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Bio
I am a motivated person who enjoys helping others. My hobbies include art, reading and outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming.
I try to see things from my student’s perspective, so that I can make the work relatable to them individually. I believe that each student is capable of achieving high goals, and I enjoy helping them to reach their full potential.
Education
• Studies at the University of Pretoria:
• 2020 - current: MSc Medical Immunology
• 2018: BSc Biochemistry Honours (cum laude)
• 2015 - 2017: BSc Biochemistry (cum laude)
My Proudest
Achievements
• I made it onto the Dean's List for the Top 30 Academic Achievers and received my undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude. I also achieved a distinction for the subsequent Honours degree.
• I achieved the second-highest national level (Youth or National B) in 2012 for swimming.
Subjects
Life Sciences (Biology)
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI achieved Cum Laude for my undergraduate Biochemistry degree, with one of my main subjects being Physiology ( University-level life sciences). I love the subject and also enjoy helping others understand the concepts.
Chemistry
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI have completed a first year Chemistry course which was complementary to the school syllabus. I am very good at explaining this subject, due to my passion for it and have helped my varsity peers in this regard.
English
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI achieved a near distinction for English Home Language in my final school year. I completed an Internationally based schooling system (ACE School of Tomorrow) from grade 1-10, which greatly aided my language skills, through, for example, extra spelling courses.
Business Studies
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI received a Distinction for Business Studies in high school and have taught the subject on a volunteer basis at Louis Botha Children's Home.
Homework
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI volunteer at Louis Botha Children's Home as a part-time tutor and help the children with homework.
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI have previously tutored high school Mathematics and achieved a distinction for my University Mathematics module as part of my B.Sc Biochemistry degree (Module WTW 134).
Physical Science
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI have experience teaching Physical Sciences, and studied the subject further in University, achieving a Cum Laude for both my undergraduate and Honours Biochemistry degrees.
Mathematics Literacy
Grade 1 - Grade 12I achieved a distinction for my Mathematics module at the University of Pretoria as part of my BSc Biochemistry degree. I also have experience tutoring the subject.
Life Orientation
Grade 1 - Grade 12 NSCI enjoy teaching life skills and achieved a distinction for the subject in Matric.
Biochemistry
First Year - Postgrad BCM 251, 252, 261, 262, 368, 357, 367, 356, 774, 771, 773, 775I completed my B.Sc undergraduate and Honours degrees with distinction (Cum Laude) and have experience tutoring the subject.
Genetics
First Year - Second Year GTS 161, 251 and 261I have completed two years worth of genetics courses, covering introductory genetics, molecular genetics, and genetic diversity and evolution.
Physiology
First Year - Third Year FLG 211, 212, 221, 222, 327, 330, 331, 332Learning body functioning is a passion of mine. The courses I completed were in Neurophysiology, lung and renal physiology, acid-base balance and temperature, circulatory physiology, as well as digestion, endocrinology and reproduction.
Applied Statistics
First Year BME 120I have completed a course in Biometry, and am highly skilled when it comes to solving and explaining the problems presented. I am able to understand the subject matter in a logical way and have helped fellow peers with this course in my first year.
Organic Chemistry
First Year CMY 127I am able to visualize and understand the problems presented, something quite crucial with regard to explaining Organic Chemistry. I have completed a semester course in Organic Chemistry which was also combined with a semester in Physical Chemistry.
Microbiology
First Year - Second Year MBY 161, MBY 261I achieved distinctions for the Microbiology courses listed, as part of my B.Sc Biochemistry degree.
Reviews from others
“She helped me in more ways than I expected, helped me plan and get a schedule in motion. Gave me extra tips to make things easier, went the extra mile to help me understand ”- Caylin
“always on time, easy to work with and patient with our son, she even gave him notes to help him while studying. ”- Confidence
“Megan understanding of the subject matter and how she relay the information to me is absolutely wonderful. I am quite grateful to have someone like her to assist me.”- Thabang
“Megan goes out of her schedule to assist them”- Lola
“Megan has given practical advice and provided good references to Caroline when she needed to look up various things.”- Kathleen
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