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Peer Academic Mentors (PAMs) are current Curtin students from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. They are acing their studies, and can provide you with tips and advice to excel in yours too.
How we can help you:
Academic skills development (reading, writing, planning, maths, stats and time management)
Faculty or course-specific skills and questions
Navigating Blackboard and OASIS
Searching
Referencing
Software (Microsoft Office, SPSS, EndNote).
Peer Academic Mentoring is open to Curtin students across all faculties and campuses (including OUA).
You can visit us in-person or online, and can choose to drop in during our available hours or book an appointment online (bookings are encouraged).
Face-to-face sessions are conducted on level 4 of the TL Robertson Library (B105) – ask at the Help Desk and our friendly Library staff will direct you where to go, or find it on the map.
Online sessions are conducted via BlackBoard Collaborate.
Our Peer Academic Mentors* are available at various times during the week. The best way to view their availability is by checking our booking calendar.
*Please note that you may see anyavailable mentor, and do not have to select someone within your faculty. Check out the “Meet your Mentors” section at the bottom of this page for detailed information about how each of our mentors can assist you.
Bookings are limited to one per student, per day. We encourage you to implement what you have learned during your appointment before booking another.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9am–12pm Tristan (Humanities)
9am–12pm Mina (Humanities)
9am–12pm Shaila (Science and Engineering)
9am–12pm Lena (Health Sciences)
9am–12pm Mitchell (Science and Engineering)
12pm–2pm Shaila (Science and Engineering)
12pm–2pm Pevindi (Health Sciences)
12pm–2pm Mina (Humanities)
12pm–2pm Sheryl (Business and Law)
12pm–3pm Ellise (Health Sciences)
2pm–5pm Lena (Health Sciences)
2pm–5pm Sheryl (Business and Law)
2pm–5pm Ellise (Health Sciences)
2pm–5pm Mitchell (Science and Engineering)
5pm–7pm Ellise (Health Sciences) ONLINE ONLY
5pm–7pm Riley (Centre for Aboriginal Studies/Humanities) ONLINE ONLY
Our mentoring sessions are designed to equip you with the tools you need to study smarter.
Mentors will not be able to proofread or read through your assignments in detail, but can provide general advice and direct you to appropriate resources to make your work the best it can be.
To ensure our mentors can best assist you with your questions, please bring the following materials to your session (on a USB is fine):
Your unit outline and other relevant materials (e.g. marking rubric)
A copy of the assignment question
A plan of your work (if you have it)
Anything else that might help the mentor (and you) to understand your task or problem better.
View our handy study guides via the links below, created by our Mentors.
I’m a fourth-year student majoring in Anthropology and Sociology with a specialisation in Indigenous Australian studies. I love endless cups of English Breakfast tea and playing volleyball!
I can help with:
Essay writing
Referencing (APA 7 and Chicago 17th B)
Navigating OASIS and Blackboard
Searching for scholarly resources
Note taking
Time management for neurodiverse minds.
Sheryl (she/her)
Hi, I’m Sheryl! My passion for data analysis and storytelling fuels my pursuit of the Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology (MCIS&T) program. Working with diverse data sets excites me, as I enjoy transforming seemingly disparate numbers into meaningful insights and visually captivating dashboards for stakeholders.
I can help you with:
Excel
Python
Tableau and SQL
Essays
General assignment queries.
Ellise (she/her)
Hi! I’m studying a Master of Dietetics with aspirations to one day work clinically and contribute to diet and disease research. When I’m not studying, I’m doing CrossFit or drinking choccy milk!
Whether you’re a first-year student trying to find your way, or a Master’s student needing extra support, I am here to help!
I can help you with:
Time management
Academic writing
Referencing
SPSS
Navigating the Library databases and catalogues
Biochemistry/physiology
Preparing for oral vivas.
Lena (she/her)
Hi! I’m a third-year Nutrition and Health Promotion student with a chai latte addiction. Fun fact about me: I have four passports!
I can help you with:
Navigating OASIS/BlackBoard/Library
Goal Setting
Time management
Essay writing
Report writing
Research and assignment skills.
Pevindi (she/her)
Hi, my name is Pevindi. I am a third-year Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Genetics) student. Despite my passion for science, I also love anything and everything creative like music, painting, arts and crafts, and crocheting, and I have tried my hand at most of them. In my free time, I volunteer with Curtin Volunteers!, so I absolutely love being of any help to others.
I can help you with:
Navigating Oasis and Blackboard
Microsoft Office
EndNote
Note-taking techniques
Referencing
Searching for scholarly articles.
Mina (she/her)
Hello! I’m Mina, currently a second-year Master of Teaching student who loves thrifting and photography. My ultimate goal is to help you live a balanced life between academic pursuits and personal passions.
I can assist you with:
Time management strategies
Goal-setting
Note-taking
Essay/report planning and writing
Referencing
Researching and navigating Curtin databases
Creating digital visual content (Canvas designs, educational videos, etc.).
I’m an international student and comfortable speaking Mandarin with you if you prefer!
Tristan (he/him)
Hi! I’m a Humanities Honours student (Anthropology and Sociology). I love what I study and am grateful to have discovered my passion! I’m always looking to connect with my fellow students and provide academic support wherever possible.
I can help you with:
Essay planning and writing
Referencing (APA and Chicago styles)
Researching and finding academic resources
Time management
Goal setting.
Mitchell (he/him)
Hi, my name is Mitch. I am a final year Chemical Engineering student. I enjoy relaxing in my spare time and love helping people in a fun, easy-going manner.
I can help you with general numeracy skills, Microsoft Office, VBA coding, engineering simulation software (HYSYS, DWSIM and Fluid Flow), report writing, referencing, and time management.
Feel free to come and have a chat!
Shaila (she/her)
Hello there, I’m Shaila, currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. When I’m not engrossed in academia, I find solace in leisure activities and have a knack for helping others in a relaxed and approachable manner.
I can help you with:
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Numeracy skills and sustainability-related mathematics
Referencing
Time management
Civil engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ETABS, and STAAD Pro)
Basic engineering mechanics and structural engineering principles
Higher study-related queries.
Feel free to drop by the PAM room for a chat or guidance during my shifts!
What students say about PAM
So lovely and helpful. Nice to talk and get tips from someone who is a student and you know truly understands what it’s like at the time 🙂
What students say about PAM
100/10 (that’s not a typo)… I would certainly use the service again and have already recommended it to my peers.
What students say about PAM
I am very grateful for all the support I have received from the Peer Academics recently; their support is instrumental in my academic journey. Getting [my Mentor]’s insights, along with engagement in thoughtful discussions, has really helped my learning experience. I really appreciate the team being willing to assist me, being patient and encouraging me with my coursework. Lastly, their commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment has not gone unnoticed. Thank you to all involved.
What students say about PAM
I found it very helpful in not only giving me lots of advice on how to manage my study better and how to set achievable goals, but gave me a sense of relief and feel less stressed about my studies.
Got a question?
Contact the Peer Academic Mentoring team for queries and feedback at PAM@curtin.edu.au. We are available Monday to Friday during business hours.