Ziyanda Goli
Animal Scientist (Student)
Kitty Park
Summary
Excellent leader, offering more than 3 years of experience in educational and academic leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and maintaining smooth administration of all departmental operations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Residence Sub-warden
University Of Fort Hare
2 2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Residence Department
- Developed strategic plans for long-term facility improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, and housing units
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in residence
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to the house committee
- Residence Department
Part-time lecturer
University of Fort Hare
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Livestock and Pasture department
- Delivered lectures, led discussions, and facilitated learning activities in Agricultural Practical Experience, a module the University of Fort Hare students must enrol in to qualify for their agricultural degrees
- Developed the syllabus, created lesson plans, and prepared instructional materials
- Designed and graded assignments, exams, and projects to evaluate student performance
- Worked with full-time faculty and administrative staff to align with departmental goals and curricula
- Livestock and Pasture department
Technology-enhanced learning assistant
University of Fort Hare
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Teaching and Learning Centre
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to remain current on best practices in teaching methodologies and emerging trends in education
- Assisted students using the University of Fort Hare's online learning tool (Blackboard) and plagiarism-checking tool (Turnitin)
- Oriented first-year students with study tools and Microsoft apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Contributed to an enhanced study environment by reporting student problems to the Teaching and Learning Center consultants for implementation of new policies and strategies
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for an array of services and activities assigned
- Teaching and Learning Centre
Examination Assistant
Department of Education
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced examination marking efficiency by streamlining administrative tasks and processes.
- Identified potential issues or discrepancies in calculations, working closely with markers and senior markers to resolve them efficiently.
- Implemented effective strategies for reducing errors in marking, such as double-checking calculations or cross-referencing multiple sources when needed.
Supplemental instruction leader
University of Fort Hare
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Teaching and Learning Centre
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged open communication, active participation, and mutual respect among students
- Facilitated peer-led study groups to promote collaborative learning and increase subject matter comprehension
- Maintained accurate student attendance, participation, and progress records for ongoing evaluation purposes
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyse complex concepts and draw connections between various ideas
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with over 100 students who required further assistance outside group sessions
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, offering suggestions for improvement while reinforcing strengths and accomplishments
- Teaching and Learning Centre
Education
MSc Agric - Animal Science: Agriculture
University of Fort Hare
01.2023 - Current
BSc Agric - Animal Science: Agriculture
University of Fort Hare
01.2019 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School
01.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Conflict resolution
Leadership
Problem-solving
Team Player
Time Management
Group and individual instruction
Feedback Delivery
Relationship Building
Public Speaking
Documentation skills
Strong Work Ethic
Project Management
Multitasking Abilities
Team Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Supervision and leadership
Affiliations
South African Society for Animal Science
References
- Ms Kanyisa Mabece, UFH TLC, Supplemental instruction program manager, kmabece@ufh.ac.za
- Mr Nathunathi Mvunge, UFH TLC consultant and supervisor for technology-enhanced learning assistants, nmvunge@ufh.ac.za
- Mr Sihle Mzingisane, Administrator at the residence department, SMzingisane@ufh.ac.za
- Dr Ishmael Festus Jaja, HOD at the Livestock and Pasture department, IJaja@ufh.ac.za
Personal Information
Age: 24
Timeline
Part-time lecturer
University of Fort Hare
02.2024 - 11.2024
Technology-enhanced learning assistant
University of Fort Hare
01.2023 - 11.2024
MSc Agric - Animal Science: Agriculture
University of Fort Hare
01.2023 - Current
Examination Assistant
Department of Education
12.2022 - 12.2022
Supplemental instruction leader
University of Fort Hare
01.2022 - 11.2022
BSc Agric - Animal Science: Agriculture
University of Fort Hare
01.2019 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School
01.2016 - 12.2018
Residence Sub-warden
University Of Fort Hare
2 2024 - Current
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