Thandoluhle

I have a degree in Environmental Sciences and I have just completed an honours degree in Ecology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus. I have always been interested in the natural sciences since high school and this influenced my decision in choosing what to study in university.

Availability: weekdays and weekends

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: My previous work as a laboratory demonstrator for Biology undergraduates has taught me how to be patient when explaining concepts and how to be firm and friendly, especially to first year students who are nervous at being thrust into a new environment. Marking students’ practical reports and also keeping up with my school work has taught me how to manage my time and workload between my studies and my job.
Volunteering as a life sciences tutor for the Golden Key International Honour Society, has taught me how to work well in large groups. Volunteering has taught me how to be resourceful as we did not have that much in the way study materials and time (as we could only meet on Saturdays) for the students we tutored but at the end of the day we were able to help them with their studies and fill gaps that their schooling had left.