Mandisa Timba
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
North Park University
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
Supplementary Instruction Leader
North Park University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Wise Owl School
05.2013 - 01.2020
- Planned and prepared activities for age students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
North Park University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Disposal Procedures
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Reagent Preparation
- Active Listening
- Laboratory Support
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Organic and Inorganic Synthesis
- File and Recordkeeping
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Animal Dissection
- Attention to Detail
- Prepare Solutions
- Operate Microscope
- Bacterial Inoculation
- Sharps Disposal
Languages
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Ndebele
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
North Park University
01.2022 - Current
Supplementary Instruction Leader
North Park University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Wise Owl School
05.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
North Park University
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