Alexander Agnew

Alexander Agnew

Private Tutor (Chemistry)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mathematics Teacher at Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

  • Education

    • Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer School 2017

      2017 - 2017
      Mathematics (Geometric Group Theory) 85 (High Distinction)

      Four week program at University of Sydney run during the summer of 2017.

    • Melbourne High School

      2008 - 2011
      Victorian Certificate of Education

      Activities and Societies: Academic Awards: - Honour Board Year 12 - ATAR 99.7 Sport: - Table Tennis - Badminton - Tennis Other: - Debating - Chinese Language Education

    • Monash University

      2017 - 2017
      Honours Pure Mathematics First Class (High Distinction)

      Worked with Ian Wanless on exploring latin squares, partial latin squares and their relationship to groups. Examined properties of partial latin squares that embed into groups and then showed that no algorithm exists to decide this in general. GPA 4.0 WAM 83.0

    • Monash University

      2014 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics 89 (High Distinction)

      Majored in pure mathematics with a minor in chemistry, with two units of physics. Also studied two units of linguistics and two units of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic as electives. GPA 3.909WAM 89.135

    • Monash University

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Teaching (Secondary) Mathematics, Chemistry 77.8

      The Master of Teaching at Monash University has provided me the ideal foundation from which I can begin an enriching career as a secondary school maths and science teacher. One of my long standing goals is to improve the quality of education for future generations and improve Australia's maths and science fluency.At the end of first year: GPA 3.417, WAM 78.5

    • Monash University

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Played basketball casually with classmates. While I enjoyed the changes that university life brought, I eventually discovered that medicine was not where I wanted to be. I missed exploring science and mathematics and breaking complex concepts down into simple explanations.

  • Experience

    • Ivanhoe Education Centre

      Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
      Private Tutor (Chemistry)

      Taught VCE Chemistry Unit 1 and 2 to several students one-on-one. Answered questions and provided feedback as they attempted textbook exercises.

    • Monash University

      Mar 2017 - Oct 2017
      Teaching Assistant

      Supervised a first year maths workshop. Provided assistance and explanations to students as they worked through problem sets. Also marked tests and assignments and provided feedback to students on areas for improvement.

    • Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

      Jan 2020 - now
      Mathematics Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Victorian Certificate of Education

      Nov 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alexander Agnew
      Maria Athanassenas Honours Scholarship Monash University 2017 A scholarship for students intending to enrol in a science honours degree at Monash in the area of mathematical science. Awarded $3000.
    • Awarded to Alexander Agnew
      1st in Algebra and Number Theory 2 Monash University 2016 Awarded to the recipient of the highest mark in Algebra and Number Theory 2
    • Awarded to Alexander Agnew
      Dean's List Monash University 2015 Students who are awarded with the Dean's List Award must have:- Achieved at least a distinction grade (70% and above) for all science units completed in the previous calendar year, and- Achieved a weighted average of at least 85% across all science units undertaken in the previous calendar year
    • Awarded to Alexander Agnew
      1st in Chemistry Advanced (CHM1052) Monash University 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Blood Donor

      Issued by Australian Red Cross on Jan 2013
      Australian Red CrossAssociated with Alexander Agnew
    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Australian Red Cross on Jan 2010
      Australian Red CrossAssociated with Alexander Agnew
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Villa Maria Catholic Homes on Jan 2013
      Villa Maria Catholic HomesAssociated with Alexander Agnew