Sibongile Ruth Nhari
Postdoc Fellow: Teaching And Research
Durban
Summary
Studious Postdoc Fellow (Teaching and Research) proudly offering innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and an enthusiasm and love for teaching and research aimed at improving the teaching pedagogy. Skilled at test and exam preparation, distribution and administration and developing and implementing engaging lessons and lectures. A personable and responsive individual with outstanding time management and problem resolution abilities. Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-doctoral Fellow (Teaching and Research)
University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN)
05.2023
- Teaching third year Public Administration students, student group and individual consultations, marking assignments, contributing to exam paper, publication writing, conference attendance and presentation, designing and delivering workshops on proposal writing to Masters and PhD students, designing and delivering workshops on proposal defense to Masters and PHD students, data analysis, report writing, manuscript preparation
Research Assistant
School of Accounting Economics and Finance, UKZN
05.2023
- Data analysis and discussion
Writing Feedback Specialist
Studiosity (online)
05.2020
- Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on students' essays, papers, or written assignments, supporting the academic development of students who need to improve their writing skills, offering writing strategies and providing tips to help students become better writers, online, real-time interaction with students, communicating with students through chat, video calls, or written feedback
Writing Centre consultant
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
01.2015 - 11.2021
- One-on-One Tutoring: providing individualised, one-on-one tutoring sessions with students, Writing Workshops: organising writing workshops or group sessions to address common writing challenges with students and faculty members, Revision Assistance: helping students with the revision process, guiding them on how to revise and improve their drafts, Writing Process Guidance: discussing the writing process with students, which may include brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing, Grammar and Style Instruction: assisting students with issues related to grammar, punctuation, and writing style, Feedback and Explanation: offered clear, constructive feedback on students' writing by explaining the reasoning behind my suggestions, Supporting Multilingual Students: providing tailored assistance to help these students improve their writing skills and develop fluency in academic English, Encouraging Critical Thinking: encouraged students to think critically about their writing and its content, Maintaining Records: Keeping records of tutoring sessions, including notes on students' progress and specific areas that were discussed
Research Assistant
Who are our Students, Durban University of Technology
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the questionnaire design, collected data for the study from students at 5 Durban University of Technology campuses, did all the data management and analysis on the project, wrote the methodology, findings and part of the discussions section of the paper published from the study
Assistant Lecturer
Cornerstone module, Durban University of Technology
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Teaching, marking assignments
Education
Doctor of Administration (Public Administration) -
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, South AfricaMaster of Management Sciences - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South AfricaBachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management - undefined
Midlands State University
Certificate of Continuing Education - undefined
Griggs University
Skills
Certification
Understanding Plaigiarism
Accomplishments
- Explored a novel way of determining orientation towards organisation citizenship behaviour by measuring internal service quality perceptions and expectations.
- Designed a research tool for the eThekwini Municipality, to measure internal service quality perceptions and expectations.
- Suggested ways in which the eThekwini Municipality Sizakala Centres could improve their service delivery by outlining how they can improve internal service quality.
- Was part of the organizing committee for the Writing Centre Competition awards ceremony at the Durban University of Technology, 2017, 2018,2019, 2020.
- Facilitated the Writing Centre orientation, with first year students, Faculty and Departmental staff, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Trained and oriented new Writing Centre tutors, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Research Interests
My research interests lie at the nexus of understanding how internal service quality perceptions and expectations influence ‘moments of truth’ and service delivery within local government. In this space, I am deeply committed to the promotion of critical thinking and systems thinking in policy implementation, to uncover the underlying motivations behind policy decisions in order to enhance service delivery. By integrating the ethical dimensions of public service, I aim Through my research, to contribute to the realisation of the SDGs and the provision of excellent, equitable, and accountable public services.
Teaching Experience
- Mixed methods research methodology (PhD workshops/seminars)
- Introduction to Public Administration (1st year module)
- Contemporary Issues in Public Service Delivery (3rd year module)
- Assignment setting (3rd year)
- Assignment marking (3rd year)
- Exam setting (3rd year)
- Honours supervision
- Online tutorship and teaching
Continuous Professional Development
- Publication conceptualization workshop (UKZN 2023)
- Publication writing workshop (UKZN 2023)
- Manuscript writing workshop (UKZN 2023)
- Publication submission workshop (UKZN 2023)
- Public Administration Education & Training African Regional workshop
- Pedagogy of supervision workshop (UKZN 2023)
- Grant writing workshop (UKZN 2023)
- 4th Higher Education Activation LAB series (UKZN 2023)
- Predatory Journals (UKZN 2023)
- Digital Literacy- A driver for curriculum transformation (UKZN 2023)
- Advanced blended learning techniques
- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
- Educational Data Analytics (UKZN 2023)
- Future of Educational Technology (UKZN 2023)
Current Studies
- Institute of marketing Managers (IMM) – two modules left
- Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing (Copenhagen Business School)
Academic Service
- Proposal defense workshop for Masters and PhD registered students (UKZN)
- Proposal writing workshop for Masters and PhD students (UKZN 2023)
- College of Law and Management Studies Research day – Abstract reviewer (UKZN)
- College of Agriculture Engineering and Science - 10th Academic Monitoring and Support Colloquium's scientific subcommittee member and abstract reviewer (UKZN 2023)
- Exam moderator; Diploma in Public Administration (Disaster Management) (DUT 2023)
- Exam moderator; Advanced Disaster and Risk Management 1 (DUT 2023)
- IGI reviewer
Conference Presentations
- 1st UFS and UP Joint virtual conference Academic Literacy and Writing Centre Practitioners' responses to COVID- 19 and the move to online/blended teaching and learning, Engineering writing centre netizenship and netiquette for effective and efficient individualised support: Policies and procedures at a university of technology in South Africa., Sibongile R. Nhari, Ayodeji Amobonye, Gift Mheta
- 1st UFS and UP Joint virtual conference Academic Literacy and Writing Centre Practitioners' responses to COVID- 19 and the move to online/blended teaching and learning, Engineering Writing Centre netizenship and netiquette for effective and efficient individualised support: Policies and procedures at a university of technology in South Africa, Sibongile R. Nhari, Ayodeji Amobonye, Gift Mheta
- University of KwaZulu Natal, College of Law and Management Sciences: 8th Annual Monitoring and Support Colloquium, Going Online: COVID-19 related challenges and successes at a University of Technology in South Africa, Sibongile R. Nhari, Ayodeji Amobonye, Gift Mheta
Publications
- Articles (Published), A student-centred approach: a qualitative exploration of how students experience access and success in a South African University of Technology, Xulu-Gama, N., Nhari, S.R., Alcock, A. and Cavanagh, M., Higher Education Research & Development, 37, 6, 1302-1314, 2018
- Articles (Published), Successes, Challenges and Solutions: The Reflections of the Durban University of technology. Writing Centre Practitioners, G Mheta, R Nhari, Sibongile, Professional and Academic English: Journal of the IATEFL ESP SIG, 2019
- Articles (Published), Batho Pele: An Internal Service Quality Application, Nhari, S.R. and Nzimakwe, T. I., Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, 12, Special Issue, 47-61, 2023
- Book Chapters, Policy Implementation Challenges for Worker Education and Foreign National Migrants, Xulu-Gama, N., Nhari, S.R., Malabela, M., Mogoru, T., Migration in Southern Africa, Rugunanan, P., Xulu-Gama, N., Springer, Cham, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92114-9_7
Community Service
- Keitsleigh Primary School, Board Chairperson, Durban, South Africa, 01/2023, Present
- Direct Me Today, Board Member, 01/2019, Present
- Peace Oasis International (DUT), Executive Secretary, Durban, South Africa, 01/2018, 12/2022
- The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Network Member, 02/2017, Present
- EThekwini District Youth Ministries, Master Guide in training, Durban, South Africa, 01/2019, Present
References
- Prof. Thokizani Ian Nzimakwe, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa, +27 829 592 635, nzimakweth@ukzn.ac.za
- Prof. Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama, University of Capetown, Capetown, South Africa, +27 814 400 289, nomkhosi.gama@uct.ac.za
- Prof Gift Mheta, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, +27 31 3733006, giftm@dut.ac.za
- Dr Kudakwashe Shonhiwa, Peace Oasis International, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, +27 784 659 500, kshons@gmail.com, shonhiwak@peaceoasis.org.za, kudakwashes@dut.ac.za
Timeline
Understanding Plaigiarism
12-2023
Post-doctoral Fellow (Teaching and Research)
University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN)
05.2023
Research Assistant
School of Accounting Economics and Finance, UKZN
05.2023
Writing Feedback Specialist
Studiosity (online)
05.2020
Assistant Lecturer
Cornerstone module, Durban University of Technology
02.2017 - 11.2018
Research Assistant
Who are our Students, Durban University of Technology
01.2017 - 12.2018
Writing Centre consultant
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
01.2015 - 11.2021
Doctor of Administration (Public Administration) -
University of KwaZulu Natal
Master of Management Sciences - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management - undefined
Midlands State University
Certificate of Continuing Education - undefined
Griggs University
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