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Sedar Fred Pougaza

Bayonne, NJ 07002
sfpoug@gmail.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sedarpougaza/

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Experienced Economist, Statistician, Financial Economist, University and College Professor, Analyst, Researcher, Writer, Administrator, Educational Technology Leader, Innovator for school systems, Educator, and Coordinator. Demonstrated ability to motivate, manage and lead people. Fluent in French and English. Strives to exceed professional and personal goals. Dedicated, Reliable, Detail-Oriented, Resourceful, Goal-Oriented, Result Oriented, Responsible, Productive, Flexible, Fast, Proficient in the use of analytical, statistical and computer software packages, Fast Learner, Multitask and Efficient, Effective Problem Solver, and Effective Independently and as Team Member. Has strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills. 

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE 

Adjunct Professor, January 2017 – Present

New Jersey City University, Economics and Finance Department - School of Business, Jersey City, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time

· Design and implement syllabus for Financial Literacy, Business Statistics, Foreign Trade, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Money and Banking, Money and Markets, and Current Economic Issues courses.

· Deliver lectures face-to-face and online, create, and administrate assignments and exams.

· Maintain records of student attendance, grades, and progress.

· Submit students grades and attendance rosters within deadline. 

· Follow-up and ensure students follow the rules and regulations of the university.

· Attend trainings and departmental meetings to enhance professional development.

· Engage students in class discussion and help them to best understand the economic phenomena that drive our global interdependent economies.

· Prepare a very diverse student population to apply critical thinking to everyday problems and the larger issues facing our society and become effective leaders.

· Write recommendation letters for students to attend graduate studies and get jobs. 

· Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and issues of Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education, Behavioral Finance, Marketing, Technology and Organizational Behavior and talking with colleagues in the field and participating in professional conferences and seminars.

Accomplishments: Apply pedagogical technology such as Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, MyEconLab-Pearson, Connect-McGrawHill, Gamification, MyStatLab-Pearson, MindTap-Cengage, HyFlex and Zoom to interactive course instruction to enhance student learning. Guide students to do research, write and present quality papers on economics and current topics. Help the University to increase student enrollment and graduation rate.

Teaching Specialist in Economics, International Money and Finance, and International Trade September 2022 – June 2023

Stockton University, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Galloway, NJ

Job Type: Contract 

· Provided instruction in assigned face-to-face and online courses to a diverse student population.

· Designed and implemented course syllabi.

· Used technology to effectively teach Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, International Money and Finance, and International Trade classes.

· Improved students’ performance.

· Hold office hours. 

· Mentored students throughout their program by providing support and coaching.

· Provided regular and timely feedback to students and responded to student questions.

· Took student’s attendance and engaged students with discussion and Learning Management System. 

· Submitted students grades and attendance rosters within deadline. 

· Attended faculty and departmental meetings as scheduled.

· Wrote recommendation letters for students to pursue graduate studies and apply for jobs. 

· Participated in Stockton University activities, functions, and meetings as required.

Accomplishments: Provided students with quality education and leadership skills needed for real life. Helped Stockton University located in New Jersey to increase enrollment and graduation rate.

Adjunct Professor, September 2021 – Present 

Stockton University, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Galloway, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time

· Provide instruction in assigned face-to-face and online courses to a diverse student population.

· Design and implement course syllabi.

· Use technology to effectively teach Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, International Money and Finance, and International Trade classes. 

· Improve students’ performance.

· Mentor students throughout their program by providing support and coaching.

· Provide regular and timely feedback to students and respond to student questions.

· Take student’s attendance and engaged students with discussion and Learning Management System. 

· Submit students grades and attendance rosters within deadline. 

· Attended faculty and departmental meetings as scheduled.

· Participate in Stockton University activities, functions, and meetings as required.

Accomplishments: Provide students with quality education and leadership skills needed for real life. Help Stockton University to increase enrollment and graduation rate.

Adjunct Professor, January 2023 – Present 

Wagner College, Department of Economics - Nicolais School of Business, Staten Island, NY

Job Type: Part-Time 

· Make course syllabus available for accreditation after designing it. 

· Implement syllabus for Methodology and Research of Economic Thought and a broad range of Economics classes.

· Teach capstone and seminar courses to students so they can develop a methodological sensitivity to approaching current economic and business problems as well as reflecting on the historical development of economic thought. 

· Provide all students with an excellent course experience while teaching them twenty first century competencies they need for the real world. 

· Assign, supervise, and evaluate group projects and presentations until their completion. 

· Guide students to do research, write quality papers, and develop effective presentation skills.

· Use Learning Management System such as Moodle to teach courses.

· Participate in and complete trainings for professional development. 

· Write recommendation letters for students. 

· Turn grades to the Registrar’s Office at the end of the semester within deadline. 

Academic Instructor, July 2022 – Present

New Jersey City University Pre-College/GEAR UP Programs, Jersey City, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time

· Assess the skill level of students and align classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.

· Provide instruction in Money Management and French that encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.

· Provide students with instruction emphasizing real life applications and simulations.

· Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.

· Provide technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications. 

· Provide students with learning experiences requiring them to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and the ability to use technological resources in developing solutions to problems.

· Develop course curriculum, administer exams, and complete grading in a timely manner. 

· Create a classroom environment in which students’ needs and interests are addressed.

· Demonstrate the ability to use and apply technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems.

· Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.

· Maintain attendance, classroom discipline, grade, and other required records.

Adjunct Professor, September 2018– Present 

Essex County College, Business Division, Newark, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time

· Provide instruction and student advisement for Essex County College’s face-to-face and online Economics, Finance, and Business courses.

· Prepare course materials such as syllabi, quiz and homework assignments, projects, handouts, and projects.

· Administer exams, assign grades and participate in a faculty-led teamwork approach to retention and students’ success.

· Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

· Maintain student’s attendance records, grades, and other required records.

· Submit grades to the Registrar’s Office at the end of the semester within deadline. 

· Hold regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

· Attend faculty and division meetings as scheduled. 

· Write recommendation letters for students to pursue their studies at university level. 

· Participate in and complete trainings for professional development.

Accomplishments: Apply pedagogical technology such as MyEconLab-Pearson, Connect-McGrawHill, Moodle and Zoom to interactive course instruction to enhance student learning. Provide students with the foundations of economics and finance. Teach effectively and with success Money and Banking, Principles of Economics and a range of courses offered by the Business Division at Essex County College. Help the Business Division at Essex County College to maintain its accreditation. Contribute positively to Essex County College’s goals to offer high-quality education to a diverse community to exceed its expectations and increase graduation rate.

Adjunct Professor, November 2017– Present

Union County College, Social Science, Business and History Division, Cranford, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time 

· Teach face-to-face and online Economics courses incorporating interactive approaches, technologies, methods and an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures, and national and international perspectives.

· Design course syllabus and implemented syllabus for Economics classes.

· Turn grades to the Registrar’s Office at the end of the semester within deadline. 

· Attend faculty and division meetings as scheduled. 

Accomplishments: Apply pedagogical technology such as Canvas, MindTap-Cengage, Connect-McGrawHill and Cisco Webex to interactive course instruction to enhance student learning. Provide students with economic foundations. Help the institution to increase graduation rate.

Professor, June 2019– August 2019

JNC Study Abroad Platform, Shanghai, China

Job Type: Contract 

· Effectively taught three United States university-level classes ~ Money and Banking, Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) and Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) and Credit Selected Studies for Summer 2019 Session at Shanghai Campus: Xianda College of Economics and Humanities Shanghai International Studies University from Monday through Friday every week for two hours per day per course.

· Provided students with a good background in Economics and Finance and helped them to think critically.

· Guided students with research, developing survey and presentations of projects on different topics related to Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Money and Banking, Monetary Policy, Entrepreneurship, Poverty, Inequality, Economic Growth, and International Finance.

· Students passed with good grades every rigorous exam after teaching and engaging them with passion.

Substitute Teacher, April 2016 – Present

Bayonne Board of Education / ESS The Education Staffing Solution, Bayonne, NJ

Job Type: Per-diem 

· Teach all grades and all subjects. 

· Create a spirit of excellence in academics, lifelong learning, and a strong sense of community for all students.

· Prepare students for success in college, leadership, and life.

Shipping Coordinator, September 2014 – April 2016

Courier Systems Inc., Bayonne, NJ

Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time

· Coordinated, scheduled, and shipped items domestically and internationally. 

· Created invoices, generated shipping paperwork, and completed shipping transactions using WorldShip Manager, FedEx, USPS Software and Microsoft Office in an appropriate computer system.

· Provided customer service daily through phone and emails addressing customer concerns. 

· Assisted management on various projects and training new employees.

· Maintained quality service by following company standards.

· Performed general administrative functions when needed, including answering phones, typing correspondence, copying, ordering supplies etc. 

· Prepared and shipped 200-300 UPS and Fed- Ex packages daily using WorldShip Manager Software.

· Insured accuracy distribution lists of all items purchased and shipped. 

· Maintained shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history information to customers on request.

· Examined data record for completeness and accuracy.

· Investigated and resolved account specific issues related to the delivery of customer packages. 

· Supervised training and provided guidance within shipping and receiving area. 

· Maintained knowledge of current international import/export regulatory requirements.

Research and Teaching Assistant, December 2012 – May 2013

The New School for Social Research – Economics Department, New York, NY

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time

· Effectively designed and implemented programs of research under the supervision of the designated Research Professor in Economics Department at The New School for Social Research.

· Assisted with weekly teaching sessions, lab sessions, syllabus, creation of Blackboard Software lesson tutorial, development of teaching materials, creation of and grading of assignments, research, and conducted one on one student tutoring.

· Collected and analyzed data for trends using statistical tools.

· Served as liaison between faculty and students.

· Conducted research reviews; Presented case studies and orchestrated discussion groups.

· Researched, assisted with the implementation of teaching strategy, and helped students to understand the main concepts behind the course. 

· Supervised students’ research projects and evaluated presentations.

· Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and progress.

· Proactively participated in the University Pedagogy Seminar and the Introduction to Teaching Workshop.

· Met with faculty to discuss students' grades and/or students’ completion requirement.

Fee Board Representative of Economics Department, May 2011 – May 2013

The New School for Social Research, New York, NY

Job Type: Part-Time, University Service

· Managed allocated funds.

· Assessed Fee Board Application submitted by students seeking reimbursement for conference during which they presented a paper and represented the New School University. 

· Reimbursed conference registration fees, as well as legitimated travel and accommodation expenses.

Administrative Assistant, September 2007 – May 2012

The New School University – Information Technology, New York, NY

Job Type: Part-Time

· Efficient administrative and managerial support for Assistant VP for Information Technology and team.

· Calendar management, appointment setting, synchronized schedules for meetings.

· Answered phones and retrieved voice messages; Recorded and delivered accurate and timely messages.

· Worked on projects including design and coordination of the new building.

· Allocated computers; Arranged computer server services on location and remotely.

· Recordkeeping, supply ordering, mail management, filing, faxing, scanning, copying and research.

· Negotiated prices and fees in contracts with vendors.

Supervisor and Planner, October 2003 – May 2005

VIPR, Inc. A Rental Company for Construction Equipment and Landscaping, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire 

Job Type: Full-Time

· Supervised and managed employees in their interactions with clients.

· Provided excellent customer services to customers and clients.

· Assigned employees to specific duties and kept records.

· Formulated strategies for the company to growth.

· Saved $50,000 to invest in new machines, increased productivity and sales, and job creation.

· Responded to and resolved customer concerns in a timely manner.

· Taught staff time-saving and leadership skills.

· Enforced safety, health, and security rules.

· Hired, conducted and handled employees’ performance evaluation.

· Negotiated contracts with vendors. 

BOOK/ PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

· Book: Current Trends in Cybersecurity and Educational Technology. Chapter 9 written by Sedar F. Pougaza on The Importance of the Use of Technology in the Education of Refugee Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Digital Age: Case of Central African Refugees at Gado Badzere Refugee Camp and Possible Solution to Education. Published by IGI Global: International Academic Publisher, Pennsylvania, USA, January 2023, 482 pages. ISBN: 9781668460948, 1668460947.

· Trend in the Field of Educational Technology: Gamification and its Implementation at New Jersey City University-School of Business. Research Paper written by Sedar F. Pougaza in August 2020. 

·  République Centrafricaine : la problématique de la dette publique. Article published by Sedar F. Pougaza in September 2016.

· Centrafrique : L'enclavement dont souffre le pays est-il un handicap pour son développement ? Article published by Sedar F. Pougazain December 2016. 

· Understanding the 2007 Credit Crisis. Published by Sedar F. Pougaza in 2008. 

· The Role of Infrastructure for Economic Growth in Africa: Case study, Cote d’Ivoire. Published by Sedar F. Pougaza in Academia.edu in 2007.

· Essay on Transformational Growth in the Central African Republic from its independence to the present time. Research Paper published by Sedar F. Pougaza in Academia.edu in 2008.

· A case study of International Aid and Development of the Central African Republic: Pointing out the real problem of the country. Written and presented by Sedar F. Pougaza at The New School for Social – The New School University, New York, NY in 2013. 

· Ramsey Model refined by Cass and Koopmans: Theory, Structure and Economic Application. Research Paper written by Sedar F. Pougaza in 2009.

· A Four-Frame Analysis of Bolman and Deal’s book using A Personal Case Situation. Research Paper written by Sedar F. Pougaza in 2017.

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership, Department of Educational Technology – New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ. Expected to be completed soon.

PhD Program Approval, completed courses for PhD in Economics with early thesis, The New School for Social Research – The New School University, New York, NY, GPA 3.59.

Master’s degree in Economics, The New School for Social Research – The New School University, New York, NY, GPA 3.85.

Maîtrise des Sciences Economique (Master’s degree in Economics), Université de Cocody, now known as Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Bachelor’s degree in Economic, Université de Cocody, now known as Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

AWARDS / CERTIFICATIONS

Recognition of commitment to training tomorrow’s leaders, teaching excellence, and empowering students globally. Essex County College – Center for Global Education and Experiences. Certificate of Recognition, October 2019.

Crisis Response and Recovery (Full Course) Certificate, October 2021 

Stockton University – VectorSolutions. Vector LMS, Higher Education Edition 

Certificate of Completion for FERPA: Confidentiality of Records (Full Course),November 2019 

Essex County College – Safecolleges Training

Certificate of Completion for Americans with Disabilities Act Overview (Full Course),November 2019 

Essex County College – Safecolleges Training

Certificate of Completion for Title IX and Sexual Misconduct (Full Course)November 2019 

Essex County College – Safecolleges Training

Certificate of Completion for Drug Free Workplace (Full Course),November 2019 

Essex County College – Safecolleges Training

Canvas Certification, January 2018

Union County College, Cranford, NJ

Professional Development Certificates of Completion, June 2017

Penn State Better Kid Care Program

Certified Substitute Teacher Certification, April 2016

County of Hudson, State of New Jersey

Certificate, Fundamental Economics, Applied Economics, The Globalization Issue, Economic Science, January 2009

Henry George School of Social Science Chartered by the University of the State of New York

TRAINING

Business Division Training, August 21, 2019: 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Essex County College Business Division, 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 0712. Siegler Hall, Main Entrance, Second floor.

· “Disruption in Learning: How do we reach our learning objectives with today’s student?” 

· Connect Training on learning tool Learn Smart, which is the question in the Smartbook and eBook, which is the SmartBook measuring what the students struggle with. 

Special Workshop on the First Day Access Digital Platform and E-Text Initiative Implementation in the School of Business for Fall 2019 Semester, August 28, 2019: 2 hours. 

New Jersey City University School of Business, Harborside Financial Plaza 2 Jersey City, NJ

· Understood how the initiative is being implemented.

· Received instruction on how to pair courses and take advantage of all features.

· Learned how to answer student questions related to access to material for class.

· Heard from and interacted with the following representatives: Barnes & Noble, University Bursar, University Online Learning, School of Business Dean’s Office, and Publishers.

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Classroom Technology Upgrades and Faculty Training, December 6, 2018: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Essex County College Information Technology, Main Campus, 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 0712

Business Division Training, August 15, 2018: 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Essex County College Business Division, 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 0712

Adjunct Faculty Workshop, October 14, 2017: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

New Jersey City University School of Business, Harborside Financial Plaza 2 Jersey City, NJ

Mandated Reporting in Early Care and Education-2 hours, June 19, 2017: 2 hours

Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey

University Pedagogy Seminar and the Introduction to Teaching Workshop, January 2013

The New School University, New York, NY

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 

District Board Member, November 2021 - Present 

Hudson County Board of Elections, New Jersey, NJ

· Provide services on Election Day.

· Facilitate voting by using computerized computers and election machines to check in voters and processing their votes. 

· Promote democracy on Election Day.

· Use consumer service, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with voters. 

· Report to the county board of elections. 

Volunteer at GrowNYC ‘S Office of Recycling Outreach and Education (OROE) – A NYC Department of Sanitation funded program, New York, NY, September 2012 – Present

· Translated to French the entire flyer “New York City Recycling Tips” of GrowNYC’s Office of Recycling Outreach and Education to help spread recycling knowledge to native French speakers in New York. 

· Educated community on environment protection, recycling, and conservation of natural resources to protect environment.