Matthew Laaksonen
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Credentials
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IMPACT: Emerging Leaders Program
BastowJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Aspirant Leaders Program
Keysborough CollegeJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Berry Street Education Model Course
Berry StreetJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Transitions Program (Science)
Employment and Career Development, Monash UniversitySep, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate IV in Business Administration
Talent2Aug, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate II in Sport (Officiating)
Acacia Learning SolutionsOct, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Level 2 Boundary Umpire Accreditation
Australian Football LeagueJan, 2008- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Keysborough College
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Jan 2015 - Present
I have experience teaching the following subjects at Keysborough Secondary College:- Year 11 Specialist Mathematics- Mathematics (Years 7-10)- Year 11 and 12 Biology- Year 10 Life Science (Biology, Genetics)- Year 10 STEM/Advanced Science- Science (Years 7-8)I also have extensive experience in student and staff management, including:- Year 8 Teacher Team Leader (Leading Teacher, Coordinator) 2021- Year 10 Teacher Team Leader (Leading Teacher, Coordinator) 2020- Year 10 Teacher Team Manager (Assistant Coordinator), 2018 & 2019- Acting Year 7 Teacher Team Leader (Leading Teacher, Coordinator), 2018 (Term 3)- Acting Year 10 Teacher Team Manager (Assistant Coordinator), 2017 (Term 2)
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Senior Boundary Umpire
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Feb 2007 - Jul 2015
I was a Senior Boundary Umpire at the Eastern Football League in Victoria, Australia. I was a member of the Leadership Group for the boundary umpires cohort within the EFL. During my time umpiring I have completed Level 2 accreditation for boundary umpiring, as well as a certificate II in Sport (Officiating). I have officiated in over 200 matches of Australian rules football, including 20 Grand Finals. I officiated in the 2013 and 2014 Division 1 Seniors Grand Finals. My time with the EFL has seen me umpire across Victoria, including at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Etihad Stadium. In early 2013, I was involved with the Victorian Football League (VFL) Development Squad. Finally, I was awarded EFL Boundary Umpire of the Year for the 2013 season.
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VCE Mathematics Tutor
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
I tutored Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods following the VCE curriculum. I have experience teaching in both group and individual settings, catering to the needs of the student(s) to help them improve and grow in their skills, while building confidence in their work and abilities.I also tutored Year 9-10 Mathematics and Science courses. In 2011, I was employed by The Knox School as a tutor for the after-school "Homework Club" for Year 8-9 students.
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Data Analyst
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2015
Position: Data Analyst (Casual Employment)Description: Data analyst for Homeloans Ltd., assisting in inspecting, cleaning and transforming data to be used for analysis and decision making.
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Golden Key International Honour Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Secretary
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
As Secretary, I have been a part of a team of 35 committee members, helping to conduct a wide range of events that benefit the community and our membership. These events range from:- Social- Intellectual Engagement- Community Service- Academics- Careers and Professional DevelopmentMonash Golden Key (MGK) is an entirely student run organisation with all committee members volunteering their time and effort. MGK is one of the leading Chapters of Golden Key in the Asia-Pacific region with approximately 17,000 lifetime members, comprising approximately 6000 current student members. Being secretary of the largest university Chapter in the Asia-Pacific region has been a fantastic experience for me. In my time on the committee of the MGK Chapter, I have been able to learn so much from all committee members, both past and present, as well as the Chapter consultant Susanna Chan. Working in a team that is driven to provide academic, leadership and community service opportunities for members has been a rewarding experience. It has helped me to further develop skills in forward planning, event management, communication, teamwork and leadership, as well as making many new friendships both professionally and personally.In 2013, Monash Golden Key hosted a number of events and programs, including academics and leadership lectures, Race Against Depression (RAD), the annual Careers Cocktail Evening, professional development workshops and a Movember fundraising event. In total over 2,500 people attended events including a broad selection of members, non-members, university staff and VCE students. Being actively involved and participating in the Monash Chapter of Golden Key has been rewarding as it has allowed me to truly develop my skillset, having the task of engaging a large number of members and keeping both committee and general members up to date with planning and events throughout the year.
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
Position: Research Assistant, Anatomy and Developmental Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University.Description: In February 2014, I was under casual employment in the Prostate Cancer Research Group (PCRG), assisting Dr Mitchell Lawrence in establishing and maintaining cell cultures for a prostate cancer research project. This allowed me to gain lab experience before starting with the Group as an Honours student at the end of February 2014.
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Secretary
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Clubs & Societies provides students at Monash University with the chance to get more out of university than just a degree. Over 100 student-run clubs administer and facilitate activities, events, competitions, productions, seminars, conferences and more, for over 10,000 student members.I was one of 4 students who founded the Monash Disney Society (MDS). As part of the executive committee, I was in charge of correspondence with the Monash Student Association, members and any other interested parties. It was my duty to prepare agendas and minutes, and serve notice as prescribed, for all meetings. I acted as Returning Officer for club elections as appropriate and maintained website pages (Monash and Facebook).As a team, the committee coordinated events throughout 2011 and 2012, including many barbecues, movie screenings, trivia nights, debates, and other activities. The Society also held and attended events in the city, including cocktail evenings and live performances. After starting with a dedicated committee of 4 people and 20 members in April 2011, MDS grew to a committee of 10 and a membership base of over 1000 students in 2012, becoming the largest student-run society of its kind at Monash University. After much success, I stepped down from my role on the committee at the AGM in September 2012. I was inducted as an Honorary Life Member in May 2015. I still enjoy being a part of the Society today.The aims and objectives of the society are:- To provide students with the opportunity to learn skills related to the unique design process behind Disney's animated films- To host activities related to the music, animation techniques, characters and history of Disney- To provide a forum for students to discuss the culture associated with Disney and their personal connection with it- To attend events as a club that relate to the magic of Disney, such as museum exhibitions, live shows, theatrical performances, movie screenings and orchestral evenings
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The Oceania Project
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Australia
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2009
Position: Two Week Student InternshipDescription: Assisted Wally Franklin and crew on board with their long term study of Humpback whales in Hervey Bay; investigating social behaviour, social organisation, population dynamics and migratory patterns. Work included:• Environmental monitoring• Humpback whale pod observations.• Photo identification• Sloughed skin collection for genetic analysis• Recording GIS spatial data• Water quality sampling and environmental readings
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Intern
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2009
Position: Four Week Student Internship (Split)Description: Student internship, split into four separate weeks across separate months so as to see the process behind creating new products in the work force.
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Education
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2014 - 2017
University of Melbourne
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship -
2011 - 2014
Monash University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Developmental Biology -
2003 - 2010
The Knox School
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
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