Tsholofelo Mavline Mapeka

• Creates and design quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Evaluates student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Use PowerPoint and Microsoft Team Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Developing strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
• Adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, D2L Brightspace and myTutor Blackboard) to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic excellence.
• Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
• Pioneered use of multimedia resources in lectures, enriching learning environment.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Supervision of 4th year Bachelor of Pharmacy (honors equivalent) projects
• Participated in the departmental research committee meetings and in evaluating departmental research projects
• Applying for research funds from external institutions such as National Research Fund (NRF) to complete my doctoral study

• Participated in the research and diagnosis of Mycobacteriosis in animals including bovine tuberculosis and Johne's disease (paratuberculosis) using serological, culture, and molecular-based tests.
• Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.
• Instituted rigorous data verification processes, significantly reducing errors and increasing reliability of outcomes.
• Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
• Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.

• Supported efficient lab workflows by organizing workspace and prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
• Participated in all routine laboratory procedures and testings: this include the prepared culture media, receiving and labeling patient samples, processing and decontamination of patient samples. Culture and identification of pathogens isolated from clinical samples (staining and microscopy, serological tests, biochemical tests, serotyping / grouping). Antimicrobial susceptibility tests (disc diffusion, broth dilution, E-test).
• Performed routine diagnosis for the identification of parasites in clinical samples (staining and microscopy, culturing, basic biochemical tests)
• Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Assisted in the training of new interns, sharing knowledge and expertise for their professional growth.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.

• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
• Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
• Conducted research in medical microbiology and pursued postgraduate studies:

Collection of clinical samples George Mukhari Hospital.

Culture, growth, and maintenance of Trichomonas vaginalis isolated from clinical samples

Molecular identification of a double-stranded RNA virus infecting obtained from

Using scanning and transmission electron microscopy to identify the double-stranded RNA virus in Trichomonas vaginalis

• Presented research findings at departmental journal clubs and research meetings
• Presented research findings at national , raising the profile of the institution.