caleb mcelrea

science communicator

About

My passion is for conservation, and communicating this cause to the public in refreshing and impactful ways. Having graduated in Wildlife Science from the University of Queensland in 2016, I moved to Melbourne to pursue Honours in Biosciences (Zoology) at the University of Melbourne, in which I achieved a High Distinction. I am an entertaining presenter with demonstrated experience in everything from large crowds to one-on-one teaching. I have coupled this experience with a passion for wildlife filmmaking, and channeled this in to Caleb McElrea Media (CMM) - a brand for wildlife imagery and film with natural history teaching methods with influences from comedy. My work with CMM can be seen across Facebook and Instagram, or in my linked media. If you need films made, or effective and lively science communication, I am passionate and excellently trained to fill those needs.

Country

australia

City

melbourne

Industry

research

Skill

public speaking, biology, research, ecology, writing, education, film production, short films, film editing, field work, comedy, photography, microsoft office, adobe premiere pro, teaching, teamwork, communication, presentation skills, documentary production, wildlife filmmaking, wildlife photography, wildlife biology, scientific communications, young people

Experience

lead mediator

science gallery melbourne

2019-7 - 2019-9 · 3 mos

* Overseeing the team and participating as a Mediator for Science Gallery Melbourne’s 2019 'DISPOSABLE' Exhibition/Festival * o Coordinating and preparing a large, highly skilled team for a high pace environment. * o Developed excellent person-to-person engagement and discourse skills, particularly in dealing with complex or sensitive issues, as well as in a science communication capacity. * o Established a knowledge that is both broad and detailed regarding each artist, helping to interpret their artworks for gallery visitors, and how they relate to the exhibition overall.

mediator

science gallery melbourne

2018-9 - 2018-11 · 3 mos

* Mediator position for Science Gallery Melbourne’s 3-month 2018 ‘PERFECTION’ exhibition * o Developed excellent person-to-person engagement and discourse skills, particularly in dealing with complex or sensitive issues, as well as in a science communication capacity. * o Operating as a part of a large team in a high pace environment. * o Established a knowledge that is both broad and detailed regarding each artist, helping to interpret their artworks for gallery visitors, and how they relate to the exhibition overall.

alumnus tutoring program

citipointe christian college brisbane

2014-1 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

o Developed clear and concise communication skills allowing clear education. o Successfully encouraged problem solving and growth in struggling students.