Maureen Nkwana
polokwane,south africa
Summary
A highly adaptable professional with a strong foundation in language fluency and multitasking capability, complemented by extensive experience in academic researching and project coordination. Demonstrates exceptional skills in constructive feedback giving, good networking, and complex problem-solving, ensuring effective project support and team standards. Proficient in Microsoft Office and office equipment usage, with a proven ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Known for creativity in teaching and student engagement, fostering a positive learning environment through patience and empathy. Career goals include leveraging research proficiency and time-management skills to enhance educational outcomes and drive innovative solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student assistant
University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Organizing meetings for the SRC, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and managing the logistics.
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of SRC discussions, decisions, and actions.
- Helping to organize student events such as rallies, awareness campaigns, social gatherings, or student forums
- Engaging students in discussions and activities that align with the SRC's goals and objectives, ensuring broad participation in governance.
- Providing administrative support to SRC members, helping them manage their responsibilities effectively.
Facilitator
Nka_thuto
polokwane, South Africa
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed conflict within groups, ensuring smooth operation.
- Incorporated interactive activities into session plans, boosting participation rates.
- Facilitated group discussions for effective communication.
- Navigated sensitive topics with tact and discretion, maintaining a respectful dialogue space.
Student laboratory assistant
University of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- perform laboratory tests
- prepare reports with reliable data
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Limpopo
Polokwane, Limpopo 01.2022 - 11.2024
honours - Biochemistry
University of Limpopo
Polokwane, Limpopo 01.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical and Mineral Sciences
University of Limpopo
Polokwane, Limpopo 01.2017 - 11.2020
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Tlakale Mashashane Commercial High School
Polokwane, Limpopo 01.2011 - 11.2015
Skills
- Language fluency
- Multitasking capability
- Academic researching
- Constructive feedback giving
- Good networking
- Double-Checking work
- Adaptable to changes
- Office equipment usage
- Administrative tasks completion
- Drafting emails
- Welcome event planning
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Research proficiency
- Project coordination
- Team standards
- Complex problem-solving
- Project support
- Research ability
- Patience and empathy
- Tutoring experience
- Creativity in teaching
- Time-management
- Student engagement
- Positive attitude
Languages
English
Fluent
Ndebele
Native
sepedi
Fluent
REFERENCES
Prof Thabe Matsebatlela : Co-supervisor
074 998 6863
Prof Mbazima : Lecturer
079 287 8900
Dr Laka : Lecturer
073 126 3946
Certification
Introduction to Forensic Science
The Science of the Solar System
Timeline
Student assistant
University of Limpopo
08.2024 - 02.2025
Facilitator
Nka_thuto
02.2022 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Limpopo
01.2022 - 11.2024
Student laboratory assistant
University of Limpopo
02.2021 - 09.2024
honours - Biochemistry
University of Limpopo
01.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical and Mineral Sciences
University of Limpopo
01.2017 - 11.2020
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Tlakale Mashashane Commercial High School
01.2011 - 11.2015
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