Study Skills Hub

📍 Campus: Elizabeth

📚 Background: Science, Social Work

🔎 Fun Fact: Switched to pursue social work deliberately realising a call to embrace it as a career.

🌟 Study Strengths: Motivational strategies, independent learning, problem solving.

📣 "I enjoy being a study hub adviser especially when I see a student who has been motivated to study further and is leaving the hub with more confidence after having the problem at-hand resolved. My advice for someone struggling to learn something new is that you can learn it if you want to with some work around your strategy.”

📍 Campus: Afterhours online for Tonsley students

📚 Background: Engineering, Construction Management

🔎 Fun Fact: My experience in both engineering and construction gives me a well-rounded understanding of analytical and practical skills.

🌟 Study Strengths: Problem-solving, particularly in mathematics and technical subjects, time management, developing strategic plans. 

📣 "I find it incredibly fulfilling to provide academic support to students, helping them overcome challenges and achieve success. My journey as an international student has inspired me to assist others, as I understand the struggles students face when adapting to a new academic environment."

📍 Campus: Noarlunga

📚 Background: Communication and Media Production

🔎 Fun Fact: I once worked as a matchmaker and I still like to find relations between different perspectives and ideas to bring them together. 

🌟 Study Strengths: Writing and organisational skills, time management researching, structuring and presenting content.

📣 “Learning can be such a rewarding experience. I love helping students with their study  and guiding them along their journey, watching them succeed and finding their way.” 

📍 Campus: Regency, Noarlunga 

📚 Background: Education, Science, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 

🔎 Fun Fact: I love to sew and knit clothes for myself and my son.

🌟 Study Strengths: Knowing how to chunk information so it's easier to remember and understand. Being able to see the bigger picture and contextualise information to make it relevant. Finding shortcuts to work smarter, not harder.

📣 "I enjoy being a Study Skills Adviser as it lets me support and encourage students to achieve their goals. Seeing students put their minds to something and win is awesome!"  

📍 Campus: Online

📚 Background: Education, Marketing, Literature and Languages

🔎 Fun Fact: I love writing poetry. I'm also fascinated by mysteries and highly inquisitive by nature. 

🌟 Study Strengths: Active listening, independent learning, communication and English support (I am fluent in English, Arabic, along with a limited working proficiency in French).

📣 "I have a broad range of interests and being part of the study hub means I can use my skills and knowledge to guide people. I had a great network of support that helped me excel in life; therefore, being part of this team means I can pay it forward and be part of a learning support network for students.”  

📍 Campus: Online, After Hours

📚 Background: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work

🔎 Fun Fact: I love adventure sports and am a great cook! Whether it’s hiking, rafting, skydiving or whipping up a delicious meal, I enjoy embracing new challenges and experiences.

🌟 Study Strengths: Writing, comprehension, grammar, referencing, developing effective study habits and improving numeracy skills.

📣 "I enjoy being a Study Hub Adviser because it allows me to support and connect with students from diverse backgrounds, helping them gain confidence and overcome academic challenges. My advice is to stay patient and persistent and seek support from others if needed.”

📍 Campus: Gilles Plains/Online

📚 Background: PhD in Plant Biology and an undergraduate degree in Education

🔎 Fun Fact: I have participated in various field trips across South Australia, contributing to bio-surveys and biodiversity monitoring project teams with the Department for Environment and Heritage.

🌟 Study Strengths: Can see the big picture and knows how to break down complex problems into manageable tasks, making learning accessible to students from diverse disciplines. Merrine’s advice is simple for when you're feeling stuck or struggling with a new concept.

📣 “Break it down into smaller steps, stay patient, and always ask for help when needed. Keep pushing forward—perseverance turns challenges into opportunities.” 

📍 Campus: Online

📚 Background: Social Sciences

🔎 Fun Fact: I’m a multitasking wizard! Balancing my role as a Study Skills Adviser with my placement work has taught me the art of managing time effectively—so I know a thing or two about making study a seamless part of life. 

🌟 Study Strengths: Time management skills, navigating complex concepts, working around digital technology, solving challenges.

📣 "Helping others succeed is my ultimate motivation. My strengths lie in breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand nuggets and leveraging my strong IT skills to support students with any tech-related challenges they might face."  

📍 Campus: Adelaide/Online 

📚 Background: PhD in Finance, Banking 

🔎 Fun Fact: I pursued an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy before transitioning to Finance! 

🌟 Study Strengths: Simplifying complex concepts, offering practical strategies for tasks such as note-taking, writing essays and reports, developing skills for presentations and group work. 

📣 “I enjoy my role as an advisor because it allows me to make a tangible impact on students' academic success. I believe in the power of self-reliance, encouraging students to learn how to check their grammar and self-edit, which builds their confidence and competence”.  

📍 Campus: Adelaide

📚 Background: Training & Assessment, Human Resource Management, and Organisational Change & Development

🔎 Fun Fact: In the kitchen, I might be more of a dishwasher than a cook, but when it comes to the air fryer, I’m the master! Who knew cooking could be this much fun? 

🌟 Study Strengths: Fostering curiosity and helping students approach their learning with playfulness and an open mind. 

📣 "As a Study Skills Adviser, I enjoy creating a welcoming environment where students feel empowered exploring their potential and growing their skills. Remember that learning is a journey, not a sprint. Pace yourself, and don’t forget to celebrate the small wins along the way."