Jackson Dann
Brunswick,VIC
Summary
Passionate molecular and evolutionary biologist with over 4 years experience researching, writing, teaching and working within a wide array of fields of enquiry. Current PhD candidate with written / published works, due to complete later this year. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, organisational and analytical skills in addition to technical scientific expertise. Excels at synthesising and presenting complicated scientific theory to non-technical audiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor in Biosciences
The University Of Melbourne
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Development of course materials for the first year beginner and advanced stream topics through collaboration with peer academics and synthesis of current scientific theory in relation to learning objectives and rubriks.
- Collaborated with topic coordinator on the synthesis of materials, learning objectives and scheduling for both streams into a single first year course for the 2024 cohort.
- Administrative duties including scheduling of classes for a combined cohort of 1500+ students and 30+ teaching staff, and development of online student learning interfaces for 3 separate online topics.
- Delivery of materials through leading tutorials, workshops, online lessons and laboratory practicals including between 20 to around 80 students in a single session.
Tutor and Practical Demonstrator
The University Of Adelaide
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated content formation and delivery of second year genetics courses including theory such as classical genetics, population- and quantitative genetics, evolution and selection, and genetics of simple (Mendelian) and complex disease.
- Teaching and interpersonal efforts resulted in average distinction grade and student experience of learning and teaching (SELT) scores of 6-7/7 for the 2021-2023 period with emphasis on approachability, ease of communication and timely feedback.
Tennis Coach /Branch Customer Service Officer
Tennis Australia
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Delivery and coordination of large-class (40+ students) trainings from beginner levels (red ball) to competition-level practices at the flagship Tennis World centre in Millswood.
- Delivery of personalised individual lessons for beginners (5+ years) through to competition and semi-professional level proficiency.
- Tournament officiating duties: organising scheduling, players and the facilities at junior and semi-professional level tournaments held at Tennis Australia facilities.
Tennis Coach
Super Tennis
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Tennis coach for large-cohort (60+ students) beginner training sessions at varying school facilities.
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Evolution And Drug Development
08.2024
- First-author publication set to release within 1-2 months.
- Middle-author publication in PNAS.
- Committee member of school of biological sciences post-graduate association (SoBSPA).
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Evolutionary Biology
04.2021
GPA 6.93 / 7.0
Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics - Nutrition Sciences
01.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal communication and collaboration
- Written communication
- Leadership and delegation
- Proficient synthesis and summary of current scientific materials
Timeline
Tutor in Biosciences - The University Of Melbourne
07.2023 - 01.2024
Tutor and Practical Demonstrator - The University Of Adelaide
05.2021 - 06.2023
Tennis Coach /Branch Customer Service Officer - Tennis Australia
09.2018 - 07.2021
Tennis Coach - Super Tennis
01.2015 - 05.2018
The University of Adelaide - Ph.D., Molecular Evolution And Drug Development
The University of Adelaide - Bachelor of Science, Genetics And Evolutionary Biology
Flinders University - Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences
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