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Mark T - Tutor in Hillcrest

A proffesional mechanical enginner that graduated with a Bachelor In Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) and currently employed as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Verda Waste ,a company that specializes in the conversion of waste coffee grounds to biodiesel and biomass fire pellets. My expertise in all levels of technical and mechanical engineering in addition to the ability to translate complex analysis into layman’s terms has provided superior training and support for corporations I have worked in. Additional strengths include systems knowledge, software engineering and creative problem solving. I can identify and provide process improvements and cost savings within highly technical environments. My involvement in undergraduate engineering course presentations, mentorship and tutorship with various institutions has also provided me with excellent presentation and communication skills that allow me to express my ideas clearly and concisely in a technical way that allows easy communication between people of different professional backgrounds.

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Teaching places

My Home, Students Home, Public Place, and Online

Travelling distance

Mark will travel 10km from Hillcrest, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Languages spoken

Mark speaks English and Tswana

Experience
2012-07-18 - 2019-10-31
Tutor , Course presenter

Course presenter and private tutor

2017-07-24 - 2019-10-31
Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities: • Research ,mechanical design and development of machinery ,that includes but not limited to : robotics , special tolls , industrial dryers and AGVs • Developed process capability and handled delivering and installation of new equipment. • Generate manufacturing drawings and BOMs for all projects undertaken • Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures , service schedule , and supply of materials required to ensure efficient operation of machines • Engaging with suppliers and vendors to ensure the successful selection and purchase of various project specific equipment and to resolve design issues • Compiling test qualification schedules and reports when required • Liaising with other departments such as design, manufacturing, quality, materials and purchasing to ensure delivery of parts through the process to time, cost and quality.

Education
2009-02-01 - 2009-12-02
Matric - Founders High School

Subjects covered: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Life Orientation, Tourism, English Home Language, Geography .Awarded Best Matric Learner, 2009 .

2011-02-01 - 2016-11-30
BEng Mechanical Engineering - University of Pretoria

An undergraduate course that focuses on the establishment of a broad knowledge of engineering subjects and underlying principles including; Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics and Machine Design.

Subjects taught
  • Math

    I have extensive experience as a math tutor aligned with great academic excellence and skill that l acquired in my carreer within this field. My involvement in undergraduate engineering course presentations, mentorship and tutorship with various institutions has also provided me with excellent presentation and communication skills that allow me to express my ideas clearly and concisely in a technical way that allows easy communication between people of different professional backgrounds.

    Mark teaches Math at High School, Primary School, University/College, and Adult level(s)