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Kiara Ricketts

Kiara Ricketts

Environmental Science Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student in Masters of Information Technology | Contract Environmental Consultant

  • Education

    • Abbotsford Christian School

      2010 - 2014
      National Senior Certificate

      Dux Scholar (2014)Subjects:- Life Science- Geography- Mathematics- Business Studies- English- Afrikaans first additional language- Life OrientationSport & Activities:- Hockey (2011 - 2014)- Netball (2010 - 2014)- Student Representative Council (2013 - 2014)

    • University of Cape Town

      2024 - 2025
      Master's degree Information Technology

    • Rhodes University

      2018 - 2018
      BSc Honours in Environmental Science Environmental Science with distinction

      Activities and Societies: Environmental Science Tutor Thesis topic: "Improving livelihoods and forest conservation through beekeeping in northern KwaZulu-Natal".I conceptualized my own project, which resulted in many challenges, but is also how I learned valuable research and project management skills.Courses/modules:- Conservation and livelihoods- Environmental Impact Assessment- Environmental Scenarios- Food Security

    • Rhodes University

      2015 - 2017
      BSc majoring in Environmental Science and Microbiology

      Activities and Societies: Rhodes University Dance Society (2015)

  • Experience

    • Rhodes University

      Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
      Environmental Science Tutor

      Responsibilities:- Marking and giving feedback on essays and assignments

    • South African National Biodiversity Institute

      Apr 2020 - Mar 2023
      Biodiversity Information Management Intern

    • MI-C3 International Ltd

      Jun 2023 - Nov 2023
      Business Process Engineer Graduate

    • Resource Management Services

      Sept 2024 - now
      Environmental Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SANBI-GBIF training workshop in Data Management and Cleaning - Supporting Science, Policy and Sustainable Development

      South African National Biodiversity Institute
      Feb 2022

    • The Complete SQL Bootcamp 2020: Go from Zero to Hero

      Udemy
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures Short Course

      EOH Coastal & Environmental Services
      Dec 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kiara Ricketts
      Scholarship to Rhodes University SciFest Africa 2014 Part of the winning team (consisting of three members) for SciFest Africa High School Quiz.Awarded a full scholarship to study science at Rhodes University for one year