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Tefera B. Metaferia
1142 Meyer St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 691 – 8641 ∙ tefera16985@yahoo.com
Information Technology professional with more than 12 years of instructional experience in higher education learning
environments and research, with a background of teaching courses such as MIS, Introduction to Computers, Systems
Analysis and Design, and Logic. Looking for teaching and other academic position at entry level.
Key Skills
 Planning, installing, upgrading, and configuration computer hardware and software
 Theoretical understanding of C & C++ (not a programmer)
 MS Office, MS Project Software, SAS, Gantt, Pert
 Ensure the security of an organization’s network and electronic documents
 Trouble shooting and desktop support
 Instruction in Colleges and Universities using student centered methodology
 Curriculum Development
 Research and Student Advisory
Certification
 IT Management -Software and Databases(Alison)
 Teaching Certifications(Ethiopia)
 Certificate of Completion of the CAIP(St.Louis International Institute)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management Department Head and Senior Lecturer, St. Mary’s University, Ethiopia 04/2007 – 12/2009
 Led, coordinated, assigned and supervised over 40 staff members in Management department
 Developed Educational technology curriculum for Business Management undergraduate Students
 Delivered instruction on technology integration to teachers and prospective teachers.
 Taught Management Information System, Information Communication Technology and Sociology courses
 Instructed Information Security, Project Management, System Analysis and Design
 Taught Logic Philosophy
 Prepared, supervised, and evaluated exams, and documented results
 Advised, and evaluated Senior papers to Management undergraduate students from 2006-2009
Lecturer, St. Mary’s University, Ethiopia 11/2006 – 03/2007
 Taught Management Information System, System Analysis and Design, Logic, Sociology
 Coordinated and conducted undergraduate courses.
 Scheduled and led small group training sessions.
 Supported and helped students regarding purpose and use of technology in classroom
Lecturer at Micro Link Information Technology College, Ethiopia 08/2003 – 08/2006
 Delivered instruction on Management in Information Technology, utilized case studies in instruction
 Inspired students to integrate technology into daily classroom activities
Instructor at Wondo Genet Forestry and Wild Life College, Ethiopia 01/1998-01/2001
 Delivered instruction on Western Philosophy, Research Methods and Logic
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Managing Information Technology GPA 3.94 2013
Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, Missouri
Higher Diploma Teaching Methodology 2003
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Master of Science in Information Science 1999
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Relations 1997
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

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Other Experience
 Worked as an Executive Director at Transparency Ethiopia an affiliated local NGO.
 Administration manager at a Private firm in Ethiopia: July 1999 – October 2002.
 Assistant Literature Expert to combat deforestation, environmental degradation and wild life extinction.
 Public relations expert
Publications:
 Authored five novels in the Amharic (Ethiopian) vernacular and published four.
 2 translations of documentary films with sub-titles (EFC).
 Prepared teaching materials.
 One unpublished novel manuscript.
References:
1) Rachel Mapp: Professional Expert and CAIP Advisor to Foreign Professionals, International Institute
Rer9197@gmail.com
2) Professor Kendall Davis: Program Director, Information Technology Degrees (LCIE)
Linden wood University, 400 N. Kings highway, 3rd Floor, Room 302, St. Charles,MO.63301
KDavis1@lindenwood.edu, Telephone: (636)949-4708 Program Manager at Monsanto
KendallDavis@KLDConsulting.net, Telephone (877)510-0606,3)
3)Nicholas Dima, PhD, Retired Professor Of International Studies, 8686 N. Ironwood Reserve Way,
Tucson, AZ, 8574