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CURRICULUM VITAE

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I have a PhD specialising in children's literature and feminist studies. I am an associate lecturer in writing, literature and culture at Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). 

 

My areas of expertise include postfeminism, fairy tales, children's literature, feminist theory, digital media, and adaptation. 
 

Education
Doctor of Philsophy (PhD)
Children's Literature, Gender Studies, Digital Media
School of Communication and Creative Arts
Faculty of Arts and Education
Deakin University

​2013 - 2019

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Children's Literature
Deakin University

​2011 - 2012

 

 

Bachelor of Arts (Distinction)
Literary Studies and Photography
Deakin University

​2008 - 2010

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Work Experience
Associate Lecturer 
Deakin University 
2021 - present
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Sessional Academic
Casual lecturer and tutor
Deakin University 

​2014 - present

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Research Assistant
Deakin University

2016 - present

 

Teaching Associate 
Monash University

2017-2017; 2019-2019

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Research Assistant 
Australian National University

2017 - 2018

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Visiting Scholar 
The University of Winnipeg

2015 - 2015

Awards & Grants
Awards
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2020 Alfred Deakin Medal for Doctoral Thesis
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2019 Deakin University Excellence in Teaching
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2018 Deakin University Excellence in Teaching
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Grants
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2017 Association for the Study of Australian Literature postgraduate travel bursary - $500 
 
2017 Japan Foundation of the Arts postgraduate travel bursary - $1700 
 
2016 Deakin University conference national grant - $1000 
 
2015 Deakin University International fieldwork grant - $3500 
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