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Hiya I'm glipR / Jackson Goerner!
I currently tutor at Monash University, and am working on a few projects.
I'm also currently working at AfterPay as a Data Engineer
I speak English, Python, GDScript, and on occasion C++ and JavaScript.
My main interests are in mathematics, computer science, and education, and I naturally tend to find intersection between the three.
These interests fuel many of the ideas for my ongoing projects, checkout the Projects page to see that.
I've been a university tutor since 2020.
To disambiguate what is a very weird choice of name, university tutors run tutes/workshops, which are run in conjunction with lectures.
Depending on the faculty and year level, this can be as informal as being available to answer questions, and asking probing questions, to as formal as a high-school teacher might run a class; Working through problems, explaining concepts, etc.
FIT1008
FIT1008 covers the fundamentals of algorithms, including basic data structures, a semi-formal introduction to complexity analysis, sorting algorithms, and a few more complicated data structures like BSTs and Heaps
I was a TA for this unit from 2021-2023, and was Admin TA for the unit for 3 semesters. As part of this work I created lessons, assignments, and helped deliver/alter the content as the syllabus changed.
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FIT1045
FIT1045 is the first introduction to the Computer Science degree. It mainly focuses on the basics of programming, introducing this through Python.
Taught in: October Semester of 2021.
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MAST 20026
MAST20026 is a real analysis unit taught at UoM. It covers a introduction to proof methods, the reals through Dedekind cuts, and various results following from this about limits of sequences and series.
Taught in: 2021 S2
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FIT2014
FIT2014 is called the Theory of Computation. It takes a whirlwind pass through Languages (Finite, Regular, Context Free, etc), Turing Machines, Computability / Decidability, and the "Complexity Zoo"
I was a TA for this unit in 2021 S2 and 2022 S2
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FIT2004
FIT2004 continues on from FIT1008, cover more algorithms and data structures. This includes Dynamic Programming, Graph Algorithms, Network Flow with Circulation and Demands, and an intro to suffix tries/trees.
I was a TA for this unit in 2022 S1 and 2023 S1
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MTH3170
MTH3170 is one of the capstone units at Monash, and builds many theorems about graphs from the ground up. This starts with the basics of Graph Theory, then continues to discuss algorithms and theorems on Matchings and Flows, then finishes by discussing planarity, colouring, Ramsey theory and the probabilistic method.
I was a TA for this unit in 2021 S2 and 2022 S2
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MAT1830
MAT1830 is the introduction to discrete mathematics, with some particular focus on topics helpful for computer scientists. This touches on some basics of formal logic, number theory, combinatorics, and graph theory.
I was a TA for this unit in 2020 S2 and 2022 S1
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infoWhen I'm not tutoring I often find myself working on educational projects anyways.
Some of these are "Projects" in the sense that they are extra-curricular activities/clubs I do in my free time. Others are actual projects.
Games have been the most influential media in my life, and have taught me more than I expected about education.
As such I thought it would be useful to list all of my influences and favourites, in order of release date ascending.
Fair warning, this'll probably get a bit mushy and emotional :p
Professor Layton Series
Probably a bit more on the nose than all other entries, Professor Layton got me interested in puzzles, teaching and logic.
To this day I'm using it as inspiration for designing course content.
Portal 2
Portal 2 is one of those special games that feels like it was made for me.
The comedy, concept, voice-acting, difficulty and atmosphere are all perfectly executed.
While Portal is a lonely, quiet game (which it executes very well), Portal 2 is a hilarious and thoughtful second entry into the franchise.
Portal 2 shaped most all of my humour, got me interested in programming, and taught me a lot about what makes a good puzzle / class.
Favourite Track:Undertale
Undertale tells stories in a way I haven't experienced before or since playing it in 2020.
Luckily enough I was able to play it knowing barely anything about it before then, except for funny blue eye man.
This entire experience is a deeply personal one, shared only with the lead developer, discussing your choices in a level of detail that speaks to the passion this game has received from Toby Fox.
I don't want to say anything else about undertale in case you haven't played it. You should.
Favourite (Non-Spoiler) Track:Celeste
Celeste came along at a rough time in my life, and tackled many of the same problems I was facing - problems of identity, anxiety, and purpose.
It's also one of the few games I can think of that truly links the game concept and mechanics to the story itself. By the time chapter 7 turned around, I had fully identified with Madeline, and her triumphs were my triumphs.
No other game has made me smile and cry like Celeste has (often simultaneously), and I think this is because no other game tells a story quite like Celeste does.
It'd be remiss of me not to mention how good of a videogame Celeste is. It is the single-player game I've played the most (by a long shot), due in no small part to how rewarding/deep the gameplay is, and sense of flow you get, not to mention the vibrant modding community. PLAY CELESTE.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Chicory is just a great game to relax and play, with a wonderful story to boot.
This story tackles ideas of true strength, hierarchy and expectations, something I wasn't quite as cognisant of before playing this game.
This game also touches on the potential of every person to realise amazing things, something that I think is missing from a lot of today's media with superheroes and the supernatural.
Chicory is my #1 recommendation for anyone who hasn't really played many games but wants to give it a shot.
I should also mention this games soundtrack. It's personally my favourite out of any videogame, by a good margin. This is in part because it was a 1-person endeavour, and I think this results in a more personal, touching OST.
Favourite (Non-Spoiler) Track:Other
Here's a bunch of other games I would consider my favourites.
- Everhood - Undertale-esque plot. Different outcome. Cool gameplay.
- Faster Than Light - Endless hours of fun.
- Fire Emblem Three Houses - Amazing Soundtrack, Great story and gameplay.
- Furi - Tight gameplay. Killer Soundtrack.
- Half Life 1/2 - Masterfully written and innovative gameplay.
- Hollow Knight - Great story. Great art. Great gameplay.
- Mark of the Ninja - All round fun and challenging.
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps - Looks beautiful, plays well too.
- SpeedRunners - Fun party game, one of the only ones I'm good at.
- Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 - My favourite of the 3D games, so fun.
- Super Metroid - A true classic and masterpiece. Still plays wonderfully.
- Left 4 Dead 2 - My favourite multiplayer game.