Cheryl Moss
Kingswood,Australia
Summary
I am a descendant of the Gudang Yadhaykenu people from far north Queensland on my maternal line of my grandfather and also a descendant of the stolen generation peoples of Boorooloola on my maternal lines who were removed during the era of the Aborigines Protection Board to Mapoon Mission in Weipa during the 1930’s and this was my mother’s birthplace.
All throughout my childhood and still today, I observe the detrimental impacts of the colonisation process on my large extended family and have developed a deeper understanding of how this now affects our young people today.
I am extremely passionate about ensuring our young people today embrace the opportunities that are available to them always honouring the voice of our ancestors.
My strong focus is on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, communication, and conflict resolution. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and customer-centric approach.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Always keen to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultural Support Specialist
Life Without Barriers
01.2020 - Current
- Have lead the development and delivery of cultural support plans for children and young people in out-of-home care, in consultation and partnership with children and young people, families, community and a multidisciplinary team.
- Have regular consultation with intake team, review referrals for placements and provide recommendations about cultural support needs for carers and young people at entry to service.
- Attend case/care planning meetings and review meetings to ensure that cultural support plan goals are being included, supported and reviewed with other case/care plan goals.
- Where applicable, be a part of Winangay kinship assessments to assist and/or facilitate learning sessions to determine kinship care authorisation.
- Where applicable, provide cultural consultation with carer assessors to determine if potential carer/meet criteria and undertake step by step 5 Aboriginal cultural competency component.
- Participate on care and intake panels as an Aboriginal Independent Panel Member to provide cultural advice and recommendations.
- Participated in pre-service training to provide care applicants with information around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture - cultural responsibility of carers.
- Provide feedback to carer assessors around participation and observations made during training.
- Attended home visits to provide cultural support to children, young people and carers as required. Provide carers with age-appropriate resources and information to increase a young person’s connection to culture, and feelings of safety.
- Facilitated and lead kinship exploration for children and young people.
- Facilitated and support return to country trips for children and young people.
- Work with the other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the Children and Young people goals within their cultural support plan are implemented.
- Ensure that any risk with implementing or delivering goals are communicated with the appropriate manager.
- Have proactively worked to ensure that LWB achieved 100% compliance with cultural support plans and related KPIs.
- Have assisted in developing supported Cultural Awareness programs, cultural activities and other training.
- Provided crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young people in the case of placement breakdown.
- Assist in promoting support and monitor LWB’s compliance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principles and related standards.
- Advocate on behalf of Children and Young people for their cultural needs.
- Advocate on behalf of children and young people to ensure their cultural needs are supported and met in a meaningful way.
- Work within community to build relationships and promote social change.
- Work with children and young people to help identify kin and positive social networks.
- Assisted many children on Return To Countries back to meet family and connect with story.
Classroom Teacher
Penrith Anglican College
01.2008 - 08.2020
- Other grades taught 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Year One, Year 2 2012 Year 3 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Year Three.
- PSSA Junior School Netball Coach/Umpire 2011-2017
- Touch Football Gala Days
- Junior School Choir 2011-2017
- Supervised University Practicum Students 2008-2015
- Initiated and organised incursions and excursions 2013-2016
- Initiated and assisted in whole school chapel for the first NAIDOC 2015 and first Aboriginal flag raising
- Organised K-6 Chapels 2008-2017
- Organised and led the Creative and Performing Arts Items 2008-2016
- Committee member for Presentation Evenings 2013-2015
- Committee member of Sydney Anglican Schools Co-operation Aboriginal Working Committee to initiate perspectives into curriculum and support any identified students
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adapting instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects enhancing critical thinking skills.
- Mentored new teachers, providing support in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Advocated for students' needs by communicating effectively with parents and school administration.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching practices and student-centered learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
Casual teaching/Temporary Position job share
Cambridge Park Public School
01.2003 - 01.2008
- PSSA Junior School Netball/Umpire/Coach
- Junior School Dance Group performed Creative and Performing Arts Cranebrook local public schools competition 2006-2008
- Initiated anti-Bullying Programme 2007
Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher
Bidwill Primary School
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Introduce Aboriginal perspectives into the classroom and outdoor areas to enhance organic perspectives as part of the everyday routine
- Support Indigenous students with literacy/numeracy needs
- Organised whole school cultural experiences
- Organised excursions to Indigenous sites in the Blue Mountain Area
- Liaised with Staff and executive in relation to programming and indigenous perspectives in the curriculum.
Classroom Teacher
Bidwill Primary School
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Responsibilities and Achievements
Education
Graduate Diploma - Learning Support
Queensland University of Technology Kelvin Grove
Queensland01.2000
Early Childhood Teaching Diploma - undefined
University of Western Sydney
01.1992
Higher School Certificate - undefined
MLC School Burwood
01.1986
Skills
- Optimistic
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Positive attitude
- Reliability
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Organised
Timeline
Cultural Support Specialist
Life Without Barriers
01.2020 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Penrith Anglican College
01.2008 - 08.2020
Casual teaching/Temporary Position job share
Cambridge Park Public School
01.2003 - 01.2008
Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher
Bidwill Primary School
01.1993 - 01.1995
Classroom Teacher
Bidwill Primary School
01.1992 - 01.1993
Early Childhood Teaching Diploma - undefined
University of Western Sydney
Higher School Certificate - undefined
MLC School Burwood
Graduate Diploma - Learning Support
Queensland University of Technology Kelvin Grove