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Tatenda Blessing R - Tutor in Eikenbosch

I am a dedicated, energetic and ambitious individual who wants to maximize his potential to the fullest in order to achieve great results. I am self-motivated and passionate about teaching and learning hence my interest in helping student achieve their academic goals. I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate and have experience in teaching and tutoring as well hence have excellent knowledge in my field of study.

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Teaching places

Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Tatenda Blessing will travel 10km from Eikenbosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Languages spoken

Tatenda Blessing speaks English

Experience
2014-02-02 - 2014-12-31
Process Technician

Manufacturing/Engineering responsibilities and tasks: Participate and support in LEAN manufacturing : • Problem solving tools such as Fish bone diagrams, Lean manufacturing principles, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) , 5 why analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC) etc. • Tracking and updating of process documents including the technological process, work instructions and packaging requirements • Training of new production operators and staff training on new technologies or processes • Responsible for process controls, monitoring and enforcement of processes in place • Ensuring conformance of products according to specifications requirements • Responsible for optimum process control of machines and production lines • Ensuring completion and correctness of all paperwork • Application and implementation of manufacturing practices e.g. PFMEA & control plans. • Monitoring production process and continuous flow of the entire production flow • Making recommendations for process improvements and documentation of all recommendations • Create and demonstrate SOP's to new production operators • Participate and coordinate internal and external compliance audits • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Production Department

2016-03-01 - 2018-12-14
Lecturing

Academic responsibilities and tasks: Teaching End-user computing skills in Mechanical Engineering department Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) and/or mainstream for first year students: • Contact teaching of first year students Computer Skills and Application • Part supervision of undergraduate student design projects • Student work formulation, monitoring and assessment as per work schedules and work plans • Coordination of ECP integrated projects • Tutoring and mentoring with students • Development of subject material within taught subject • Contribution to team research and teaching programmes • Assisting in departmental administration • Curriculum and programme development • Assessment and academic development • Part of student development programme

Education
2016-02-01 - 2019-12-10
MEng Mechanical Engineering - CPUT

Research was done in the renewable energy field focusing on the novelties of solar energy in the drying of crops

Subjects taught
  • Mathematics Literacy

    I have a passion for Mathematics hence why I did a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This has always been my greatest strength and I have also tutored this subject during my undergraduate studies. I believe that I will be of great assistance to the students for them to achieve good results in this subject.

    Tatenda Blessing teaches Mathematics Literacy at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Mathematics

    I have a passion for Mathematics hence why I did a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This has always been my greatest strength and I have also tutored this subject during my undergraduate studies. I believe that I will be of great assistance to the students for them to achieve good results in this subject.

    Tatenda Blessing teaches Mathematics at High School, Primary School, and University/College level(s)

  • Mechanics

    Mechanics is one of the major subjects offered in Engineering degrees and I was also a tutor for this subject during my undergraduate degree where I obtained good passes. I have also tutored other private students and they managed to obtain good results hence why I would want to assist other students also.

    Tatenda Blessing teaches Mechanics at High School and University/College level(s)