Michael Solomon

Born and raised in Cape Town South Africa. Married. Member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Recently returned to Cape Town after spending the pandemic abroad in Hanoi, Vietnam. 

Organization: APAX English (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Head Teacher / Teacher: Initially taught kindergarten students aged between 4-5 years old upon first arriving in Vietnam. Age ranges later included students aged between 6-14 years old. Cambridge assessments were completed in order to ensure students were adequately prepared and incentivized before levelling up. Head Teacher roles included upskilling new teachers, ensuring that teaching staff understood the different programs and that teachers best suited to teach at that level were prioritized. Key Performance Index (KPIs) were included, and during the pandemic online and offline teaching platforms were assessed to ensure that teaching standards were maintained as best as possible.

Period: November 2018 - December 2022

Organization: University of the Western Cape

Lecturer: Delivering undergraduate student lectures in Anatomy & Physiology across Medical Bioscience (MBS), Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy programmes
• Course coordinator for second year MBS students, including administering
tests, examinations and grading
• Collaborating with lecturers and support staff to ensure uniformity across
teaching components

Period: March 2016 - November 2018

Research assistant: Investigating the potential pro-fertility and anti-cancer effects of Typha capensis (Bulrush) extract on Tm3-Leydig, Tm4-Sertoli and LNCap (Lymph node carcinoma of the prostate) cells, in vitro. Laboratory investigation, progress reports and statistical analyses were performed in this postion.Investigating the potential pro-fertility and anti-cancer effects of Typha capensis (Bulrush) extract on Tm3-Leydig, Tm4-Sertoli and LNCap (Lymph node carcinoma of the prostate) cells, in vitro. Laboratory investigation, progress reports and statistical analyses were performed in this position.

Period: May - December 2015

Teaching assistant: Employed to introduce 3rd year MBS undergraduate students to statistics for data analysis (MedCalc statistical software), and understanding the importance of statistically significant (P<0.05) values.

Period: January - May 2014

Tutor: Tutoring and mentoring undergraduate students in Anatomy and Physiology utilizing course materials, wet specimens and anatomical models.

Period: January - May 2015, January - November 2013

Demonstrator: Preparation of practical sessions for undergraduate students, providing them with insight and knowledge on the Anatomy and Physiology of the human body.

Period: February 2011 - November 2012, February 2009 - December 2010

Organization: Capital Outsourcing Group

Data Capturer: Digitizing hard copies and completing new applicant information for recruitment purposes. Additional roles include contacting and confirming employee references, ensuring applicants have completed criminal checks successfully and allowing opportunities for candidates to enter the labour force at the highest possible level.

Period: January 2010 - December 2012

Organization: Standard Bank

Teller: As a frontline teller, we were tasked to capture deposits, process customer payments and assist with all cash deposits and withdrawals. Tellers also identified potential account upgrade opportunities for clients whilst maintaining and establishing professional relationships with excellent customer service.

Period: January 2007 - June 2008

PhD Medical Biosciences (2016)

Bachelor of Science (Honors) Medical Biosciences (2011)

Bachelor of Science (Medical Biosciences) (2010)