1. Carli van Schalkwyk 1
Cover Letter
My name is Carli P van Schalkwyk. I received my Masters degree in Chemical
Engineering in March 2013 in addition to the degrees of BSc Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology and BScHons in Biochemistry which I obtained in 2009 and 2010,
respectively.
I consider myself a well-balanced individual who has always strived and managed to
excel academically while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities, at school as
well as university level. I am hard-working, can easily adapt to any work surroundings and
have a strong love for nature and the environment.
Curriculum Vitae attached
2. Carli van Schalkwyk 2
Curriculum Vitae
CARLI PENGILLY VAN SCHALKWYK
Antigua Bay Unit 43 Tel: 071 124 5311
Minnaar Street RSA ID: 861206 0140 088
Vaalpark Email: pengilly.c1@gmail.com
1947
EDUCATION
University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, RSA
2011 – 2013: MScEng (Chemical Engineering)
The topic of my Masters thesis was „The study of enzymatic hydrolysis to improve sugar
production from steam-pretreated sweet sorghum bagasse and triticale straw‟. This involved
the design and optimisation of enzyme cocktails to maximise sugar yield during enzymatic
hydrolysis. I also developed and validated a micro-assay method based on handsheets by
which a multitude of feedstock varieties can simultaneously be hydrolysed in a rapid manner.
2010: BScHons (Biochemistry)
The in depth study of various subjects which included Energy metabolism, Steroid hormones,
Systems biology and Advanced protein-separation technology. My main project involved the
identification and cloning of a candidate gene in ostrich mycoplasmas for use in a DNA
vaccine.
2006 – 2009: BSc (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology)
Main subjects were Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
President High School, Goodwood, RSA
2001 – 2005: Senior Certificate
Matriculated with full exemption and A aggregate.
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SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Computers: Advanced: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Intermediate: Design Expert
Basic: STATISTICA
Language: Completely bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Senior Teaching Assistant (STA) (2011):
In charge of a group of demonstrators during tutorial sessions for 1st
year chemical
engineering students.
Golden Key International Honour Society of the University of Stellenbosch (2010):
Member of this internationally recognised association acknowledging me as one of the
top 15% of academic achievers at Stellenbosch University. This membership is by
invitation only.
Serenade Group (2008):
Member of the overall winners in the inter-hostel serenade competition of the
University of Stellenbosch. Subsequently participated in the National Serenade
Competition in Potchefstroom.
Monitor (2005):
Duties included maintaining discipline of the school‟s students together with promoting
healthy interaction between the students. Worked well in our group of 20 monitors as
well as with the small group I was in charge of.
Academic Full Colours (2003 – 2005)
Culture Full Colours (2003 – 2005)
Drama group (2003):
Trophy for best supporting actress at the Clanwilliam schools drama festival.
Student council (2000):
Often an exercise in restraint, the experience served to further develop my leadership
skills. It also provided a valuable opportunity to work in a group, but also with a group,
which I found ultimately rewarding.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Community service: Siyavula (Shuttleworth Foundation) (2011)
Assisted in the translation of Grade 10 – 12 Mathematics and
Physical Science textbooks which are freely available for
anyone to download from the internet (Open Educational
Resources).
Sports: Residence Netball Referee (2008 - 2009)
Netball
Tennis
Table Tennis
Hockey
Music: Girls Residence Serenade group (2008)
2/4 Events Quartet (2005 - 2013)
Violin (UNISA Grade 5)
Piano (UNISA Grade 8)
Guitar (UNISA Grade 4)
School choir (1994 - 2005)
Eisteddfods (1994 - 2004)
Residential Committee Memberships: Diversity Committee
Interior Committee
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Squash, Cycling, Kickboxing, Camping,
Hiking (including the Fish River Canyon),
Reading, Arts and Crafts and Music (both playing
and listening).
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2015: Facilitator for Learning Cubed / Optimum Learning Technologies
I facilitate mathematics to learners/workers who need some „gaps‟ filled
before they can move on to a higher level of competency.
I have taught Mathematics Bridging Phase 1, 2 and 3, Business
Mathematics Module 2 and RPL NQF 3 courses.
2014 – Present: Workbook Development Specialist
I develop End-of-Year science (both physics and chemistry) workbooks
that aid as a revision course for Grade 10, 11 and 12 Science students.
These workbooks are also adapted for online courses for which I
generate multiple choice questions as an assessment method. This is
part of Advantage Science, a division of Advantage Learning
Technologies (Pty) Ltd.
2013: TJ (“Tjokkers vir Jesus”) Leader
Educational leader of preschool children at my local church
2005 - 2013: 2/4 Classical Quartet
Violinist in a classical quartet which played at various functions
(mostly weddings)
2011 - 2012: Demonstrator for 1st
year chemical engineering students during tutorials
at the University of Stellenbosch
2011 - 2012: Volunteer at the National Engineering Open Day of the University of
Stellenbosch
2006 - 2012: DMC Catering
Worked as part-time waitress at functions and medical conferences
2010: Biochemistry demonstrator for 3rd
year BSc students during tutorials at
the University of Stellenbosch
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2009: Holiday work in the Microbiology Laboratories at the University of
Stellenbosch
2008 - 2009: Group missionary work at Phemba Mission-station in Swaziland
2005 - 2009: Cardies
Holiday work during Christmas Season. Started as sales-assistant and
was promoted to cashier and in charge of sales. Worked well in a group.
