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* Facilitate weekly seminars on advanced legal philosophical topics surrounding posthuman legal theory, critical legal pluralism, and feminist materialism(s).* Facilitate class discussions to encourage critical thinking and reflection on prior legal education.* Conceptualise and compile a new syllabus outlining course objectives, reading lists, assignment schedules, and grading criteria for module.* Design and implement a novel teaching, learning, and assessment framework for elective module; including an experimental simulated conference for final assessment format.

* Prepare and present weekly lectures introducing law students to key concepts, theories, and debates in legal philosophy.* Design, implement, and grade student assessments, ensuring compliance with university policies and academic standards for undergraduate law degrees.* Consult with students to discuss course material, provide academic support, and offer guidance on assignments and research projects.* Attend training sessions, conferences, and other professional development opportunities to develop and reflect on personal pedagogical practice.

* Translate course materials, syllabi, and assessment documents for various law modules – including Constitutional Law 312, and Constitutional Law 244.* Review and edit translated documents for accuracy and coherence.

Dissertation: “Framed and Caged: Theorising the Vulnerability of Animal Bodies Before the Law” under supervision of Prof Henk Botha (SU Department of Public Law) and Prof Louise du Toit (SU Department of Philosophy).LLM Master's thesis retroactively converted to doctoral dissertation on the grounds of exceptional progress, new and original insights arising from the work, project scope in excess of a LLM thesis, and a record of publication/presentation of LLM findings.

* Reviewed student papers for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.* Consulted with students on research collection, argument formulation, bibliographies and model writing assistance.* Assisted in the translation and editing of texts for the Faculty of Law.* Assumed responsibility for the convening and invigilation of undergraduate assessments.

Courses: Feminist Readings of Ancient Greek Philosophy, Applied Utilitarianism, Race and Medicine, Philosophy of Language.Thesis: “What ‘This’ Might This Be?: Posthuman Feminism and the Trouble with Making Sense of This World” under supervision of Prof Louise du Toit and Dr Charla Smith.Received degree cum laude with a final aggregate of 90%.

* Iphepha For Pupils NPC was founded in 2019 to provide stationery to pupils whose education is threatened by a lack of necessary supplies.* Ensure successful completion of outreach projects from concept to launch.* Facilitate collaborations with related and partnering entities to enhance collaborative awareness-raising and outreach success.* Manage company social media pages and increased social media presence, monitoring user engagement.

* Created slides, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.* Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.* Supported lecturer instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts, and revising lecture materials with students.* Assessed and evaluated various student assignments and submissions.

* Collaborated closely with the university's Co-Curricular Office to compile evidence of the activities of enrolled co-curricular students.* Drafted reports and applications through the collation and organised presentation of documents such as M&E- and Logic frameworks.* Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.* Collaborated with central administration to develop and revise experiential education curriculum.

* Served as the official representative of the Student Court, fostering positive relationships with various student organizations.* Ensured alignment of court procedures and protocols with both the Student Constitution and National Constitution.* Spearheaded the scheduling and facilitation of internal meetings, overseeing the Court's operational activities.* Managed and supervised internal projects within the Student Court to ensure their successful completion.

Final Year Paper: "Reconsidering the Classification of Domestic Animals as ‘Things’: A Comparative Evaluation of South African and German Property Law" under supervision of Dr Tina Kotzé* Received degree cum laude with a final aggregate of 78.76%.* Electives on Constitutional Property Law, Environmental Law, International Regional Human Rights Law, and Internet Law.

* Planned and facilitated critical interdisciplinary discussion in accordance with approved curriculum, employing varied methods to maximise attendance.* Mentored and coached students with focus on developing critical thinking skills, independence, and self-confidence.* Created a safe and confidential learning environment by identifying and resolving challenging relationship dynamics which arose from critical discussions.

* Maintained up-to-date records of peer-reviewed publications relating to property law for future reference.* Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.

* Assumed position of Chairperson for the Stellenbosch University Committee in 2020, following a term as Committee Editor in 2019.* Responsible for the committee's selection and management, overseeing article submissions, and leading article review process.* Assumed responsibility for editing and enhancing the content, structure, and referencing of submissions to maintain publication standards.* Established and maintained a collaborative working relationship with the UCT editorial committee to facilitate efficient publishing processes.