Displayed daily Bible verses on the bulletin or chalk board. Integrated healthy snacks into the snack time routine. Special Needs Teacher Assistant, Muriel Humphrey Day Care Center, Woodbridge Va 06/1995 – 06/1997

Provided diaper changing services for children with special needs. Assisted children requiring support during lunch.

Tutored children needing supplementary instruction in academic subjects. Supported children in the completion of arts and crafts projects. Successfully completed CPR and First-Aid certification. Developed and implemented creative play activities for children during free time. Youth Mentor - Girls (Ages 12-17), GEMZ Christian mentoring program with Adeola, Greenbelt 03/2011 – 03/2013

Supported youth in reinforcing the importance of a healthy lifestyle through exercise and positive eating habits.

Educated youth on puberty changes and hygiene practices. Guided youth in comprehending biblical lessons.

Facilitated youth in achieving fitness walking goals. Engaged youth with arts, crafts, and game activities. Youth Ministry Bible Study Teacher Support Age (12-18), Lifehouse Church, Beltsville 02/2024 – Present

Presented devotional Bible lessons to youth groups. Prepared and provided healthy meals for youth, promoting healthy eating habits. Supported arts, crafts, and recreational game activities. Assisted in enhancing Bible story comprehension among youth. Education

Master of Science, Systems Engineering: Concentration in Project Management, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

2002 – 05/2005

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro 1997 – 05/2001

GPA: 3.48/4.0

Skills

Certificates

AWS Cloud Practitioner

2023

IBM(IGNITE) Quality/Test Engineering Methods (Automation, Optimization, Tools, Defect Prevention) Courses

IBM

05/2019

IBM Agile Explorer Badge

IBM

09/2020

IBM Government Insights and Solutions Silver Badge IBM

12/2019

IBM Agile Advocate Badge

IBM

01/2022

IBM SaFe Agile certification

IBM

04/2022

Engineering Leadership Development Program

Lockheed Martin

Completion of Lockheed Martin SEPP (Systems Engineering Principles and Practices) Course Lockheed Martin

2013

IT JIRA Test Management Tool XML spy validation SQL Commands SQL *PLUS Oracle Databases UNIX platform Bash Shell Scripting PERL Scripting VB6 VB6.net Microsoft Office Suite C ++ Microsoft Excel Macros DOORS/RQM (Requirement Management Tool) Python 3.9 ETL Databricks Teaching Training Leadership Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Analysis Management

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