Unaisa Dockrat
Master's Student
Pretoria,Gauteng
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Summary
Upbeat Assistant Lecturer deeply committed to supporting lecturers and students. Experienced grading tests and homework, distributing class-related materials and assisting with administrative tasks. Proficient in Python and MS Office. Friendly and proactive individual with excellent problem-solving, communication and strategic planning skills. Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 5 years of tertiary educational and hands-on experience in Physics. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Years of tertiary education
2
2
Awards
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2020 - Current
- Reviewed teaching activities and identified and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
- Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions.
- Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback, including papers, quizzes and tests.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
- Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
Private tutor
Self
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
Education
Master of Science - Physics
03.2021 - Current
Honours - Physics
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Majored in Nuclear Material Physics
- Awarded Academic Honorary Colours
- Thesis: The effect of annealing Zirconium thin films deposited on Glassy Carbon
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Applied Mathematics
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Certified Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
- Awarded Golden Key
National Senior Certificate -
01.2005 - 12.2016
Skills
Academic research
undefinedCertification
Golden Key Member, Golden Key International Honour Society - March 2018
Timeline
Academic Honorary Colours
05-2021
University of Pretoria - Master of Science, Physics
03.2021 - Current
University of Pretoria - Honours, Physics
02.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Lecturer - University of Pretoria
01.2020 - Current
Golden Key Member, Golden Key International Honour Society - March 2018
03-2018
University of Pretoria - Bachelor of Science, Physics And Applied Mathematics
02.2017 - 11.2019
Private tutor - Self
01.2017 - Current
Tshwane Muslim School - National Senior Certificate,
01.2005 - 12.2016
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