Mary Lou Kandigian
Westfield
Summary
Educational professional well-prepared to contribute to teaching-adjacent roles. Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while attending to detail. Strong organizational practices and communication skills. Known for innovating and working independently. Highly discrete in processing confidential information. Self-directed and motivated in every job I had held.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute High School Teacher, Part-time
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
03.2025 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Cultivated culture of respect and empathy among students, promoting safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Court-Appointed Special Advocate (volunteer)
CASA of Passaic & Union Counties
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports and documentation for court presentations, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Testified in court and provided voice for foster children.
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials, and other individuals to better understand child's needs.
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to court.
- Empowered children''s voices by representing their interests during critical decision-making processes affecting their lives.
- Researched each client's case to become familiarized with his or her background by carefully reviewing available documents.
Teacher of Mathematics
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
01.2004 - 01.2024
- Courses taught: AP Statistics, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Mathematical Statistics & Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Geometry, Personal & Business Finance.
- Introduced business-focused data analysis with Business Intelligence & Analytics primarily using Microsoft Excel.
- In response to student interest, expanded the data science portion of Mathematical Statistics & Data Science course to emphasize introductory statistics including confidence intervals and hypothesis tests primarily using Python.
- Adapted teaching, assessments, and resources for students with IEPs, 504s, and advanced skills to ensure their highest learning was achieved. Assisted students in developing study habits and time management skills.
- Curriculum writer: AP Statistics, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Personal & Business Finance. Revised curriculum for Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Statistics & Data Science.
- Curriculum Coordinator: Collaborated with administration and educators on curriculum scopes and sequences for academic and business vocational courses. Initiated adoption of AP Statistics and AP Capstone courses.
- Middle States Association of Secondary Schools Accreditation Coordinator for the Academy for Information Technology (AIT), a college preparatory career academy high school in the UCVTS district. Led thirty faculty, staff, and administration through two seven-year cycles for accreditation.
- Business Program Advisory Board Member at AIT, continuing participation. Consult with industry professionals to evaluate and improve relevance of business CTE programs for students.
- Research Mentor for AIT students in the AP Capstone Research program: Advise students on the statistical analysis aspects of their AP Capstone Research project.
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction
Kean University
Union, NJMaster of Science - Statistics
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Business Administration - Statistics concentration
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Various educational and statistics technology applications
Certification
New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of Mathematics certification
Timeline
Substitute High School Teacher, Part-time
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
03.2025 - Current
Court-Appointed Special Advocate (volunteer)
CASA of Passaic & Union Counties
01.2025 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
01.2004 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Statistics
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Statistics concentration
Temple University
Master of Arts - Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction
Kean University