Bokang Methola

• Work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced data collection environment.
• Collecting varying research data for over 200 babies (aged 3 - 17 months).
• Conducting low and high-density EEG, low (hyperfine) and high-field MRIs.
• Administering psychosocial and developmental questionnaires with primary caregivers.
• Administering developmental assessments (Global Scale of Early Development) with children aged 12 -17months.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of day-to-day research activities and results for future reference.
• Providing training, support, and guidance to incoming staff.
• Gathering, organizing, and correcting (quality-control) research data.
• Collaborating with other researcher assistants to develop successful day-to-day research strategies.

• Assessed 60 adult patients of varying medical/neurological and psychiatric disorders.
• Demonstrated lucid grasp of medical and social history and clinical question
• Formulated appropriate hypotheses and strategies to answer clinical question; selected tests and techniques accordingly, flexibly adjusted my strategy in relation to unfolding findings.
• Formulated conclusions with reference to question, hypotheses and results.
• Wrote comprehensive clinical reports detailing assessment findings.
• Presented clinical findings at weekly case conferences
• Worked in multi-disciplinary health team to provide excellent patient-oriented care.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

The DCHS is a multi-disciplinary study that involved working as part of a larger team of professional, academic, and administrative staff. I was responsible for the following:

• Interacting and connecting with a diverse range of paediatric participants in person.
• Collected research data through administering paediatric neuro-cognitive assessments (WPPSI and ELOM) to over 250 children aged 5-6 in English and Afrikaans.
• Administered social and maternal questionnaires to parents of children enrolled in the study.
• Entered data into computer databases and job-related software, as well as conducting data quality checking (RedCap and Microsoft Excel).
• Trained six new research assistants in clinical research protocols (i.e., assessments and questionnaires).
• Actively listened to participants, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor and line-manager.
• Reported back to line-manager and supervisor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintained up-to-date participant information.

• Worked well in team setting; assessed 10-12 paediatric patients (in pairs) with varying neurological conditions.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions; individually assessed 3 adult patients with varying neurological conditions.
• Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within tight deadlines; assessing referred patients timeously and compiling cohesive clinical neuropsychological reports.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others; provided feedback to families of assessed children.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others, assisting fellow students with test administration practise.
• Assisted with administration related duties such as keeping patient records up to date, organizing tests and printing of necessary material for assessments.

• Led tutorial classes at 2 levels: first year Introduction to Psychology module and third year Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology module
• Curated tutorial slides to convey basic and complex psychological concepts.
• Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
• Timeously responded to email and face-to-face requests to provide students with additional information.
• Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.