Professional Work
Casual Tutor – School of Mathematics and Physics, UQ, 2022-
Semester 2 2024 – STAT1201, MATH1061, MATH2302
Semester 1 2024 – STAT3004, HRSS3101/7101
Semester 2 2023 – STAT1301 (Supertutor), STAT1201
Semester 1 2023 – DATA7202, HRSS3101/7101, STAT2201
Semester 2 2022 – STAT1301, STAT2201, STAT2203
Semester 1 2022 – DATA7202, HRSS3101/7101
My teaching style prioritises individually paced work, open question time on any content, and developing a foundational understanding and intuition over rote learning. Preparation, presentation and andragogical skills developed in online and in-person contexts while engaging and supporting the learning of mathematics and statistics by students of mathematics, science, engineering, data science, and allied health.
PRIVATE TUTORING, 2016-
One-on-one tutoring of students, primarily assisting with grade 11/12 Maths B and Maths C studies, but experience with students as young as grade 4, up to first and second year university students, in subjects including English, German, Physics, Chemistry, and Social Sciences. Teaching and Communication skills developed through the challenge of delivering content in new ways to help build and develop an understanding of the topic.
SEQ TUTORING COLLECTIVE PRIVATE TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT SEMINARS, 2021-
SEQ Tutoring Collective is a collective of maths students working together to provide a network of experienced tutors with expertise in a wide array of subjects in mathematics and the sciences. We provide private tutoring services, but also have a seminar program we are running at the Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) focused on showcasing mathematics to high school students. Our mission is to provide a friendly and relaxed environment to learn competition problem-solving, and get a taste for topics and types of mathematical thinking which students might not be exposed to in their regular maths classes.
STATISTICAL CONSULTING, 2019
Assisting a research team with statistical analysis of survey, qualitative and quantitative data, conducting simple as well as complex and novel statistical tests to extract meaning from data. Developed skills in both self-driven analysis to find novel results, and in utilising data to answer targeted questions from co-workers.
NIGHT FILL, 2018-2019
Night fill at Coles Kenmore, stocking and presenting product in-store. Skills refined both in individually-paced work where speed and efficiency are prioritised, and in the team environment working towards a common goal.
CODING KIDS TUTOR, 2016-2018
Tutoring of classes ranging from 4 to 24 children aged from 7 to 11, with and without assistance from other tutors. Classes focused around building scratch games in an entertaining and educational manner, and generally run as after school programs. Experience tutoring small groups for week-long holiday camps, tutoring python. Management and presentation skill growth from the dynamic classroom environment, flexibility with focus on end goal required.
Academic service
Organising Committee, SMP Maths Postgraduate Student Seminar Series, JULY 2024 – Present
Fortnightly seminar series for SMP maths students. Organising of speakers, room bookings, refreshments, funding, and promotion.
Organising Committee, Student Symposium in Combinatorics 2022
Together with some other wonderful combinatorics students, we organised the student symposium in combinatorics in May-June 2022. Students at all stages of their studies were invited to attend this online symposium, and we were proud to host eleven plenary talks, all from current students in combinatorics and its applications. Organising, presenting and grant writing skills developed.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE, Neumann Prize Exhibition, AUSTMS 2022
Preparation of posters and displays celebrating past Neumann prize winners, setting and packing up. Skills developed in graphic design using Adobe Express and copy-writing of posters and displays using biographical information and transcripts of interviews.
Brisbane South State Secondary College Maths workshop, UQ, June 2022
Demonstration of graph and design theory problems in a hands-on mode to grade 7 students. Presentation, preparation and pedagogical skills developed.
Other service and volunteering
UQ HANDBALL CLUB SECRETARY, 2023-
Organising meetings, Liaising with administrators, organising social competitions and tours amongst other requirements as necessary.
ROTARY-NYSF STUDENT INTERVIEWS, PANELIST 2016-2022, ORGANISING COMMITTEE 2021-2022
Each year, Rotary districts across the country are tasked with selecting students to attend NYSF. District 9600/9620 interviews usually consist of an individual 20 minute interview with 3 panellists, typically consisting of Rotarians and past NYSF students. Interviews serve as a good experience for the student, and students are judged on their academic merit, extra-curricular contributions, enthusiasm and overall suitability for the forum.
YMCA U12s CRICKET COACH, 2014-2016
Managing of junior cricket team consisting of both boys and girls aged from 8 to 11, through weekly training sessions, weekend games, and individual advice and mentoring with players.
BUNDABERG JUNIOR BASKETBALL COACH, 2014-2016
Coaching of junior basketball teams at club level for younger level fixtures.
Education
University of Queensland
PhD candidate (Mathematics)
Resolvability and block-colouring of triple systems
Supervisors: Sara Herke and Darryn Bryant
Started: July 2021
Interruption: July 2023 to December 2023
Expected completion: June 2025
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
Hamilton decompositions of infinite graphs
Supervisor: Barbara Maenhaut
Started: 2019
Graduated: 2020
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Mathematics (Major in Statistics)
Started: 2016
Graduated: 2019
St. Luke’s Anglican School
Graduated 2015
OP 1
Awards and Achievements
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Tuition Fee Offset and Living Stipend.
MATRIX-AMSI PhD Student Collaboration Scheme
$1 000 jointly awarded with Yudhi Bunjamin in 2023 to support ongoing collaboration.
NYSF 2015
Attended the National Youth Science Forum in 2015, which every year for 3 weeks brings together hundreds of grade 12 students who are passionate about science and communication.
LIYSF 2015
Selected from NYSF participants to attend the London International Youth Science Forum, a 3 week event bringing together high-school aged students from across the globe.
Languages
- English: Native
- Danish: Limited working proficiency
- German: Elementary proficiency
- Italian: Elementary proficiency
- Chinese: Elementary proficiency
Sporting commitments
BASKETBALL
- Real River City (2019-2023)
HANDBALL
- UQ Handball team (2022-)
- Queensland handball team (2022-)
- Australian handball national team squad (2023)
SOCCER
- Riverlife Baptist Football Club (2018-2023)
References Available on Request
Last updated May 2024.
Jack Neubecker 
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