About Me
Hi there! I'm a Social Psychology academic and tertiary educator in Melbourne, Australia.
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I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), minoring in Communications, and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Australian Catholic University, Melbourne. I have also completed a Master of Applied Science (Health Science) with the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society at La Trobe University, Melbourne.
My work has utilised both quantitative and qualitative research methods and I'm trained as a mixed-methods researcher. I've also been involved in community radio, journalism, and media communications as a volunteer in the past.
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As an educator, I have previously taught for La Trobe University (mostly Psych Research Methods and Social Psych). I currently lecture for the Bachelor of Human and Community Services with Southern Cross Education Institute Higher Education.
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I current hold full registered membership with the Australian Community Workers Association.
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I'm open and available for consultation, collaboration, teaching, and research presentations.
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If you would like to get in touch, please use the details at the bottom of the page.
Education
2018-2021
Master of Applied Science by Research.
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University
Bundoora, Australia
Thesis Topic: Characterisation, Adoption, and Expression of Subcultural Identities in Gay, Bisexual, and Queer-Identifying Men in Australia (Submitted June 2021)
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Details: Three-year program (full-time to part-time). Qualitative research study involving a quantitative screening questionnaire, semi-structured qualitative interviews (online & offline), and thematic analysis with NVivo 12 to explore perspectives of gay, bisexual, and queer-identifying Australian men.
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Characteristics and Functions of Subcultural Identities in the Lives of Gay, Bisexual, and Queer-Identifying Men in Australia (Qualitative study, published Dec 2020)
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Exploring the Adoption and Expression of Subcultural Identities Among Gay, Bisexual, and Queer-Identifying Men in Australia (Qualitative study, published Jan 2022)
Supervisors: A/Prof Adam Bourne, Dr Anthony Lyons
2017
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia
Thesis Topic: Gay Men’s Support for Marriage Equality: The Role of Identity Factors and Internalised Homophobia (Submitted October 2017, unpublished)
Details: One year program (full-time). Quantitative research study involving a meta-analysis and empirical study examining support for marriage equality, identity factors, and internalised homophobia; data collected during the 2017 Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey.
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Attitude-Related Correlates of Support for Marriage Equality (Meta-analysis, unpublished)
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Gay Men’s Support for Marriage Equality: The Role of Identity Factors and Internalised Homophobia (Quantitative study, unpublished)
Supervisor: Dr Joel Anderson
2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
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Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia
Relevant units:
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Research Design and Statistics (1-4)
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Social Psychology and Advanced Topics in Social Psychology
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Life Span Development
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Abnormal Psychology
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Interpersonal Communication
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Communication Ethics
Professional Experience
Jul 2023 - Current
Sessional Lecturer & Work Placement Assessor (Dec 2023 on)
Bachelor of Human & Community Services
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Southern Cross Education Institute Higher Education
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Creating and delivering online lectures and tutorials to international students
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Assisting with content development and refinement
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Providing constructive feedback and assessment of submitted work
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Creation of assessment marking rubrics
Units taught: Mental Health Policy and Practice (Sem 2, 2023)
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Nov 2021 - Dec 2023
VET Student Services/Welfare Officer (& former Team Leader)
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Southern Cross Education Institute
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Engaging with students from a range of VET courses between Certificate III and Advanced Diploma level
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Providing services such as academic support and health & wellbeing support
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Consulting with students, trainers, and stakeholders both face-to-face and online
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Intervening for at-risk students and monitoring course progress
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Presenting referencing seminars, orientations, and other support sessions as needed to students
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Addressing student health and well being concerns, providing relevant information and referral pathways, and linking students with key support services
Feb 2019 - Nov 2021
Casual Academic (Sessional Tutor)
School of Psychology & Public Health
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La Trobe University
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Mentoring and teaching undergraduate students
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Preparing and delivering classes both offline and online
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Providing constructive feedback and assessment of submitted work
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Responding to student queries and concerns
Units taught:
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Psychological Research Methods (2019 –2021)
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Social Psychology (2019, 2021)
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Applied Psychology (2021)
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Developmental Psychology (2019)
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Units marked:
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Psychological Assessment (2021)
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Research Project A (2020)
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Research Project B (2019, 2020)
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Experimental Foundations of Psychology (2019)
Oct 2018 - Feb 2021
Research Assistant
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society
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La Trobe University
Projects:
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Writing Themselves In 4
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Private Lives 3
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Systematic literature review (manuscript under consideration)
Roles:
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Report generation, transposing data into several national and state-based reports
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Entry, formatting, and proofing of statistics, figures, and data tables into reports
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Interpretation of quantitative data into written statements and comparisons
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Reference checking and formatting in both APA and MLA formatting
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Conducted a systematic literature review using Covidence software
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Demonstrating and explaining use of Covidence software to co-authors
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Extracting data from a wide range of texts into spreadsheets
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Synthesising and communicating findings from numerical and categorical data