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Unathi Ntshobo

Tutor
Durban

Summary

I am a 33-year-old female and a member of the South African Education Research Association. I have five years of experience in tutoring and supervising postgraduate students from different universities on their research projects. I have also worked for two years as an assistant researcher with an NRF A-listed researcher and former Dean of UKZN, Professor Michael Chapman. Through my work experience and furthering studies, I have gained knowledge and skills that have deepened my understanding of various research approaches, qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, as well as their applications across different contexts and disciplines. My exceptional work as a private tutor is evident through my online presence on Google and Facebook, where you can find my page, "Unathy24 Research Tutorials," along with reviews from past students for validation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Private Tutor

Unathi Twenty-Four Pty Ltd.
07.2019 - Current
  • Answer calls, e-mails and WhatsApp messages from students.
  • Supervise and host online classes to postgraduate students on how to write research proposals, dissertations and theses using Zoom Meetings or Microsoft.
  • Prepare study notes and suggest other study materials such as recent scholarly publications.
  • Proofread students’ work to check for plagiarism, proper grammar, punctuation, coherence, clarity and structure.
  • Assess students’ work and provide feedback for corrections before they submit to their allocated supervisors.
  • Advise and support students on appropriate methodologies when undertaking research, based on their topic, aims and research questions.
  • Help students draft a gatekeeper’s letter to seek permission to do research, and also help in drafting informed consent forms before data collection.
  • Implement other support interventions where required.
  • Assist in assignments and exam preparations for philosophy modules.
  • Facilitate one-on-one consultations to assist students in developing study tips.
  • Modules Taught: Research modules and Philosophy

Assistant Researcher

Chapman Coaching and Training
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Deliver classes on academic writing, referencing and plagiarism.
  • Assess, evaluate student progress and provide feedback on their research projects.
  • Proofread students’ work to check for spelling, punctuation, grammar, structure, coherence and advise.
  • Assist in conducting literature reviews to support the delivery of research projects.
  • Review, analyse and edit data to ensure its completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensure reviews are done and reports submitted.
  • Attend research seminars, workshops and other meetings as necessary.
  • Stay up to date with research developments and advancements in the field.
  • Keep abreast of findings from relevant research and share them with the supervisor.
  • Work closely with Professor Chapman and assist with other duties as delegated by him.

Administrative Assistant

University of South Africa
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Assist with the reception of students who visit the regional office and provide front-line assistance, including referrals.
  • Respond to student admin-related telephone or e-mail enquiries and in-person enquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assist with the dissemination of information to students.
  • Facilitate student access to UNISA facilities and assist students in the self-help centres.
  • Support with regard to student applications, registrations and the receipt of payments for payment of fees.
  • Provide administrative support with the capturing of biographical data and updating of student information.
  • Provide support with the handling of student enquiries and the distribution of brochures, materials, and perform other duties assigned by the superior.
  • Fixed term

Education

Master of Education - Teacher Development Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
01.2025

Bachelor of Education Honours - Education Management

University of South Africa
01.2018

Post Graduate Certificate - Education

University of South Africa
01.2017

Diploma - Human Resource Management

University of South Africa
01.2016

Grade 12 - matric

Morning Star High School
01.2010

Skills

Research writing: proposals and reports

academic writing, editing and proofreading skills

Knowledge of constructive feedback on assessment tasks

Group tutoring

Problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Online tutoring

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Short Skills Courses

  • 2025-05-30, Copy Editing, University of Cape Town
  • 2014-08-15, End User Computer certificate, PC Training & Business College, Introduction to computers, Microsoft Office, Internet & e-mail

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10 July 1992
  • Gender: female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 10

References

  • Professor Michael Chapman, Mentor supervisor, Chapman Coaching & Training, 0823213751
  • Fezeka Yako, Student Funding Officer, UNISA, 0313351709
  • Professor Labby Ramrathan, Supervisor, UKZN, 0826749829
  • Enert Patience Ndlovu, Supervised Student & Article Author of 'History and Implications of Indian Education in South Africa Before and After 1994: An Educational Approach', 0827223860, Patiencendhlovu90@gmail.com

Affiliations

South African Education Research Association

Certification

Copy Editing

Timeline

Copy Editing

04-2025

Assistant Researcher

Chapman Coaching and Training
01.2023 - 01.2025

Private Tutor

Unathi Twenty-Four Pty Ltd.
07.2019 - Current

Administrative Assistant

University of South Africa
04.2018 - 06.2018

End User Computing

08-2014

Bachelor of Education Honours - Education Management

University of South Africa

Post Graduate Certificate - Education

University of South Africa

Diploma - Human Resource Management

University of South Africa

Grade 12 - matric

Morning Star High School

Master of Education - Teacher Development Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
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