Ruth Maseko
Lusaka
Summary
Accommodating Biologist / Lecturer committed to assisting struggling students in understanding life and living organisms. Skillful in designing instructional materials and learning activities and identifying focus areas for student improvement. Certified in biological sciences paired with proficiency in Microsoft office such as Powerpoint. Patient and responsible individual dedicated to responding to individual needs of students by personalizing tutoring strategies and methodologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Salesperson
Dogtas Exclusive Furniture Zambia
10.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized recommendations and assistance with product selections.
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining attractive merchandise displays and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for customers.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and deliver exceptional customer service experiences.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
Secondary Biology Teacher (Attachments)
Our Lady's School
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continually revised curriculum materials based on state standards updates and emerging trends in biology education.
- Developed engaging laboratory experiments that reinforced key concepts while building essential scientific skills like observation, data collection, and analysis.
Biology Tutor (Volunteering)
Lusaka Environmental Health University
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with lecturers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Employed various teaching tools including multimedia presentations and hands-on activities to enhance students'' understanding of complex biological processes.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex biology concepts by utilizing visual aids and real-life examples during tutoring sessions.
Restaurant Waitress
Avrupakids
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Developed rapport with regular customers, enhancing their overall dining experience through personalized attention.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, managing order-taking, drink refills, and general guest inquiries effectively.
- Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Afacan Mücitler Gündüz Bakımevi
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Education
Diploma in Teaching Methodologies -
University of Zambia
Lusaka Zambia05.2024
Master of Science - Biology (Molecular Microbiology)
Aydın Adnan Menderes University-Aydın Turkey
Aydin Turkey08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Aydın Adnan Menderes University
Aydin Turkey06.2018
High School Diploma -
Chunga High School Board
Lusaka Zambia11.2011
Skills
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Scientific paper
- Research and Analysis
- Experiment-management
- Data collection and organization
- Electron-microscopes
- Data-organization
- Customer care
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Experience with Laboratory Techniques
Certification
- PhotographyTraining-4weeks
- Congress Oral Presentation
- Tech- up girls Bootcamp- 6 weeks
- Kectil Program (Leadership and Entrepreneurship)- 3 months
- BeRelevant Academy - 3 months
Languages
Turkish
English
Recommendations
- Prof. Dr Gamze Basbulbul, gbasbulbul@adu.edu.tr, She was my supervisor for my MSc program.
- Prof. Dr. Bülent BOZDOĞAN, bbozdogan@gmail.com, I have worked with Professor Bülent on a number of research studies and he has really helped me to broaden my laboratory skills.
- Mr Ng'andu SIANDIZYA, siandizyan@gmail.com, Dogtas Exclusive Supervisor.
- Mr Jackie Phiri, MBA, MPH. Executive Chairman. Lusaka Environmental Health University. email; phiri.jackie@lehu.edu.zm
Hobbies and Interests
- Scientific Research
- Climate Change
- Leadership & Entrepreneurship
- Women Empowerment
- Photography
- Content Creating
- Music
- Adventure
- Cooking
Timeline
Secondary Biology Teacher (Attachments)
Our Lady's School
02.2024 - 04.2024
Biology Tutor (Volunteering)
Lusaka Environmental Health University
06.2023 - 12.2023
Salesperson
Dogtas Exclusive Furniture Zambia
10.2022 - Current
Restaurant Waitress
Avrupakids
09.2014 - 06.2018
English as a Second Language Teacher
Afacan Mücitler Gündüz Bakımevi
01.2009 - 11.2011
Diploma in Teaching Methodologies -
University of Zambia
Master of Science - Biology (Molecular Microbiology)
Aydın Adnan Menderes University-Aydın Turkey
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Aydın Adnan Menderes University
High School Diploma -
Chunga High School Board
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