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Nonkululeko Xaba

@nonkululekoxaba

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Academic proofreader and editor at the University of Johannesburg, supporting academic essays and research papers.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in applying my language and analytical skills in AI training, content evaluation, and editorial roles.

At the University of Johannesburg, I volunteered as an Academic Proofreader & Research Assistant, assisting peers with proofreading and editing academic essays and producing structured research papers.

My English studies, including a postgraduate English degree with distinction, strengthened my research and source analysis skills. I’m interested in applying my language and analytical skills in AI training, content evaluation, and editorial roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Academic Proofreader & Research Assistant

University of Johannesburg

Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (9 months)

Assisted peers with proofreading and editing academic essays, wrote high-quality essays and research papers, and conducted extensive research. Delivered all work before deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Proofreading Editing Academic Writing Research Critical Thinking Attention To Detail

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Postgraduate Degree, English

2024 - 2025

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Dean's List

Completed a Postgraduate English Degree with Distinction, again receiving the honour of being on the Dean's List.

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts, Humanities

2021 - 2023

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Dean's List for all 3 years

Earned a BA in Humanities with Distinction, exploring literature, history, sociology, and communication studies. Achieved Dean's List for all three years.