Mduduzi Blessing Khumalo

• Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and enhance presentations.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Leveraged technology like artificial intelligence to increase student interests and engagement by more than 60%.
• Used PowerPoint and Blackboard technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the field.

PhD project: Biomass Beneficiation; valorization of waste chicken feathers. It included:

• Safe Chemical extraction of keratin from feathers
• Optimization of extraction process using Response Surface Methodology (through Design Expert Software)
• Characterization of keratin (by FTIR, CHNS/O analyzer, SDS-PAGE and TGA)
• Conversion of keratin to keratin nanofibers
• Characterization of keratin nanofibers (by FTIR, CHNS/O analyzer, TGA, SEM and EDX).
• Compiling detailed reports on research findings
• Writing and publishing articles to peer reviewed journals (published 2 articles, 1 under journal peer review and 1 in submission process).
• Oral Presentations at 2 International Conferences and 4 University Research Days events (awarded 1st prize in 2019 for Oral Presentation at School of Engineering)

• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Supported research and development efforts to create new products and processes.
• Summarized search results by preparing written reports, graphs, fact sheets and tables.
• Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
• Conducted, researched and drafted memos and summaries.

• Teaching Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences from grade 8 to grade 12.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed integrated classroom.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and learner centered learning.
• Devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase learner understanding.
• Fostered team collaboration between learners through group projects.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Graded and evaluated learners' assignments, tests examinations and laboratory reports.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

• Teaching Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences from grade 8 to grade 12.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed integrated classroom.
• Devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase learner understanding.
• Graded and evaluated learners' assignments, tests examinations and laboratory reports.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

• Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
• Organized laboratory materials to prepare for students' practical activities.
• Preparing and demonstrating Physics experiments to first year students.
• Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback, including papers, quizzes and tests.
• Performing experiments for researches conducted by senior staff members.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Took daily attendance register and immediately reporting of any student absences.

• Processed Point-Of-Sale transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
• Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
• Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
• Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.