Nicolette N - Tutor in Riviera

Hello, my name is Nicolette Nzama. I was born, bred and buttered in Durban, where I obtained my following degrees: BSc Biomedical Sciences and BMedSci (Hons) Medical Biochemistry. During my Honours year, I tutored the first year MBChB students in medical biochemistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. I also have professional experience as a medical scientist at a research laboratory I am currently studying towards my MSc in Pharmacology at the University of Pretoria. I have also spent a year mentoring and tutoring students that resided at one of University of Pretoria's residences. Apart from my apparent love of science and helping others understand science, I enjoy being involved in a lot of activities, ranging from poetry and drawing to playing sports i.e. soccer, netball, and hockey.

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Tutor basics

Teaching places

Students Home and Online

Travelling distance

Nicolette will travel 30km from Riviera, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Nicolette speaks Zulu, English, and Xhosa

Experience

2018-09-01 - 2019-08-31

Secretary, Academics and First Year Guardian for House Hippokrates

I typed and circulated house committee meetings, tutored and rolled out programmes that wouldboost academic morale, and ensured new residents transitioned smoothly into the residence

2018-04-03 - 2019-03-31

Pharmacology Intern

I acquired new skills and work experience in the field of pharmacology

2016-02-01 - 2017-07-31

Medical Scientist

I performed laboratory work in the scientific field related to surveillance and public health priorities, and conducted research relevant to respiratory pathogens.

2015-10-01 - 2015-10-30

Tutor

I assisted first year medical (MBChB) students with their medical biochemistry studies.

2014-06-09 - 2014-11-28

Volunteer Research Assistant

I retrieved electronic TB and HIV viral load results of study participants and entering them onto the case report forms, provided international collaborators with necessary data, and assisted with setting up conference calls.

Education

2015-01-05 - 2015-12-17

BMedSci (Hons) Medical Biochemistry - University of KwaZulu-Natal

2011-01-03 - 2014-07-07

BSc Biomedical Sciences - University of KwaZulu-Natal

Subjects taught

Science
I have vast academic knowledge in science-related subjects coupled with professional experience as a medical scientist, therefore I have a unique understanding of science. As a result, I am able to explain in a simplistic and practical manner.

Nicolette teaches Science at High School and University/College level(s)
Biology
Biology has always been an interesting subject/module to me because of its dynamic and complex nature, and therefore, I was able to grasp the contents quickly. Furthermore, my undergraduate was centered around human and plant biology, along with human physiology, meaning I have a broad understanding. My honours degree was in medical biochemistry, which allowed me to understand biology at a molecular and cellular level.

Nicolette teaches Biology at High School and University/College level(s)
Natural Sciences
It is imperative that one has a good understanding of natural sciences as it becomes the foundation for their later understanding of biology and physical sciences. I am passionate in helping young learners in grasping and appreciating the wonders of natural sciences.

Nicolette teaches Natural Sciences at High School and Primary School level(s)