Christelle King, Graduate Research Assistant

Christelle King

Graduate Research Assistant

UAE University

Location
United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
Education
Master's degree, Masters of Biological Science
Experience
9 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 1 Months

Graduate Research Assistant at UAE University
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • My current job since January 2020

I am currently working as a research assistant at the UAE University in the Veterinary Department. I facilitate and train students in the field of research methodology. Furthermore, I'm conducting research aimed at the joint health of camels. My job requires a dedicated focus toward literature review, scientific writing, supporting students in laboratory research, managing and actively conducting laboratory research.

Substitute Teacher at The Staff Room
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2019 to December 2019

The Staff Room connects substitute teachers with schools all over Dubai. I worked as a substitute teacher in Brighton College Dubai, American International School, and Universal American School. I covered classes for Mathematics, Introduction to Physics, Biochemistry, English, Genetics, and Moral Education. I efficiently manage classrooms with a total number of students ranging between 8 to 36 pupils. I taught boys-only, girls-only, and mixed-gender groups from Gr. 5 to Gr. 12. When lesson plans were provided, I followed the lesson plan diligently and ensure efficient learning through providing student support and an optimal learning environment through efficient classroom management. When lesson plans were not provided, I created lesson plans aligned with the school's curriculum standards and taught the lessons accordingly. I taught students following the British Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, and the Common Core American Standard Curriculum. I also assist The Staff Room with administration duties, marketing expo, and business development.
Science Lab Technician
Create lesson plans for Mathematics, Biochemistry, Physics, English, Genetics, and Moral Education.
Efficient Classroom Management.
Create an ideal learning environment.
Flexible in teaching different subjects and different grades on short notice.
Science lab technician.

Biology and Math Tutor at The Study Room
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2019 to December 2019

The Study Room offers skill development and language learning to students aged 4 to adults. I tutored Mathematics and Science students from the age of 7 up to 17 (Gr 2 to Gr 11) following the British Curriculum, International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum, and the Common Core American Standard Curriculum. I was responsible for creating study material, study summaries, and lesson plans. I tutored students from various nationalities, with a brought spectrum of different individual needs, ranging from students who want to obtain an A+ to students with learning difficulties such as diagnosed ADHD. I also conduct student evaluations to determine a student's current proficiency level. Accordingly, I planned, execute or recommend an appropriate tutoring/learning program to meet the student's needs and goals. I conduct sessions to help students improve their concentration abilities through using the Play Attention software, created by NASA, as a brain exercising tool to improve attention span.
Developed and implemented new mathematic learning material.
Create Science and Mathematics easy to use study summaries.
Conduct Student evaluation.
Coordinated Play Attention sessions to improve students' attention span.
Couched study skills.
Create individual lesson plans.
Support Homework

Play Therapist at Oli Oli Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2017 to July 2018

Guide children through the learning opportunities for each gallery and exhibit.
Educated children through a STEAM-based approach, age 2 to 12.
Facilitate and manage exhibit spaces and components.
Manage groups of children (ranging from 5 to 40 children) during school field trips, birthday parties, and summer camp activities.

Mathematics & Biology Tutor at Scimatics Solutions
  • South Africa - Pretoria
  • July 2016 to August 2017

Private and semi-private tutoring of Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Accounting to students between the age of 14 to 17 (Gr. 8 to 11).
Design and develop study material related to each student's learning needs.
Assed children's academic level of understanding in Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Accounting.

Professor Assistant at University of Pretori
  • South Africa - Pretoria
  • December 2008 to December 2010

-Facilitate first-year student's dairy farm practicals.
-Educating and facilitating first-year Animal Science students.
-Staff management and delegation of duties.
-Responsible for record keeping, data collection, artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis of cattle.
-Directly involved with heard health and calf management.

Education

Master's degree, Masters of Biological Science
  • at University of Stellenbosch
  • March 2021

I will graduate in August 2022.

Bachelor's degree, Biological Science Agriculture Animal Science
  • at University Of Pretoria
  • January 2010

BSc. Agric Animal Science

High school or equivalent, Gr. 12
  • at Hoërskool Erasmus
  • January 2005

Grade 12 - South African curriculum

Specialties & Skills

Teaching Mathematics
communication skills
Teaching
DATA COLLECTION
RECORD KEEPING
STAFF MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTANCY
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
LANGUAGES
Research
Teaching material development
Video-conferencing software
Microsoft office
Interpersonal Skills
Teaching Biology
Teaching Agriculture
Google Workspace
Class management
Curriculum development

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019

Hobbies

  • Endurance Athlete - Triathlon
    January 2016 Ironman 70.3 East Londong South Africa June 2016 Ironman 70.3 Durban South Africa June 2019 Ironman 70.3 Durban South Africa