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Peer Academic Mentor Profiles

Jarrad
Hi, I’m Jarrad, and I’m an online Bachelor of Arts student majoring in English Literary Traditions and Ancient History. I’m a part-time student and full-time stay at home dad. In all the spare time that leaves me with, I like to get down to my local beach, go bushwalking, play tennis, cook, and, of course, read. I can help you with:
- Essay/assignment strategies and approaches
- Navigating myLearn, the Library, and the ASO
- Research Skills
- Referencing (MLA, Traditional Footnoting, APA)
Mel
Hi, my name is Mel and I am studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Mathematics). I'm a part-time student, studying online. I love sampling a cheese platter, traveling, afternoon naps and a good pun. I can help you with:
- research and assignment skills
- locating mathematics study resources
- navigating myLearn, the Library and the ASO
- LANTITE study tips and resources
- APA 7th
Greg
Hi, I’m Greg, I'm an online, part-time Bachelor of Arts student. My major is Philosophy, but I've studied a range of units from Business and Marketing to Town Planning and Writing. I can help you with:
- Essay/assignment strategies and approaches
- Navigating myLearn, the Library, and the ASO
- online exams
- Research Skills
- Referencing (Chicago Footnoting, AGPS referencing)
Demi
Hi, my name is Demi and I am studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts). I’m a full-time student, studying online. I love reading books, baking desserts and summer! I can help you with:
- essay writing, research and assignment skills
- navigating myLearn, the Library and the ASO
- MLA and APA 7th referencing
Hugh
Hi, my name is Hugh, and I am studying a Bachelor of Laws. I'm a full-time student, studying online. I enjoy studying and debating legal concepts, exercising when I get the time, and indulging in pedantries about ancient rules of English grammar. This last one has earned me the title of "The Last Bastion of Lost Clauses". I can help you with:
- Referencing – especially AGLC4
- How to prepare for exams
- Research and assignment skills
- Navigating MyLearn, the Library, and the ASO
Victoria
Hi, my name is Victoria and I am studying a Bachelor of Laws. I work and study on Gadigal Country. I study part-time, work full-time in banking, and am publishing my first non-fiction book with Affirm Press in 2024. I can help you with:
- Research and assignment skills
- Legal databases
- Time management
- AGLC4
- Efficient exam preparation
- Keeping going when times are tough!
Cathy
Hi, my name is Cathy and I am studying a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching). I am a part-time student, studying online whilst working 4 days a week as educational leader in a community preschool. I love cooking, crafting, and travelling overseas and enjoy connecting with other students, sharing the reality and juggle of distance learning! I can help you with:
- research and assignment skills
- navigating myLearn, the Library and the ASO
- APA 7th referencing
Melissa
Hi, my name is Melissa and I am studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science. I’m a full-time student, studying online and working. I love soccer, the beach, hiking and being out in nature. I am interested in ecology and botany, and am fascinated by the complexity and interconnectedness that exists in the world around us. I can help you with:
- research and assignment skills
- navigating myLearn, the Library and the ASO
- APA 7th referencing and referencing programs
- study tips and skills
Shayla
Hi, I'm Shayla and I am studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science). I study full-time on campus and live in Armidale with my two dachshunds and cat. I spend most of my free time doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, painting and scrapbooking. I am passionate about educating and learning, and I love assisting other students! I can help you with:
- finding new study techniques
- breaking down and tackling assignments
- time management and organisation strategies
- APA 7th referencing
- research and writing skills

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