Microbiology Research Project

Curriculum Vitae of Thandi Hute

Residential Address : 1023 section c, Needs Camp, East London, 5201

Citizenship : South African

Identity Number : 970**********

Gender : Female

Marital Status : Single

Language Proficiency : Xhosa & English

Cell No. : 062-***-****

Email Address : **********.******@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain experience about techniques in Microbiology and be able to apply them in different fields.

COMPUTER LITERACY

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet, Student Portals (Blackboard, Turnitin), Online meetings (Teams, Zoom)

TECHNIQUES USED

Microscope, Centrifuge, Incubator, Gel Electrophoresis, Scale balance, Chromatogram, Refrigerator, Autoclave and Laminar Flow hood

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

University of Fort Hare: Bachelor of Science (HONS) Microbiology (In progress) Modules completed: General microbiology, Techniques in microbiology, Molecular, Biology and Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Mic, Research Project in Microbiology, Seminars

University of Fort Hare: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Zoology (completed) Modules done: Introduction to Botany, Practical Approach to Differentiation, Basic Chemistry, General Introduction to Animal Biology, Plant Diversity and Physiology, Descriptive Chemistry, Introduction to Animal Diversity, Introduction to Microbiology, Principles of Mendelian Genetics, Fundamental Concepts of in Animal Biology, Practical Approach to Integral Calculus, Soil and Environmental Microbiology, Microbiology Genetics, Fundamental Concepts in Animal Biology; Microbiology, Physiology and Metabolism; Immunology, Virology and Antimicrobial, Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Modern Physics, Animal Diversity and Conservation l, Animal Diversity and Conservation 2, Animal Ecology and Conservation1, Animal Ecology and Conservation 2, Molecular Biology and Basic Genetics, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics,

Practical work done: Gained exposure to handling laboratory apparatus Passed Matric at Lingelethu Senior Secondary School in 2017 with a Bachelors Curriculum Vitae of Thandi Hute

MERITS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Obtained Bursaries for both Undergraduate and Post Graduate Studies

Attained Tutorship position

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

1. Attended Life Skills Program from Ithemba Mentorship 2. Volunteer as a facilitator at Ithemba Mentorship and Development:

Introducing grade 10 learners to goal setting

Conducting an Awareness in Rural villages to a GBV (gender based violence). 3. Participated in Mandela 67 minutes’ volunteer work – 2014 WORK EXPERIENCE

Tutor – University of Fort Hare Department of Microbiology (2021) Duties:

Preparing for Practical work of 2

nd

and 3

rd

Year Students

Demonstrating the practical work for 2

nd

and 3

rd

Year Students

Incubating the organisms appropriately

Autoclaving the glass material that has been in use Reason for Leaving: Contract Job for Honours’ Students KNOWLEDGE GAINED

Understanding Scientific Principles

Report Writing

Compliance to Safety, Health and Environment requirements for Laboratory

Handling of chemicals

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Ability to execute the Projects that I am tasked with efficiently

Eagerness to learn, experience and apply new/other technologies

Attitude to maintain a high level of productivity SKILLS ACQUIRED

Good communication skills (both written and verbal), Good interpersonal skills, Time management, Self-management and discipline, Confidentiality, Independent and Team player, Problem solving, Innovative, Decision making, Strategically thinking and Organizational Curriculum Vitae of Thandi Hute

REFERENCES

1. Name : Mr. Ncedo Ntozonke

Institution : University of Fort Hare

Relationship : Mentor

Contact number : 064-***-****

Email address : *********@***.**.**

2. Name : Dr. Craig Tambling

Institution : University of Fort Hare

Relationship : Lecturer

Contact number : 072-***-****

Email address : *********@***.**.**

3. Name : Mrs. Mpho Plaatjie

Institution : Ithemba Mentorship and development programme Relationship : Character Witness

Contact number : 084-***-****

Email address : *****************@*****.***

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