Martha Chollom
Durban, South Africa,South Africa
Summary
I am a dedicated English teacher, my passion is to to develop my students' proficiency in the language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Tutor
Free Lance Staging
Online
01.2024 - Current
- Established strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing engaging and interactive online tutoring sessions.
- Utilized various online platforms and tools to deliver effective tutoring services for remote learners.
- Analyzed student progress to adjust lesson planning for improvement.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mangosuthu University of Technology
05.2022 - Current
- Conducting experiments: collect, prepare, and analyse research data
- Assisting with procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory
- Writing manuscripts for publications in scientific journals, also presented oral presentation during lab meetings
- Attending conferences and seminars
- Lab management, including supervision of Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Writing of research grants and proposals
- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
Part-time Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2024
- Planning and delivering lectures and giving out tutorials
- Meeting with students individually to discuss progress
- Checking and assessing students' work
- Pursuing research
- Carrying out administration, such as attending Departmental meetings
- Writing reports of reports to the principal investigator
- Writing research proposals, papers, and other publications
- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Department of Chemical Engineering Postgraduate representative
Education
Doctorate in Engineering (DEng) - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
01.2020
Master of Technology (MTech) - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
01.2015
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Chemical Engineering
Kaduna Polytechnic
01.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Good adaptability to change
- Strong communication
- Good teamwork
- Good time management
- Student Advocacy
- Student Engagement
- Motivational Techniques
- Assessment Strategies
Qualifications
Yes - 120-hour TEFL Course, Yes – 10+ Years’ Experience
Otherlanguages
- Berom
- Hausa
Personality
- Friendly
- Kind
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Respectful
- Articulated
Age
45
Onlinecommunication
- Skype
- Zoom
- Moodle
Transferableworkskills
- Tutored young adults, undergraduate and postgraduate students both face to face and online
- Experience with cultural differences and cultural sensitivities (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- Able to explain complex material to my learners
- Work with small or large groups
Personal Information
Nationality: Nigerian
References
Referees available upon request
Languages
Hausa
Native or Bilingual
Berom
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Online Tutor
Free Lance Staging
01.2024 - Current
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mangosuthu University of Technology
05.2022 - Current
Part-time Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2024
Doctorate in Engineering (DEng) - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Master of Technology (MTech) - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Chemical Engineering
Kaduna Polytechnic