Tristan (Reece) Du Plessis

• Communicated with students and provided clear instructions for exam procedures, streamlining the process and reducing confusion and potential misconduct.
• Conducted thorough checks of identification documents, verifying that only eligible candidates participated in examinations.
• Prevented unauthorized materials from entering the testing area, upholding standards of fairness for all examinees.
• Streamlined the administration of exams by efficiently organizing testing materials and maintaining detailed records.
• Managed time effectively during examinations, enabling students to complete their tests without interruption.
• Contributed to a positive testing atmosphere by remaining approachable yet authoritative when interacting with students.
• Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing student safety while maintaining exam integrity.

• Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
• Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
• Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
• Customized research instruments to better capture nuanced data, enriching depth of research analysis.

• Sorting and packing scripts and portfolios.
• Drawing and filing scripts for moderation.
• Ensuring all questions are marked, marks are added correctly, and accurately transferred to the front cover of each script.
• Hash totalling marks to verify accuracy.
• Ensuring that the total on each script is correct and properly transferred to the mark sheet.
• Addressing discrepancies by liaising with marking teams and ensuring amendments are made on both the script and mark sheet.
• Reconciling the number of scripts, and arranging them per subject and paper, in numerical order for indexed archival after marking.
• Ensuring the integrity of information and the confidentiality of all documents handled.
• Providing general administrative support as needed.

• Ensure the correct number of scripts and mark sheets per batch, subject, paper, and examination session are received, controlled, scanned and these packed for the correct marking venue and markers.
• Ensure all questions are marked, marks added correctly any correctly transferred to the front cover of the script.
• Ensure that the total on each script is correct and correctly transferred to the mark sheet.
• Ensuring that discrepancies regarding all the above are addressed by the marking teams and amendments effected accordingly on both the script and mark sheet.
•Reconcile the number of scripts, control and arrange scripts per subject, paper, numerically for indexed archival after marking.
•To ensure the integrity of information and confidential documents
•Transporting documents, loading and off-loading of vehicles/trucks
• Packing and distribution of examination material
• Deliver and collection of examination material
•General administration support

• Obtaining assignments, rubrics, and accompanying declarations.
• Reviewing the quality, cogency, structure, and presentation of responses.
• Noting my comments throughout the marking process.
• Clearing deviations from marking guidelines ahead of time.
• Grading elements of each submission and the submission as a whole to arrive at a final mark.
• Responding to assignment-related concerns.
• Suggesting improvements to existing rubrics.

•Distribution of scripts and answer sheets to the necessary examination venue.
• Compile accurate attendance/absentee records and to complete the administrative
processes and paperwork as directed by the Exams team and/or invigilator team
leader.
•Deliver the examination papers back to the department immediately and securely at the end of an examination.
• Creation of a safe and secure environment establishing a controlled environment for examination, this includes the set up prior to students arrival and all necessary exam papers etc are sorted.
•Seating arrangements and logistics, ensuring the set up, the seating arrangements, proper lighting, ventilation and removal of any unauthorised materials. Also, to remove any objects that could potentially be used to cheat by students.
•Explanation of examination rules and regulations, settling the students and facilitating the examination rules and expectations. Instructions on completion of the examination, clarifying any uncertainties, and also to remind students of the gravity of cheating.
•Monitoring the examination, during the examination, as an invigilator my role is to diligently monitor the students to maintain an atmosphere of fairness. Keeping a watchful eye for any signs of cheating, such as unauthorised communication, use of prohibited materials, or suspicious behaviour. In addition, ensuring that the students maintain a respectful and focused environment to minimise distractions.
•Assisting students but all the while maintaining the integrity and fairness of the examination. Addressing technical issues, examination procedures and handle any emergencies within the examination i.e. medical conditions
•Escorting students to a restroom nearby the examination venue when presented

Data collection for a PhD Psycholinguistics Candidate's article
•The data collection necessiatated that I approach and interact with potential participants by sharing a QR code with them to scan on both on social media (WhatsApp and Gmail) and face-to-face on the Stellenbosch University campus to complete a five to ten minute survey.
•The participants need to be L1 Afrikaans speakers between the ages of 18 and 50.
•105 participants responses were recorded.

• Ensure the correct number of scripts and mark sheets per batch, subject, paper, and examination session are received, controlled, scanned and these packed for the correct marking venue and markers.
• Ensure all questions are marked, marks added correctly any correctly transferred to the front cover of the script.
• Ensure that the total on each script is correct and correctly transferred to the mark sheet.
• Ensuring that discrepancies regarding all the above are addressed by the marking teams and amendments effected accordingly on both the script and mark sheet.
•Reconcile the number of scripts, control and arrange scripts per subject, paper, numerically for indexed archival after marking.
•General administration support

•Greet and screen all staff and visitors who enter the building by asking predetermined questions

Regarding COVID-19 and record all responses given.

• • Using a thermometer at a distance to check and record temperatures
• • Read all communication that is sent to all screeners to ensure up to date with COVID information,
• procedures, policies, and protocols.
• • Cleaning and sanitising of designated work areas and high touch areas.