Mary Yalenga Mkandawire

Passionate Mathematics Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse Mathematics curriculums covering wide range of subjects i.e Calculus, Algebra and Trigonometry. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

In 2023-2024, I received a scholarship to pursue a Master's degree at the University of Cincinnati.

After graduating with a Bachelor's degree with distinction, I received a MasterCard scholarship award to pursue a Master's in Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University-South Africa in the year 2015-2016.

While in South Africa I was privileged to receive a Baobab Travel Award for MasterCard scholarship recipients, where a community of high-achieving students was built, in 2016.

I received the Dean's List award for being an outstanding student in my third (2013)  at the University of Livingstonia.

I received the Dean's List award for being an outstanding student in my third (2012)  at the University of Livingstonia.

Head of Mathematics Department-Catholic University of Malawi, 2020-2022

Head of Mathematics Section-University of Livingstonia, 2014-2015

• Coordinated courses offered within the section
• Allocated Courses to members in the section
• Identified adjunct lecturers, if need be
• Coordinated end of semester examinations and results for submission to the Head of Department
• Advised the head of Department on other matters relating to staff and students Welfare in the section
• Assisted students to register for courses by providing relevant information.

Warden-University of Livingstonia 2016-2018

• Welcoming new and old students on the day of arrival
• Making hostel allocations
• Promoting a collegiate atmosphere and good order in the Hall/House of residence for the general benefit of residents
• Attending to students who are sick, Scheduling hostel meeting

Hostel Advisor- University of Livingstonia,  2011-2013

• Welcoming and assisting all new and returning students as they get settled
• Monitor study hours-Music off at a certain time, limit disturbances
• Communicating concerns about troubled students (academic, potential behavioral problems, family issues that may be a distraction)
• Scheduled and lead hostel meetings as needed

Mathematics Class Representative- University of Livingstonia ,2011-2013

• Acted as a bridge between students and faculty, relaying important information, updates, and announcements.
• Helped organize Math study sessions or group discussions to enhance understanding of the material and promote collaboration among students.
• Informed students about available resources such as tutoring services, online materials, and study aids.
• Helped resolve any conflicts or issues that may arise within the class or with faculty, seeking assistance from higher authorities when necessary.

• American Mathematical Society from January 2023 to Present
• Sothern African Mathematical Society From March 2021-December 2024
• Keeping Girls in Science with Catholic University of Malawi from 2020-2022
• Faculty of Science Association with Catholic University of Malawi 2020-2022
• SCOM 2008-2022

• Supervised team of 10 staff members at Catholic University of Malawi.
• Collaborated with Other Mathematics departments across the country in the development of curriculum review at Catholic University of Malawi.
• Achieved 78% Students Performance in Mathematics in the year 2021 through effectively helping with office hours and extra assignment.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop the department Budgets at University of Livingstonia and Catholic University of Malawi.
• Supervised more than 30 Students Projects and Research from University of Livingstonia and Catholic University of Malawi.