MULISA NKUNA
Plant Scientist
Thohoyandou,Limpopo
Summary
Proficient in conducting laboratory and field experiments while informing new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of research projects.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutoring Assistant
University of the Western cape (Biotechnology Department)
BELLVILLE, Western Cape
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
Tutoring Assistant
University of Venda (Botany Department)
Thohoyandou, Limpopo
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Laboratory Assistant
University of Venda (Botany Department)
Thohoyandou , Limpopo
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Applied fair grading practices consistently to evaluate students' work and assign letter or number values.
- Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science Honours - Plant Biology
University of Venda
Thohoyandou 01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Botany
University of Venda
Thohoyandou 01.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
Specimen and sample preparation
Research design
Literature reviews
Database searches
Specimen handling
Questionnaire development
Lab operations
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Data collection and organization
Timeline
Tutoring Assistant
University of the Western cape (Biotechnology Department)
02.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of The Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
Tutoring Assistant
University of Venda (Botany Department)
02.2019 - 12.2019
Laboratory Assistant
University of Venda (Botany Department)
02.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science Honours - Plant Biology
University of Venda
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Botany
University of Venda
01.2016 - 01.2020