Grace Gazele Kalala

Grace Gazele Kalala Research or lab assistant

Cape Town, South Africa LinkedIn

basic software knowledgeData AnalysisDetail Orientatedeye-hand co-ordinationGood written and communication skillspresentation skillResponsible and research skills.Time Management

Personal Information

Address: B24 The Pines, Chad Road. Retreat. Cape Town. 7945

Cell: +27 74 496 8137

Email: [email protected]

Identity Number: 9506141342268

Languages: English, Afrikaans, French

Professional Profile

I am a perseverant woman, with a passion to make a positive difference in the field of Science and the Health system. I enjoy working with people, regardless of their background and helping out wherever I can. Having completed my matric in 2013, I enrolled for my BSc in Medical Bioscience at the University of the Western Cape in 2014. In April 2018 I graduated with a BSc. (Hons) degree in Medical Bioscience.

Career Summary

04/ 2018- 12/2018 Aftercare Superintendent (Windsor Preparatory School)

I worked as an aftercare teacher for the grade 2-3 children at Windsor Primary school. I assisted the kids with homework, provided snacks and stimulating activities, interacted and supervised the kids during outdoor playtime.

04/ 2017- 12/ 2017 Practical Demonstrator/tutor (UWC)

I worked as a tutor and practical demonstrator for the Department of Medical Bioscience (UWC). I tutored second year Medical Microbiology students, facilitated practical sessions with second and third year students enrolled for Medical Bioscience. I was responsible for the administrative duties, practical and test set- up, cadaver handling and I also served as invigilator for tests and examinations.

10/ 2015- 04/2016 Casual sales person/cashier (Kidz-a-peal-Craft-a-peal)

I worked as a cashier and sales person at a toy and craft shop whereby I made sure products were well displayed on the shelves, I answered phone calls, cashed in and controlled stock.

Education Background

Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Bioscience (2017)

(University of the Western Cape)

Dissertations: The Awareness of Stroke amongst the staff and students at the University of the Western Cape.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Bioscience (2014-2016)

(University of the Western Cape)

Majors: Medical Bioscience (Anatomy and Physiology) and Medical Microbiology

Matriculated from Heathfield High School (2013)

Subjects passed: English, Afrikaans, French, Life Science, Life Orientation, Mathematics, Geography and Physical Science.

Personal Achievements and professional registration

I am a member of the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) since 2017.

I was awarded a scholarship by the Albert Einstein German Academic Initiative Fund in 2016 and 2017.

I was awarded the top achiever’s award in Life Science, Mathematics and Geography at Heathfield High School in 2013.

Developed Skills

Good written and communication skills, time management, eye-hand co-ordination, data analysis, presentation skill, basic software knowledge, detail-orientated, Responsible and research skills.

References

Dr. Okobi Ekpo

Thesis Supervisor (University of the Western Cape)

Department of Medical Bioscience

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (021) 959-3962

Prof. Maryna De Kock

Honours course co-ordinator (University of the Western Cape)

Department of Medical Bioscience

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (021) 959-2242

Dr. F. Rahiman

Lecturer (University of the Western Cape)

Department of Medical Bioscience

E-mail: [email protected]

Education

01/2014-12/2016 BSc Medical Bioscience at University of Western Cape: Medical Bioscience is the Study of human Anatomy and Physiology. We trained to become Scientist in any Medical or Scientific field.
01/2017-12/2017 BSc (Honours) Medical Bioscience at University of Western Cape: As a BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience graduate I have knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Statistics.
08/2017-09/2017 Certificate in Research Ethics at TRREE online training programme.: I received a certificate from TRREE online training programme in Research ethics. The evaluation consisted of 4 topics, Public Health Research ethics, Introduction to Research Ethics, Research ethics evaluation and Informed consent form.

Experience

04/ 2018- 12/2018 Aftercare Superintendent at Windsor Preparatory School: I worked as an aftercare teacher for the grade 2-3 children at Windsor Primary school. I assisted the kids with homework, provided snacks and stimulating activities, interacted and supervised the kids during outdoor playtime.
04/ 2017- 12/ 2017 Practical Demonstrator/tutor at University of Western Cape: I worked as a tutor and practical demonstrator for the Department of Medical Bioscience (UWC). I tutored second year Medical Microbiology students, facilitated practical sessions with second and third year students enrolled for Medical Bioscience. I was responsible for the administrative duties, practical and test set- up, cadaver handling and I also served as invigilator for tests and examinations.
10/ 2015- 04/2016 Casual sales person/cashier at Kidz-a-peal-Craft-a-peal: I worked as a cashier and sales person at a toy and craft shop whereby I made sure products were well displayed on the shelves, I answered phone calls, cashed in and controlled stock.