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Mariza Breytenbach
Mariza is a creative and hardworking individual with a burning passion for literature and language. An active researcher she is constantly interested in learning new skills and a perfectionist when it comes to getting a job done properly. Having received training in proof-reading, text-editing and the publication process she has also published a few short stories of her own for educational purposes. She is dedicated to ensuring that stories and the reading of books continue to thrive in our modern society.
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Show profile Hide profileQualifications:
Qualification type: MA (In Progress)
Field of study: English Literature
Institution: NWU
Year obtained: End 2013
Qualification type: B.A. Honours
Field of study: English Literature and Creative Writing
Institution: NWU
Year obtained: 2011
Qualification type: B.A. (Cum Laude)
Field of study: Communications and English
Institution: NWU
Year obtained: 2010
Qualification type: Matric
Field of study: Highschool
Institution: Randburg High school
Year obtained: 2007
Additional Courses:
2012 Coursera: Fantasy and Science Fiction: The human mind, our modern world
2011 Refworks Training Course
2010 Introduction to Theatre Technology
2009 SI (Supplemental Instruction) Training Course
Academic Achievements
• Research Unit Masters Grant 2012-2013
• Research Unit Honours Grant 2011
• Trophy : Best English Major Assignment 2010 (Annual)
• Certificate: Best student in Creative writing Second Year 2009
• Certificate: Best student in English First Year 2008
Employment history:
• Library Assistant at Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus of
the North-West University (NWU)
• Freelance Translator at Kwartz Publishers
• Research Assistant for Prof A.M. de Lange and Prof. J.E. Terblanche
Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU)
• Assistant Lecturer for Honours Class in Literary Theory Potchefstroom
Campus of the NWU
• Secretary in Minjonet Ladies Hostel during Aardklop Minjonet Ladies
Hostel Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU
• Journalist for Campus Newspaper Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU
Teaching Experience
ENLL 679 Literary Theory
(Assistant Lecturer)
University Honours
2012
ENLL121 Introduction to English Language and Literary Studies
SI (Supplemental Instruction)
and Marking assistant
University First Year
2010-2012
SKRK121 Creative Writing: Writing and Prose
SI (Supplemental Instruction) and marking assistant
University First Year 2010
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literary Genres
SI (Supplemental Instruction) and marking assistant
University First Year 2009
Leadership Experience
2012: Served on the Academic Student Association, Porfolio: vice-chairman
2011: Served on the Academic Student Association, Portfolio: Marketing
Community Involvement
Active member of the Shakespeare Society, Southern Africa branch
Active member of the Golden Key Honour Society
Served on the Marketing Committee of Minjonet Ladies Hostel in Potchefstroom
Involved with Minjonet Ladies Hostel charity program to better educational environments for children.
Publications
National publications:
2012: Catch that Watermelon, Vang daai Waatlemoen published in Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal Leesboek Graad 4 and Afrikaans First Additional Language Grade 4 by Via Afrika Publishers
2012: Polo die Draak published in Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal Leesboek Graad 5 by Via Afrika Publishers
2012: Kaalvoet vir die Wenstreep published in Eerste Addisionele Taal Leesboek Graad 6 by Via Afrika Publishers.
Skills and Other Qualifications
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Fluent in English and
Afrikaans
- Translating and editing
documents
- Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Onenote,
- Thorough Academic
searches and research
Other Qualifications
- JAFFAE (Johannesburg Academy For Finishing And Eloquence) -course
Diploma
- Training in Facilitation for
Supplemental Instruction
- Introduction to
Theatre technology Certificate
- Training in use of Refworks
research database
Qualifications:
Qualification type: MA (In Progress)
Field of study: English Literature
Institution: NWU
Year obtained: End 2013
Qualification type: B.A. Honours
Field of study: English Literature and Creative Writing
Institution: NWU
Year obtained: 2011
Qualification type: B.A. (Cum Laude)
Field of study: Communications and English
Institution: NWU
Year obtained: 2010
Qualification type: Matric
Field of study: Highschool
Institution: Randburg High school
Year obtained: 2007
Additional Courses:
2012 Coursera: Fantasy and Science Fiction: The human mind, our modern world
2011 Refworks Training Course
2010 Introduction to Theatre Technology
2009 SI (Supplemental Instruction) Training Course
Academic Achievements
• Research Unit Masters Grant 2012-2013
• Research Unit Honours Grant 2011
• Trophy : Best English Major Assignment 2010 (Annual)
• Certificate: Best student in Creative writing Second Year 2009
• Certificate: Best student in English First Year 2008
Employment history:
• Library Assistant at Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus of
the North-West University (NWU)
• Freelance Translator at Kwartz Publishers
• Research Assistant for Prof A.M. de Lange and Prof. J.E. Terblanche
Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU)
• Assistant Lecturer for Honours Class in Literary Theory Potchefstroom
Campus of the NWU
• Secretary in Minjonet Ladies Hostel during Aardklop Minjonet Ladies
Hostel Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU
• Journalist for Campus Newspaper Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU
Teaching Experience
ENLL 679 Literary Theory
(Assistant Lecturer)
University Honours
2012
ENLL121 Introduction to English Language and Literary Studies
SI (Supplemental Instruction)
and Marking assistant
University First Year
2010-2012
SKRK121 Creative Writing: Writing and Prose
SI (Supplemental Instruction) and marking assistant
University First Year 2010
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literary Genres
SI (Supplemental Instruction) and marking assistant
University First Year 2009
Leadership Experience
2012: Served on the Academic Student Association, Porfolio: vice-chairman
2011: Served on the Academic Student Association, Portfolio: Marketing
Community Involvement
Active member of the Shakespeare Society, Southern Africa branch
Active member of the Golden Key Honour Society
Served on the Marketing Committee of Minjonet Ladies Hostel in Potchefstroom
Involved with Minjonet Ladies Hostel charity program to better educational environments for children.
Publications
National publications:
2012: Catch that Watermelon, Vang daai Waatlemoen published in Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal Leesboek Graad 4 and Afrikaans First Additional Language Grade 4 by Via Afrika Publishers
2012: Polo die Draak published in Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal Leesboek Graad 5 by Via Afrika Publishers
2012: Kaalvoet vir die Wenstreep published in Eerste Addisionele Taal Leesboek Graad 6 by Via Afrika Publishers.
Skills and Other Qualifications
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Fluent in English and
Afrikaans
- Translating and editing
documents
- Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Onenote,
- Thorough Academic
searches and research
Other Qualifications
- JAFFAE (Johannesburg Academy For Finishing And Eloquence) -course
Diploma
- Training in Facilitation for
Supplemental Instruction
- Introduction to
Theatre technology Certificate
- Training in use of Refworks
research database
