Eliana Horn
Melbourne
Summary
PhD-trained philosopher (awaiting conferral) with a strong commitment to both research and teaching. My work sits at the intersection of applied ethics, social epistemology and emerging technologies, with research and skills relevant to public health ethics and policy. I bring a reflective, student-centred approach to teaching philosophy, grounded in the view that pedagogical practice is itself a form of philosophical inquiry. I have extensive experience designing and delivering philosophy curricula across secondary and tertiary contexts, and I am deeply motivated by the intellectual and ethical value of teaching as a core academic practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
Macleod Secondary College
01.2024 - Current
- I have worked as a Casual Relief Teacher across a diverse range of school settings, including Concord School, a specialist education setting supporting students with additional learning needs. I have also held an ongoing CRT position at Macleod College, where I taught special education classes on a regular basis. These roles have strengthened my ability to adapt quickly to different learning environments, support students with diverse needs, and build positive, respectful classroom relationships within short timeframes.
Class Tutor
Monash University
01.2021 - Current
- Tutor for ‘The Moral Psychology of Evil’, ‘Critical Thinking’, and ‘Big Ideas in Philosophy, Politics and Economics’. Responsibilities included lesson planning, marking, running tutorials, and collaborating with teaching teams to co-design assessments.
Research Assistant
Monash University
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked under Professor Graham Oppy on a funded project investigating the nature and function of argumentation across disciplines, with a focus on critical thinking.
Assistant Marker
La Trobe University
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Provided marking support for several postgraduate subjects including ‘The Ethics of Disability Care’ and an undergraduate bioethics course.
Writer-in-Residence
Sense of Self (SOS) Bathhouse
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Produced monthly philosophical essays for SOS’s blog and newsletter. Topics included the nature of escapism, ritual, and inertia.
Secondary Teacher
Princes Hill Secondary College
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Taught across Years 7–12, including VCE Philosophy. Served as Debating Coordinator and Student Council Facilitator, supporting student voice. During my time teaching at Princes Hill Secondary College, I worked extensively with students requiring additional learning and wellbeing support, including many students with disabilities and neurodivergent profiles such as autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. I regularly differentiated lessons, adapted classroom management strategies, and collaborated with wellbeing and learning support staff to ensure these students were meaningfully included, supported, and able to engage with the curriculum.
Curriculum Writer
Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools (VAPS)
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Designed philosophy curriculum and assessment materials tailored for primary and secondary classrooms, helping develop resources to support philosophical inquiry in schools.
Secondary & Primary Teacher
Preshil
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Taught VCE English and Media, junior Design, and multi-year Philosophy electives. Designed and facilitated engaging Bioethics modules, asking students to grapple with real-world dilemmas.
Relief Teacher
Preshil & Macleod Secondary College
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Worked casually across English, Humanities, and other subject areas, gaining experience in flexible pedagogy and classroom management.
Placement Teacher
Preshil & Mill Park Secondary College
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Completed placements in History, Geography, and VCE Philosophy. Ran additional philosophy classes for primary students.
Education
PhD - Applied Ethics
Monash University
01.2025
Master of Secondary Teaching - undefined
Monash University
01.2016
Honours in Philosophy - undefined
Monash University
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Melbourne
01.2012
Languages
English (Native)
Greek (Conversational)
Publications
Sparrow, R., Horn, E. & Eyssel, F. Do Robots Have Sex? A Prolegomenon. Int J of Soc Robotics 15, 1707–1723 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12369-023-01052-7
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
Macleod Secondary College
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Monash University
01.2022 - 01.2024
Class Tutor
Monash University
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Marker
La Trobe University
01.2021 - 01.2021
Writer-in-Residence
Sense of Self (SOS) Bathhouse
01.2019 - 01.2020
Secondary Teacher
Princes Hill Secondary College
01.2018 - 01.2020
Curriculum Writer
Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools (VAPS)
01.2018 - 01.2018
Secondary & Primary Teacher
Preshil
01.2017 - 01.2017
Relief Teacher
Preshil & Macleod Secondary College
01.2016 - 01.2016
Placement Teacher
Preshil & Mill Park Secondary College
01.2015 - 01.2015
Master of Secondary Teaching - undefined
Monash University
Honours in Philosophy - undefined
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Melbourne
PhD - Applied Ethics
Monash University