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Melissa Vorster

Senior Teaching Fellow

Level 2, Building 9, Student Centre, Bond University

Professional biography

Melissa Vorster is an Adjunct Teaching Fellow at Bond Business School and an Academic Teacher at Bond University College. Melissa teaches mathematics, statistics and economics to students ranging from foundation and diploma to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Melissa has taught at both Bond University and the University of Queensland and has been repeatedly recognised for her teaching excellence. In addition to her 17 years of academic experience, Melissa also spent time in the Government sector as an economic consultant. In this role, she provided advice to the Commonwealth Government and helped shape national productivity policies. Melissa’s research interests have included experimental studies on the behavioural economics of reciprocity and welfare, as well as longitudinal studies on immigration and the labour market. 

Teaching expertise

Melissa’s teaching is focused on mathematics, statistics, and economics.

Teaching awards

  • Honourable mention for Outstanding Teaching Performance 191, 192, 193
  • Honourable mention for Outstanding Teaching Performance 181, 182, 183
  • Nominated by the Executive Dean of the Business School for the 2017 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • Honourable mention for Outstanding Teaching Performance 171, 172, 173
  • Nominated by the Learning and Teaching Committee of the Business School for the 2016 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • Honourable mention for Outstanding Teaching Performance 161, 162, 163
  • Dean’s Excellence in Tutoring Award Semester 153, 163
  • Dean’s Excellence in Tutoring Award Semester 081, 082, 083
  • Dean’s Excellence in Tutoring Award Semesters 061, 062, 063

Qualifications

  • Masters of Commerce (Honours) Bond University
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) Bond University
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Bond University

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