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Nicci Girodo

Nicci Girodo

Animal Health Technician/ Tutor
Pretoria,GP

Summary

I am a very passionate and keen learner in all things biology. From animal health, animal behaviour, body systems, pet management , and microbiology. My aim has always been to instill this passion and curiosity into all facets of my life including enriching my students education. I'm a kind and attentive person when it comes to the needs of animals and their owners. I'm seeking an opportunity to expand my skills as a Animal Health Technician and to gain valuable real world experience.

Overview

2
2
Languages
5
5
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Themélio Academia
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2020 - Current

Created and established a online tutor company to serve the needs of the populace during the pandemic. Themélio Academia was created to ensure students who could not attend school would still benefit from meaningful education.

  • Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Tutor/Au Pair

Angus de Jager
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2020 - Current

I tutor 2 girls (Age: 15, Grade 9, and Age: 13, Grade 7) in the
comfort of their own home after picking them up from school.
My duties include:
• Monitoring the progress of my students and making
adjustments in lesson plans when necessary.
• Providing helpful teaching supports to my students while
they are unable to attend school.
• Working to empower my students on their journey to
success by offering support and guidance.

Private Tutor

Self Employed
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2017 - Current

I have been a self-employed independent tutor since 2017. I have
taught a variety of Primary school and High school subjects in
both English and Afrikaans. My main passion is teaching Life
Science and Natural Science for Grade 6 - 12.
I tailor my lessons to the independent and unique needs of each
and every student.

Life Science and Natural science Teacher

3D Christian Academy - High School
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2018 - 06.2020

I have tutored Natural Science for grades 8 - / and Life Science
for grades 10 -12 at a private school. Classes were taught in both
Afrikaans and English.
• I brought forth expertise in Life Sciences to a level all
students would find engaging and interesting.

• Worked to meet education standards and enlighten
students by facilitating innovative learning experiences
and hands-on learning.
• Established rapport with my fellow teachers as well as
with my students during a time when they could not attend
school.
• Worked one-on-one with students to address their specific
needs.

Assistant - Assistant

Au Pair
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2016 - 01.2020
  • Au Pair at Chantel Visser: Education & Training
  • I have 3 years of experience as an Au Pair for a boy (age: 5 to 8).
    Duties included:
    • Picking up from school, managing the weekly school
    workload, making nutritious and healthy lunches, and
    providing enriching entertainment during the afternoons.

Assistant Secratary

Dr Denise Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2013 - 09.2013

My time at Dr. Denise's practice was spent learning a secretarial role. My duties included:

  • Maintaining energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions..

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Zoology

UNISA
South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2017

Diploma - Animal Health Technician

UNISA
South Africa
01.2018 - Current

Skills

    Interpersonal communication

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Work Availability

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Certification

Animal Reproduction - Cattle, sheep, pigs at Rothman Livestock Training services

Quote

If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your own path.
Buddha

Timeline

Veterinary public health training at IMQAS

06-2021

Director

Themélio Academia
06.2020 - Current

Tutor/Au Pair

Angus de Jager
01.2020 - Current

Animal Reproduction - Cattle, sheep, pigs at Rothman Livestock Training services

05-2019

Reproduction practical (ANH2602) at UNISA

05-2019

Diploma - Animal Health Technician

UNISA
01.2018 - Current

Life Science and Natural science Teacher

3D Christian Academy - High School
01.2018 - 06.2020

Good laboratory pipetting & centrifuge training at AEC - Amersham/Thermo Fisher

07-2017

Private Tutor

Self Employed
01.2017 - Current

Assistant - Assistant

Au Pair
11.2016 - 01.2020

Amanuensis training at SACAI

05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Zoology

UNISA
01.2014 - 12.2017

Assistant Secratary

Dr Denise Hall
06.2013 - 09.2013
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