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Betty M - Tutor in Ethafeni

I am a 23 year old female and professional Food scientist, i obtained my degree in BSc Food Science from the University of Pretoria in record time. I love cooking and reading during my spare time. i am actively involved in community projects that source out to solve challenges learners in rural schools face, we offer tutoring from all grades, mainly high school and mentorship that carries on until university level. I love mathematics, especially trignometry and statistics. i also enjoy working with students and helping them achieve the best of what academic world has in store for them.

Tutor basics
Teaching places

Students Home and Online

Travelling distance

Betty will travel 30km from Ethafeni, Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Betty speaks English and Northern Sotho

Experience
2019-05-01 - 2020-04-20
New Product Developer

• Product development  New product development , long life Woolworths products, Mayonnaise and Cook in Sauces  Product formulation and recipe amendments  Artwork briefs, Nutritional information and ingredient listing, mostly creation and verification  Matching and upgrading existing products.  Creation of Product specifications and Quality contracts  Working on FPI, uploading and updating of product specifications • Product tracking  Shelf life determination , to accept or reject.  Programming of probes and technical specs  Submission to nutritional analysis and microbiological tests  Travel tests  Direct communication with suppliers, to track market performance of the new products  Meeting with customers and presentations on new products.

2017-08-14 - 2018-09-10
House Committe member

• Introducing and upholding residence and university rules. • Organize mentors for first years, by holding interviews and training as selection process. • Monthly reporting to Tuks Academics about students’ performances in their academics and challenges we encounter as a residence • Oversee other house committee members portfolios • Contract budgets and allocate funds for activities within the residences, through Toon bank. • Micromanage the residence in terms on noise levels , to achieve a conducive academic environment. • Introducing IT Labs rules and libraries within the residence. • Assist students in academic enquiries, such as blockage of modules and registrations.

2018-11-26 - 2019-04-30
junior flavourist

• Product development  Product development of beverages, pop corns and hard boils  Formulations and preparation of product recipes  Matching of flavors with competitors in the market  Run sensory evaluations on new products • Raw materials  Receiving, collecting and mixing raw materials from the factory for application work  Making QC standards samples for production and customer complains • Laboratory maintenance  Raw materials management (stock follow up, keeping track of materials taken from the factory)  Laboratory and another consumables stock taking  General laboratory maintenance (cleanliness, organization, good practices)

Education
2016-01-11 - 2018-12-17
BSc Food Sciences - University of Pretoria

completed my degree with an average of 68.8% in record time. i majored in Chemistry, Maths, Microbiology and Science.

2011-01-17 - 2015-11-23
NSC - Kgakoa High School

I completed my matric with an average of 79.6% at final examinations of grade 12. i was majoring in maths, physical sciences, geography and life sciences. Sepedi as HL English as FAL

Subjects taught
  • General Maths & Science

    Mathematics has always been my favourite subject from primary, i have mastered the skill of approaching mathematics and science in order for learners to love this subject. i have studied science through out my university years. it is important for learners to master this general knowledge for them to advance further.

    Betty teaches General Maths & Science at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Pure Maths

    i have experience in tutoring this subject and my learners achieve great results. i am very good with strategies and techniques one can use in solving trignometry,algebra,stats,compound angles and analytical geometry. i been tutoring this for the past 5 years.

    Betty teaches Pure Maths at High School level(s)

  • Geography

    i have obtained distinction in this subject. i have mastered the art of all challenges in mapwork, industrial and climatology of geography. i have also marked final grade 12 scripts for this subjects. so i know how to guide learners into answering and understanding questions.

    Betty teaches Geography at High School and Primary School level(s)

  • Natural Sciences

    I have achieved great marks for all my science subjects through out my academic years. i love and i am passionate about the evolving of science and nature. i have tutored this subject before and i am aware of the current curriculum.

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

  • English skills

    i have obtained a distinction in my English at high school. i have mastered the techinique of four English skills that enabled me to pass through my high school days. Reading, writing, listening and speaking, this are the four pillars needed for all English FAL,HL,SAL on all ground levels.

    Betty teaches English skills at High School and Primary School level(s)