Resident Tutors
Resident Tutors serve in the College as teachers in their specialised areas, and mentors for students. They also share in offering pastoral care to students.
Aidan Carter (he/they)
Teaching areas: International Relations, Social Science Research Methods, History, Essay Writing, Sociolinguistics, Italian and French
Aidan has degrees in foreign languages, international relations, and higher education from the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, and the University for Foreigners of Perugia (Italy). He recently completed his second master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting at RMIT.
He currently works at the Australian Trade and Invest Commission (Austrade), and volunteers at Out For Australia – an organisation that provides role models, mentors, events and support to aspiring LGBTIQA+ professionals. He has worked as a Resident Tutor in Melbourne since 2019, and often tutors in the other residential colleges and at the University of Melbourne. His professional experiences includes 6 years’ experience in tertiary research and teaching, as well as roles as an English teacher and interpreter in Italy.
He originally hails from rural Victoria (near Daylesford) and moved to Melbourne to attend university. In his spare time, he enjoys learning languages; travelling the world; music; and keeping fit through running, swimming, tennis or cycling.
Amy Bongetti (she/her)
Teaching areas: Biomedical Science, Scientific Writing
Amy completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne in 2019, majoring in Neuroscience. She then went on to complete her Honours year in Physiology. Currently she is completing her PhD at the University of Melbourne where she is investigating the biochemical mechanisms underlying muscle wasting in the Intensive Care Unit. Amy also tutors in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology and is involved in the University’s Elite Athlete Program.
Amy is passionate about women’s health, education, and sport. Outside of academia, if you can’t find her buried in a good book, you will most likely find her baking or either watching or playing sport.
Dr Jack Tan (he/him)
Teaching areas: Literature, Creative Writing, Education
Jack has degrees in Education, English Literature and Linguistics from the University of Melbourne and the National University of Singapore. In 2024, he completed his PhD in Education and Creative Writing at RMIT University. In 2025, Jack is Lecturer in Language and Literacy Education at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Education. He is also Adjunct Associate at RMIT School of Media and Communication's non/fictionLab. Jack has lived and worked in the Melbourne residential colleges since 2009. He has tutored extensively for the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Arts and the residential colleges.
Jack is a keen collaborative pianist. At JCH, he performs regularly with student musicians and the JCH Choir. At St Jude’s Anglican Church, he serves as leader and keyboard player for worship bands. Jack holds a Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM) with distinction in piano performance.
Prior to his arrival in Melbourne, Jack worked as a piano teacher and classroom teacher in Singapore and Shanghai. Outside academia and music, Jack enjoys visual arts, cafés and bookstores, as well as driving and road trips.
Joshua McLeod (he/him)
Teaching areas: Engineering, Mathematics, IT
Joshua has degrees in Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering and Computer Science & Software Engineering from Swinburne University of Technology. Currently, Joshua is working as a lecturer in the Foundation Studies program for the University of Melbourne.
In other commitments, Joshua is a semi-professional choral singer and also volunteers with the Society of St Vincent de Paul in a few different roles, including soup vans and State Council. His hobbies include chess, reading, walking, piano, and spending time with people.
Charlotte Wong (she/her)
Teaching areas: Law
Charlotte holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the University of Auckland. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2023. For the past two years, Charlotte has worked in the litigation team at MinterEllisonRuddWatts, a New Zealand commercial law firm. She has also tutored for the University of Auckland’s legal method and criminal law courses, and at a residential hall.
In 2025, Charlotte is commencing her PhD at the University of Melbourne pursuant to a Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) scholarship. Her focus will be on the mechanisms available to defence counsel to assist decision-makers to understand the realities of intimate partner violence. Outside of the law, Charlotte enjoys long-distance running, reading novels and spending time with loved ones.
Eva Rees (she/her)
Teaching areas: Literature, Islamic Studies
Eva completed a double major in Islamic Studies and Literature at the University in Melbourne in 2023, and her honours year in 2024, with a thesis titled ‘Reading Speech Genres of Secrecy in Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis’. Alongside volunteer work with Youth Referral Independent Person Program, Eva works as an actor and playwright, who has worked at Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse, Red Stitch, Northcote Town Hall and Theatreworks. She is currently undertaking her Masters in Social Work. When she is not working, Eva enjoys reading, camping, and watching AFL.
