Experience

BIG BAY ACADEMY

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics Educator

  • Jan 2020 - Present



University of KwaZulu-Natal

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Year Chemistry Academic Tutor

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  Conducting planned tutorials three times a week to students of different abilities. Classes consist of 30 – 90 students. Responsible for managing the laboratory consisting of 62 – 80 students as well as demonstrating first year chemistry practicals. Responsible for teaching concepts from the CHEM 181, 161, 171 & 191 module on an individual basis. Responsible for preparing and conducting SI Sessions twice a week. Responsible for the marking of quiz, test and exam scripts for the CHEM 181, 161, 171 & 191 modules. Monitored the academic progress of students within the CHEM 181& 191 module. Responsible for moderating practical scripts from CHEM 181 & 191 module. Responsible for capturing the test, quiz and practical marks of CHEM 181 & 191 module. Other administrative duties included preparing the tutorial folders, sending and collecting printing, preparing and organizing practical and tutorial class lists as well as assisting lecturers with other administrative duties. Exceptional organizational and time management skills were gained whilst handling the administrative work of the CHEM 181 & 191 modules. Learnt to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team Supplementary Instruction Leader in 2012. Obtained a certificate in July 2012 Show less



University of KwaZulu-Natal

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Year Chemistry Tutor

  • Feb 2010 - Nov 2011

  Conducting planned tutorials twice a week to students of different abilities. Classes consisted of 30 – 40 students. Responsible for managing the laboratory consisting of 48 students as well as demonstrating first year chemistry practicals. Responsible for teaching concepts from the CHEM 110 & 120 module on an individual basis. Responsible for monitoring the academic progress of students within my tutorial and practical groups. Gained exceptional organizational and time management skills. Learnt to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team, utilizing the skills of negotiation, compromise and effective problem solving skills. Show less



University of KwaZulu-Natal

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honours Project: CCA-treated Poles: Would You Use them for a Jungle Gym?

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Involved reviewing the EPA's research.Designing and conducting experiments to estimate the mobility of CCA components under different conditions (into soil and onto hands).Usage of different extraction techniques and analysis by ICP-OES, AAS and GFAAS. Worked on own initiative as well as part of a team.

• Demonstrator to First Year Students

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

  Demonstrated chemistry practicals to first year students who were part of the Science Foundation Programme.Responsible for assisting them and teaching them the basic concepts and calculations of chemistry.Learnt mutual tolerance and patience and further developed my communication skills



University of KwaZulu-Natal

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vacation Work - Laboratory Assistant

  • Dec 2006 - Dec 2006

  Assisted a student studying towards a Master’s degree in chemistry with their research project. Conducted organic experiments under anhydrous conditions. Gained experience utilizing as well Interpreting information obtained from NMR and GC-MS. Learnt to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Assisted a student studying towards a Master’s degree in chemistry with their research project. Conducted organic experiments under anhydrous conditions. Gained experience utilizing as well Interpreting information obtained from NMR and GC-MS. Learnt to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.



H.S.Ebrahim School for the Disabled

• Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

• Voluntary Work

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

  Interacted with intellectually impaired and disabled children Responsible for creating stimulating and enjoyable activities Interacted with intellectually impaired and disabled children Responsible for creating stimulating and enjoyable activities