Leon Scott
Senior Lecturer
Pretoria
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to make further contributions to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of departmental academic leadership and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in institutional and broader aspects of academics. I am seeking to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a dedicated professional with a history of meeting university goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand of SMU. I am reliable, and have excellent communication and good judgment.
I am an experienced academic with over 25 years of experience in physiology and the university environment. I do believe that I have an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. My past work experience reflect that I am hardworking and passionate, with strong organizational skills and is eager to serve the institution in a capacity of an associate professor. I am ready to help our team achieve departmental and institutional goals.
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology
Sefako Makghato Health Sciences University
Pretoria
06.2012 - Current
- Teaching MMed, MSc (Physio), BSc Hons,
- MBChB II, Allied Health Sciences, BSc II, BSc III
- Co-ordination of MSc (Physiotherapy) (2019 to present)
- Co-ordination of BNAM II Course (2021 to present)
- Curriculum development for MBChB 1 new programme.
- Postgraduate research supervision
- Medical School Research Committee reviewer (2012 to present)
- Supervision of postgraduate students
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents regarding teaching and research.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results for BSc III, B.NAM and MSc Physiotherapy.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Lecturer
Medical University of Southern Africa
Pretoria
07.1997 - 05.2012
- Teaching MMed, MSc (Physio), BSc Hons, MBChB II, BDS II, EMC, Allied Health Sciences, BSc II, BSc III
- Co-ordination of BSc II Course (1999 to 2009)
- Co-ordination of BSc III Course (2010 to 2018)
- Postgraduate research supervision evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Graded over over 100 assignments per week and entered grades into Excel.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Stayed abreast of developments within Physiology to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for classroom learning applications.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Led and prepared lectures for Physiology classes.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
Lecturer
University of Transkei (later became Walter Sisulu University)
Mtatha
07.1996 - 06.1997
- Teaching to MBChB II and Community Health I
- Co-ordination of MBChB II Practicals
- Postgraduate research supervision
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Used PowerPoint to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
Senior Research Officer
University of the North (now the University of Limpopo)
Polokwane
06.1993 - 06.1996
- Course development and teaching of introductory aspects in electron microscopy for honours students of the biological sciences.
- Development of EM unit research capabilities in terms of immunocytochemistry
- Collaborative research with the departments of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, and Aquaculture
- Recommendations and buying of new computer hardware and software
- Collaborated with leadership of different departments to identify appropriate research questions and determine best methods of data collection and interpretation.
- Wrote research papers, reports and summaries regarding electron microscopy.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
Senior Laboratory Assistant (temporary)
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
01.1993 - 05.1993
- Co-ordinate tutor and student demonstrator activities for second and third year Physiology practicals
- Record keeping of student marks of all courses offered in the department
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Tutor (Kellog Foundation Programme)
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
01.1990 - 12.1992
- Tutoring second year Physiology students in histology and experimental practical courses.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Physiology
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 02.1978 - 11.1989
BSc (Hons) - Physiology
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 01.1990 - 11.1990
MSc - Physiology
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 02.1991 - 01.1994
PhD - undefined
University of the
Skills
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Certification
Driver’s Licence : Code EB
Affiliations
Organising Committee of 2013 Annual Conference of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa
Departmental Committee for implementation of SAQA standards
Organising Committee of 1998 Annual Conference of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa
Organising Committee of 1995 Annual Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Southern Africa
The executive committee of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (1995/96)
Further Professional Training
1. Various online training sessions on Blackboard and Proctoring as offered by the CUTL, SMU.
2. Giving Feedback in Assessment workshop - Sefako Makghato Health Sciences University, Medunsa campus, 14 June 2016
3. Supervisor workshop – Sefako Makghato Health Sciences University, Medunsa campus, 26 - 27 May 2016
4. Supervisor workshop - University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus, August 2012
5. Research Information Management Training, University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus, August 2011
6. Blackboard workshop, University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus, June 2011,
7. WebCT workshop, University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus, June 2004,
8. e-Learning in a residential tertiary institution, – is it worth all the fuss?, February 2004, University of the North, Polokwane
9. Improving Teaching and Learning, November 2003, University of South Africa, Pretoria
10. Unpacking Qualifications and Compiling Learning Programmes, June 2000, Pumulani Conference Centre, Pretoria
11. Qualifications Registration for SAQA, October 1999, Pumulani Conference Centre, Pretoria
12. Curriculum Development Workshop, June 1999, The Farm Inn, Pretoria
13. Problem Based Learning, The Network, October 1996, Durban
14. Operation of the Transmission Electron Microscope, June 1995, Steve Chapman
15. Operation of the Transmission Electron Microscope, December 1994, Steve Chapman
16. Guidelines for Research Proposal Writing, November 1994, FRD-UDP
17. Evaluation of University Students, June 1994, Dr Knippenberg
18. Writing an article for a scientific journal, March 1992, Dr G. Baker
Membership in Professional Organisations
Physiology Society of Southern Africa
Conference Contributions
Oral Presentations
1. Circulating Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratios Predict the Relationship Between Salt Intake and Conventional and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in a Community Sample of African Ancestry. American Heart Association 2010 Hypertension Conference (Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC, 13 to 16 October 2010
2. Circulating Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratios Predict the Relationship Between Salt Intake and Conventional and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in a Community Sample of African Ancestry. Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2010
3. Circulating Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratios Predict the Relationship Between Salt Intake and Conventional and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in a Community Sample of African Ancestry. Wits Medical Faculty Research Day, September 2010
4. Independent Relationship Between Serum Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratios and Renal Target Organ Changes in a Group of African Ancestry. Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2009
5. Plasma Aldosterone Concentrations Independently Predict Conventional and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in a Group of African Ancestry. Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2008
6. Impact of the functional -217 variant of the angiotensinogen gene on ambulatory blood pressure in subjects of African descent Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), August 2005
7. The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal lung development, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of Electron Microscopy Society of Southern Africa (EMSSA), December 1993
8. The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal alveolar cells and development, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 1992
9. Motility of rat cauda epididymal sperm, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of the Reproductive Society of Southern Africa, December 1990
10. The activation of rat cauda epididymal spermatozoa, a technique study, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), August 1990
Posters
1. Correlation between anthropometric variables and homeostatic model assessment of healthy undergraduate students at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (Co-author) Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2016
2. Genotype and allele frequencies and relationships between genotype and serum aldosterone concentrations Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2013
3. Familial Aggregation and Heritability of Circulating Aldosterone Concentrations in Randomly Selected Nuclear Families of African Ancestry Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2012
4. Appreciable Contribution of Smoking to Ambulatory Blood Pressure in a Population with a High Prevalence of the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene DD Genotype. Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), September 2010
5. Impact of the functional -20 variant of the angiotensinogen gene on ambulatory blood pressure in subjects of African descent Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), August 2005
6. The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on the blood-air barrier in neonatal lung alveolus, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA), October 1994
Co-author
1. The relationship between insulin resistance and the blood lipid profile of undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 30 at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) Pretoria, South Africa. University of Limpopo Research Day, August 2014.
2. The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on the neonatal blood-air barrier, Abstract in the Conference proceedings of the African Physiology Society, Nairobi, Kenya, 1992
3. The relationship between the ATP/ADP ration, the adenylate energy charge and the motility of rat cauda epididymal sperm, Abstracts of the Conference Proceedings of the Reproductive Society of Southern Africa, November 1991
4. The determination of the adenylate energy charge of cauda epididymal spermatozoa, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa, August 1990
5. The effect of trichloroacetic acid and heat fixation on sperm morphology, Abstract in the Conference Proceedings of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa, August 1990
Research Projects
Collaborative Research Project
The following project is in the process of registration.
Prof H Majane1, Prof L Hay1, Prof Mntla2, Prof Norton3, Prof A Woodiwiss3, Dr Scott L1. Aortic function in heart failure patients with a preserved ejection fraction
1Department of Human Physiology (SMU), 2Department of Cardiology (SMU), 3School of Physiology (Wits)
Currently, there are 7 postgraduate students currently associated with it, and 1 graduated in 2019 (receiving a best postgraduate reward). Also, several MMed students are doing the research component of their degrees in the context of this research project. I was part of the conceptualisation of the project, and my contribution is based on the skills I have in the field of cardiovascular research. I am rather excited at the impact this project will have on research capacity development in departments of Physiology, as well as Cardiology
Publications
1. Monyeki KD, Kemper HCG, Scott L. Physical activity in pediatric population: A comprehensive review. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance 2013; 19(3):576-585
2. Scott L, Woodiwiss AJ, Maseko MJ, Veliotes DGA, Majane OHI, Paiker J, Sareli P, Norton GR. Aldosterone-to-renin ratio and the relationship between urinary salt excretion and blood pressure in a community of African ancestry. Am J Hypertens 2011. Am J Hypertens 2011; 24:951-957
3. Woodiwiss AJ, Scott L, Maseko MJ, Majane OHI, Vengethasamy L, Redelinghuys M, Sareli P, Norton GR. Relationship of predominantly mild current smoking to out-of-office blood pressure in a community sample in Africa. J Hypertens. 2011 May;29(5):854-62
4. Redelinghuys M, Norton GR, Scott L, Maseko MJ, Brooksbank R, Majane OHI, Sareli P, Woodiwiss AJ. Relationship between urinary salt excretion and pulse pressure and central aortic hemodynamics independent of steady state pressure in the general population. Hypertension 2010;56:584-590.
5. Maritz, L.Scott, K. Woolward (1994) The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal lung development in the rat. South African Journal of Science, Vol 90, pp249-252
6. Maritz, L.Scott and R-A Thomas (1993) The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal lung alveolar epithelial status: an electron microscopy study Cell Biology International, Vol 17(12), pp 1085-1089.
In progress:
1. Zanele Langa, Leon Scott, Leon Hay (2020?) The Prevalence of and Risk Factors for the Metabolic Syndrome in university students aged 18 to 30 years at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University using the diagnostic criteria of the JIS, the WHO and the NCEP-ATP III
2. Tshegofatso Rampudu, Melvin Govender, Leon Scott (2020?) The association between the determinants of metabolic syndrome and biomarkers of oxidative stress
Supervision
1. The Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome among Health Sciences Students at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) in Pretoria, South Africa – Supervisor for Zanele Faith Langa graduated in May 2016
2. The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome And Oxidative Stress in the staff of Sefako Makgatho Health Science University – Co-supervisor for Tshegofatso Rampudu graduated in May 2018
3. The Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Arterial Stiffness of Undergraduate Smokers and Non-smokers at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Supervisor for the late Yvonne Lerato Theletsane. Deceased in 2019.
4. The effect of therapeutic intervention on brachial and central blood pressures in hypertensive patients diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital – Supervisor for Mangaka Martha Dibetso. MSc (Med) student expected to graduate in May 2021
5. The association of kidney function with abnormal cardiac function and pulse wave velocity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction patients at the George Mukhari Academic Hospital Cardiology Unit – Supervisor for Semakaleng Mpepele, BSc Hon (Med) student expected to graduate in May 2021
6. The association of alcohol intake with the cardiometabolic profile of black South African heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction in North of Pretoria. Co-supervisor for Annanias Mosimane Ranamane. MSc (Med) student expected to graduate in 2022.
Committees
1. School of Medicine Ethical Committee 2016 – current. In 2017 I reviewed 11 research proposals, 25 in 2018, 38 in 2019, 24 in 2020, 23 in 2021 and 15 until April 2022.
2. School of Pathology and Preclinical Sciences Research Ethical Committee 2013 – 2016. In 2014 I reviewed 11 research proposals, 9 in 2015 and 10 in 2016.
3. Organising Committee of 2013 Annual Conference of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa
4. Departmental Committee for implementation of SAQA standards
5. Organising Committee of 1998 Annual Conference of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa
6. Organising Committee of 1995 Annual Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Southern Africa
7. The executive committee of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (1995/96)
Extramural Activities
1. Hiking
2. Jogging
3. Playing the Guitar
4. Reading
5. Computers
Referees
1. Professor SL Lebelo, PhD (UWC); HED (UL)
Director of School: Agriculture and Life Sciences
Calabash Building, Room 02-044
Tel: +27 11 471 3644 | Fax: +27 11 471 2796
Postal Address: c/o Christiaan de Wet & Pioneer Ave, Florida
Private Bag X6, Florida, 1710
E-mail: lebelol@unisa.ac.za
2. Professor Gavin Norton, BSc, BSc (Hons) (Wits), MBBCh, PhD (Wits)
School of Physiology
University of the Witwatersrand, Medical School
7 York Road
Parktown
2193
Johannesburg
South Africa
Telephone (office): 011 717-2354
Email: gavin.norton@wits.ac.za
3. Professor N.A. Botha, BA (UWC), Diploma Theology (UWC), Licenciate in Theology (UWC); Doctorandus Theology (State University of Utrecht, Netherlands); DTh (Unisa)
Department of Missiology
UNISA
PO Box 392
0003, Pretoria
Telephone (office): 012 429-4477
Email: bothana@unisa.ac.za
Timeline
Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology
Sefako Makghato Health Sciences University
06.2012 - Current
Lecturer
Medical University of Southern Africa
07.1997 - 05.2012
Lecturer
University of Transkei (later became Walter Sisulu University)
07.1996 - 06.1997
Senior Research Officer
University of the North (now the University of Limpopo)
06.1993 - 06.1996
Senior Laboratory Assistant (temporary)
University of the Western Cape
01.1993 - 05.1993
MSc - Physiology
University of The Western Cape
02.1991 - 01.1994
Tutor (Kellog Foundation Programme)
University of the Western Cape
01.1990 - 12.1992
BSc (Hons) - Physiology
University of The Western Cape
01.1990 - 11.1990
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Physiology
University of The Western Cape
02.1978 - 11.1989
PhD - undefined
University of the
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