Highlights
Scientific Research
Doctoral Skills
Research in circadian rhythm genetics, genome evolution and disease resistance provides a solid foundation for leadership, critical and creative thinking, research, project management, and high level written and aural communication.
Tertiary Educator
Lecturing
Course design, development and delivery at Washington State University (genetics, biochemistry, astronomy) and Western Sydney University/University of Wollongong (primary and secondary science education methods).
Curriculum Consultancy and Leadership
Tahmoor Public School
Expert curriculum support builds capacity for whole school engagement in high quality learning that is locally contextualised.
Curriculum Support
Project Management
Design, development and delivery of curriculum support resources including teacher professional learning.
Teacher Professional Learning
Science curriculum design and delivery
My teacher workshops provide opportunities for online and situated learning and mentoring that helps teachers to engage all students in all aspects of primary science curriculum.
Blended Learning
Counting on Cotton - Kimberlin Education
Through Video Conference lessons, I inspired students and teachers in regional, rural and remote areas to engage in hands-on STEM learning.
Preschool STEM Experience
Community outreach
Each term a group of 20 preschool students visit Tahmoor Public School to participate in STEM activities, facilitated by Year 6 students.
Primary STEM Expo
Wollondilly Network of Schools
Students, teachers and organisations from across the region come together to share ideas.
Primary STEM Teacher Network
Wollondilly Network of Schools
As a conference presenter and network coordinator, I build teacher confidence through professional and collegial dialogue.
Industry Linkage
Me3D Introductory Module
Creating guides, modules and workshops for STEM-related organisations facilitates community outreach and industry expert linkages.
Music Teaching
School Band, Piano, Woodwind, Brass
Music has taught me to be a creative problem solver. As a music teacher I help students to develop multitasking and creative thinking skills, and to appreciate the role of art in their daily lives.