Berthalia Selina Reuben

Under the directions of co-directors, Ghenoa Gela and Rachael Maza, I participated in the development and showing of 'Lak Malual' which later became 'Gurr Era Op'.

'Gurr Era Op' World Premiered as part of Sydney Festival 2024 at Studio 1, Bangarra Dance Theatre. It is currently touring to RISING Festival (Melbourne, VIC) and Brisbane Festival (Brisbane, QLD) later in the year.

My role at NAISDA consists of but not limited to the following;

• Prepare and plan class in accordance with the Unit Manager Overview.
• Teach and guide physical and theory classes in a culturally safe environment.
• Participate in observations and summative assessment processes as defined throughout the year.
• Implement NAISDA procedures in class delivery.
• Ensure a range of delivery and assessment strategies are developed with the Unit Manager to meet the needs of a diverse range of ability, including technical, fitness, creativity, literacy and numeracy, within the class and in line with
• NAISDA Training and Assessment Strategies.
• Participate in preparation for special events and performances as required.
• Completion of administrative actions to support quality teaching and assessing outcomes.
• Implement NAISDA policies and procedures and legislative requirements e.g. WHS 2011 & Anti-discrimination guidelines

• Shadowed experienced professionals, learning key industry practices and methodologies.
• Applied theoretical knowledge learned from coursework to real-world situations for better understanding of industry practices.
• Developed professional communication skills through regular interactions with supervisors and colleagues.
• Developed problem-solving abilities by tackling challenging tasks head on, seeking guidance when necessary from experienced professionals or peers.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity throughout the internship period.
• Improved team collaboration by actively participating in meetings and contributing valuable input.
• Enhanced research skills by assisting in data collection and analysis for various projects such as Westpac Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), drafting newsroom articles for intranet publication.
• Participated in workshops and training sessions to further develop relevant skill sets for the field.
• Cultivated lasting professional relationships with mentors and colleagues, fostering a valuable network for future career opportunities.
• Enhanced presentation skills by creating visually appealing slideshows or documents for team meetings or project updates.
• Increased organizational ability by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing based on urgency.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.

Mura Buai - Alongside cast members, performed a structured improvisation live performance under the direction of co-directors Ghenoa Gela and Danielle Micich as part of an International Cultural Exchange, Turtle Island - Ottawa & Toronto, Canada.

• Conducted Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) analyses that provided valuable insights into the development of GHD's RAP.
• Shadowed experienced professionals, learning key industry practices and methodologies.
• Applied theoretical knowledge learned from coursework to real-world situations for better understanding of industry practices.
• Developed professional communication skills through regular interactions with supervisors and colleagues.
• Gained confidence and valuable skills in using Microsoft applications within a workplace environment.
• Developed problem-solving abilities by tackling challenging tasks head on, seeking guidance when necessary from experienced professionals or peers.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity throughout the internship period.
• Enhanced research skills by assisting in data collection and analysis for various projects such as GHD's Reconciliation Action Plan and Community projects.
• Participated in workshops and training sessions to further develop relevant skill sets for the field.
• Cultivated lasting professional relationships with mentors and colleagues, fostering a valuable network for future career opportunities.
• Gained hands-on experience with industry-specific software and tools, increasing proficiency and efficiency.
• Enhanced presentation skills by creating visually appealing slideshows or documents for team meetings or project updates.
• Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
• Increased organizational ability by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing based on urgency.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Performed the role of Ruby in the production of "Stolen" under the direction of Vicki Van Hout.

This production was performed at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta and toured Regional NSW.

Mura Buai - Performed a structured improvisation live performance, under the direction of co-directors Ghenoa Gela and Danielle Micich, at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach, QLD as part of the Festival 2018 event.

Performed with Arpaka Dance Company as part of NAISDA Dance College 40th Anniversary celebrations.

Performed the role of Ruby in the production of "Stolen" under the direction of Vicki Van Hout.

This production premiered at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta NSW.

Mura Buai - Performed a structured improvisation live performance, under the direction of co-directors Ghenoa Gela and Danielle Micich, at Carriageworks, Sydney as part of the Liveworks event.