PSI Connect
About Us
Our Vision
We aim to empower people so they are successful in all facets of life. We encourage critical thinking and skill development. Our learning sessions are interactive and dynamic, and help you explore issues through concept mapping and problem-based learning.
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Our approach is evidence based and predicts success in life beyond academic grades. We endeavour to guide students and professionals to become confident, curious, critical, and creative. Through patience, empathy, and understanding we facilitate learning and establish ongoing life skills.
Meet the Team
Experience. Knowledge. Empathy.
We understand that the educational journey is challenging.
We help students and academics to develop the skills required to be successful across a range of fields and disciplines. We offer professional development including writing and communication, statistical analysis, programming, and critical thinking.
Whether you need help writing a thesis, creating an effective presentation or poster, or understand statistics, we are here to help!
Head Lecturer & Tutor
Dr Benjamin Schultz
PhD Psychology, PhD Computational Modeling
I have been in academia for over 14 years and had the privilege to work alongside outstanding researchers across multiple countries. Through a keen understanding of what students need, I have created several courses to help students develop core skills required in academic positions and any industry job. My passion for research and education guides all my actions and I endeavour to help students succeed at university and beyond.
Senior Lecturer
Dr Nicole Thomas
PhD Psychology
I have spent 11 years as an academic at various Australian universities. During this time, I published over 60 articles and developed undergraduate courses in cognition, neuroscience, developmental disorders, research methods, and statistics. My passion is tutoring and mentoring students, and helping others to develop their writing and critical thinking skills. I hope to pass on these skills, tips, and tricks to the next generation of psychologists and researchers.
Senior Tutor
Dr Sara Quinn
PhD Psychology
I have 13 years of academic, research, and mentorship experience. During this time, I taught classes on statistics, social psychology, and research methods; supervised students on honours thesis projects, edited theses, papers, and admissions essays; and coached students through each step of the research process. I aim to share my passion for psychology and research with students, helping them to achieve their goals and forge their own path within or outside of academia.
Advanced Statistics Tutor
Rob Cooper
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)
I have been mentoring students in their research and writing for psychology for over 5 years, assisting with topics from social psychology to cognitive neuroscience. My experience in post-graduate research and mentoring students have given me the passion to help them through the toughest parts of their journey. This culminated in the creation of a series of instructional resources on research methodology and writing to help students achieve their goals.
Biomedical Science Tutor
Francesca Bolk
Master of Biomedical Science,
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences
I am a passionate biomedical science tutor on the verge of completing my PhD, specialising in Stem Cells and Heart Research at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Through my research, I have delved into the intricacies of stem cell biology, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in cardiovascular therapies. As a tutor, I am dedicated to sharing my expertise in science communication and inspiring the next generation of scientists in the exciting and
ever-evolving field of biomedical science.
Psychology Tutor
Jenn Petkovic
Graduate Diploma of Psychology,
Bachelor of Arts Honours (Psychology)
I am currently completing my Master of Clinical Psychology after working in the field for 5 years. With a firm understanding of psychological assessments, I excel at showing students how to approach case studies and various tests (e.g., WAIS-IV, WISC-V), I also have strong capabilities in text mining as well as qualitative and quantitative methods. My joy lies in guiding students through the intricate world of clinical psychology and empowering them to comprehend intricate concepts with confidence.
Qualitative Psychology Tutor
Liv Jones
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
I am completing my Master of Clinical Psychology and have strong skills in qualitative research methods. I excel in helping students enhance their writing and critical thinking skills, fostering both academic and personal growth. As a dedicated tutor, I am passionate about psychology and strive to create dynamic and supportive learning environments. My mission is to empower students to achieve their full potential, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive academically and professionally.