MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
February 2012- October 2017
Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia.
In this position I taught anatomy & neuroanatomy to science, biomedical science and medical students. I held the Human Anatomy Licence throughout this period and generated the Policies & Procedures Manual for the Human Anatomy Lab.
November 2017 - June 2024
The University of Western Australia.
In this position I teach anatomy, neuroanatomy and histology to science, biomedical science and medical students from diploma to doctoral level.
July 2024 - present
James Cook University
In this position I teach anatomy, neuroanatomy and histology to biomedical science and medical students.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
February 1998 - November 2000
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
The University of Western Australia.
Double major in Anatomy & Human Biology and Physiology. Awarded the Ralf Schimmel Prize for highest aggregate mark in second year physiology.
My education has not only provided the foundation for the rest of my experiences,
but has also made me a lifelong learner who is eager to gain more skills and knowledge.
February 2001 - October 2001
FIRST CLASS HONOURS
The University of Western Australia.
Conducted a research project examining the effects of glucocorticoids on apoptosis in the rat testis and human spermatozoa. Supervised by Dr Peter Burton & Prof. Arun Dharmarajan.
February 2002 - February 2006
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The University of Western Australia.
Conducted a research project examining the effects of prenatal glucocorticoid administration on the kidneys of fetal, neonatal and adult sheep. Supervised by Dr Timothy Moss, Dr Deborah Sloboda, Prof. Brendan Waddell & Prof. John Newnham.
February 2021 - July 2021
FELLOWSHIP OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY
The University of Western Australia/Advance HE
Completed the experiential pathway and written application against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.
MY SKILLS
What I Do
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
William Butler Yeats (allegedly)
