Sharon Moeno
Senior Lecturer and Researcher
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Multifaceted senior lecturer with 11 years of experience in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds and with proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses at a large university and earned high approval ratings from students during the past year(s). Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communication skills enabled the achievement of optimum outcomes. Known for great personability and strong work ethic as an educator and research unit coordinator. Creative thinker with flexibility to allow the audience to guide the direction of lectures and get the most out of an interdisciplinary education experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer: Department of Oral Biological Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Witwatersrand
05.2013 - Current
- Engaged in administration, curriculum review and academic instruction for three undergraduate courses
- Designed contact mode and blended learning content lecture materials to suit students’ needs
- Coordinated three undergraduate courses: lectured undergraduate and postgraduate students, directed setting, administration, and marking of assessments, and participated as in Faculty committees
- Fulfilled acting head of department role on request.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples into lectures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, fostering comprehensive learning experiences.
- Mentored junior faculty members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Revised curriculum to align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for relevant job markets.
Research Coordinator & Supervisor: Department of Oral Biological Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Witwatersrand
05.2013 - Current
- Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation, and material purchasing for planned studies.
- Secured funding for research initiatives by writing persuasive grant proposals and budget justifications.
- Managed projects and budgets: set project scope, goals, and objectives, as well as deliverables to be met, making sure that set milestones are achieved by the set time.
- Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
- Reported on project progress periodically by carrying out project evaluations to be submitted to respective stakeholders (funders and collaborators)
- Supervised postgraduate student research: six students supervised to completion, and ongoing supervision of three students.
- Enhanced collaboration among team members through clear communication and regular meetings.
- Increased research efficiency by streamlining data collection and management processes.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines in all aspects of research coordination, ensuring study integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Utilized cutting-edge technology tools to enhance data gathering, analysis, and presentation capabilities within team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of research methodologies, recommending adjustments as necessary to optimize results.
- Monitored project progress closely, proactively addressing any issues that arose to ensure smooth operations.
- Designed innovative solutions for overcoming challenges encountered during project cycles, resulting in successful completion despite obstacles.
- Organized regular training sessions for team members on various topics such as statistical software usage or research ethics protocols.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency.
- Established strong relationships with external partners to facilitate collaborative research efforts.
Research Fellow: Department of Applied Chemistry
University of Johannesburg
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Co-supervised postgraduate students (MSc and PhD).
- Reviewed student proposals, manuscripts, theses, and dissertations and provided feedback on reviews.
- Secured grant funding for critical projects through persuasive proposal writing and effective collaboration with team members.
- Published research findings in top-tier academic journals, contributing to advancement of knowledge in the field.
- Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Presented research results at national and international conferences, fostering professional relationships and collaborations.
Education
M.M. - Management
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2023
PG.Dip.Man - Management
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2019
PG.Dip.Bus.Man - Business Administration
MANCOSA
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2012
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa04.2011
B.Sc.(Hons) - Chemistry
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
National University of Lesotho
Lesotho08.2004
O-Levels/Secondary Schooling -
Lesotho High School
Lesotho1999
Skills
- Research Fund Sourcing
- Grant and Proposal Writing
- Research Project Development
- Research Coordination
- Post-Graduate Research Supervision
- Project Management
- Report Writing
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Teaching and Learning Practices
- Quality Assurance Management
- C-Suite Engagement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Student Advisement
- Online Content Delivery
- Learning Management Systems
- Student Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
Websites
Accomplishments
- Postgraduate Research Supervision (2015 – 2023): Successfully supervised eight postgraduate research students to completion, contributing to university and departmental research throughput and output.
- Established a research unit and platform from independently sourced funds from 2014 to 2023. Academic institutions no longer provide research support, and when extended, it is usually minimal. Two unfurnished laboratory rooms were made available upon appointment. Proposals for funding were written and submitted to different funding bodies and organizations, as well as the WITS University Research Council. About 17 proposals proved to be successful, and the funds obtained were used to furnish laboratories. This enabled the establishment of a research group within the research niche of interest.
- NRF Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship (Oct 2012–Apr 2013): Received a fellowship from NRF for innovative research.
- Prestigious DAAD Fellowship (Aug 2011 – Feb 2012): Selected for a fellowship awarded by DAAD for a postdoctoral research role at the Institute of Physiology, Charitè – University Medicine Berlin, Germany.
- Successful application for Y-rated research funding (2018): ZAR300,000 funding obtained in Y-rating category (emergent researcher)
- Faculty of Health Sciences Special Achievers Award (2016)
- Successful application for national research (NRF) rating (2016): Attained rating within the Y-rating category associated with emergent researchers and grant worth ZAR1mil dispensed from 2014 to 2016.
References
Contactable references available upon request
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Sesotho
Advanced (C1)
Setswana
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Senior Lecturer: Department of Oral Biological Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Witwatersrand
05.2013 - Current
Research Coordinator & Supervisor: Department of Oral Biological Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Witwatersrand
05.2013 - Current
Research Fellow: Department of Applied Chemistry
University of Johannesburg
03.2011 - 04.2013
M.M. - Management
University of Witwatersrand
PG.Dip.Man - Management
University of Witwatersrand
PG.Dip.Bus.Man - Business Administration
MANCOSA
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Rhodes University
B.Sc.(Hons) - Chemistry
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
National University of Lesotho
O-Levels/Secondary Schooling -
Lesotho High School
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