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Bio
An ECSA registered Metallurgical Engineer; proactive and open-minded individual who employs logical skills to challenges. A self-starter and hard-worker who has always excelled academically.
I know how to clarify and simplify challenging concepts. Having been a high school relief teacher, university tutor and private tutor before (over 6yrs combined experience), I have learnt to be patient with students in helping them succeed in their various endeavours.
Education
• BEng (Metallurgical) graduate 2015.
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• Graduate Trainee at Columbus Stainless (2016-18) & Metallurgist at RMS (2019-now).
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• Start-up founder: MyGuy - delivery service in Harare, Zimbabwe (2018).
My Proudest
Achievements
• United States Achievers Program member (Zimbabwe chapter); 1 of 30 high school graduates - 6% national admission rate (2009)
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• BEng student awards at the University of Pretoria, Engineering Dean's Merit for academic excellence and invitation to Golden Key membership (2012-15)
Subjects
- University Tutoring
Material Science
First Year70% in Materials Science (1st year) and Metallurgical Engineering graduate from the University of Pretoria
Mechanics
First Year89% in 1st year Mechanics at the University of Pretoria
Physics
First Year86% in Physics 1st year at the University of Pretoria
Electronics
First Year84% in Electricity and Electronics 1st year at the University of Pretoria
Linear Algebra
First Year86% in 1st year Linear Algebra - University of Pretoria
Calculus
First Year91% in Semester 1 and 76% in Semester 2 Calculus 2012 at the University of Pretoria
Chemistry
First Year81% in General Chemistry - University of Pretoria
- School Tutoring
Chemistry
Grade 1 - Grade 12Passed high school Chemistry with a distinction and also got a distinction (81%) in 1st year Chemistry at the University of Pretoria
Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 12 CAPS, NSC, IEB, CambridgeI have always been very good at Mathematics and passed 1st year Calculus at the University of Pretoria with a distinction.
Mathematics Literacy
Grade 1 - Grade 12I have always been very good at Mathematics and passed 1st year Calculus at the University of Pretoria with a distinction.
Physical Science
Grade 1 - Grade 12Passed Physical Science with distinction (A) at Ordinary Level and went on to pass both Physics and Chemistry at Advanced Level. Got distinctions in 1st year for both Physics (86%) and Chemistry (81%).
Additional Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 12I have always been very good at Mathematics and passed 1st year Calculus at the University of Pretoria with a distinction.
Advanced Mathematics
Grade 1 - Grade 12I have always been very good at Mathematics and passed 1st year Calculus at the University of Pretoria with a distinction.
AS Cambridge syllabus
Grade 1 - Grade 12I sat for the Zimbabwe School Examinations at the end of my high school - which are very similar to the Cambridge syllabus and did exceptionally well; 8As and 2Bs at Ordinary level and 1A and 2Cs at Advanced Level.
Reviews from others
“Excellent”- Matau
“Merlvine has the unique gift of being able to teach and he demonstrates his commitment and passion in his approach and methods. His knowledge of first year university maths is unquestionable. Due to the circumstances there was a limited time period, two weeks, in which to find a tutor who would not only have the ability to cover a full years work but have the ability to part knowledge. Merlvine was able to do this. Thank you Merlvine”- Colleen
“I always believed I wasn’t good at maths and that it was “hard”. But Melvin made me realise MATHS IS EASY ! That was the first thing he had ever said to me in our first lesson and it’s stuck with me to this day. His patient and funny, he makes the lesson fun and interactive constantly and makes maths fun. Thank you Melvin for assisting me to gain confidence in maths ! ”- Gabriella
“Merlvine has provided consistent support and guidance for Pierre, and Pierre looks forward to his maths classes.”- Annette
“Merlvine is passionate and knowledgeable of the subject matter. He connected very well with Tumiso and he imparted knowledge and skills to her, which made her to excel in Math. We are hoping for Aplus for Tumiso's final exam mark in Grade 12. I can proudly recommend Merlvine to family, friends and colleagues.”- Cynthia
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