Dorothy Rudken
Calliope,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Indigenous Education Worker with a proven track record at Good Shepherd Catholic College, excelling in student engagement and administration. Skilled in building trustful relationships with First Nation students and families, and instrumental in developing the Reconciliation Action Plan. Demonstrates exceptional mentorship and public speaking abilities, enhancing student and community connections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Education Worker / School Officer
Good Shepherd Catholic College
01.2015 - 03.2024
- Providing academic and pastoral care to all our First Nation students
- Provide cultural and pastoral support and advice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families when/if required
- Follow classroom and school protocols and expectations as stated in the school handbook
- Maintain and update records as required
- Provide verbal reports to leadership, teaching and support staff as required
- Perform a range of clerical duties, as required.
- Undertake relevant Professional Development relating to the role
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Established strong working relationships with students and parents through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Build strong working relationships with the principle, teachers and other staff members
- Building strong relationships with the local Traditional Owners
- Attend regular meetings with principle and other stakeholders
- Member of our First Nations Steering Committee and completing administration duties
- Part of the Committee to create our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Assist all staff with incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities into their routines and programs
- Meet with the Regional Stakeholders to discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families if required and work collaboratively with each other to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities within classroom and whole school programs and events
- Creating school and community engagements for students to engage with
- Providing assistance to our Learning Enrichment students in the classroom
Education
High School Diploma -
Kalkadoon State High School
Mount Isa, QLD11.1986
Skills
- Administration skills
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student rapport
- Student Records Management
- Special Needs Students
- Program Development
- Relationship Building
Camping and Travelling
Enjoy spending time outdoors camping and bushwalking
Enjoy travelling Australia and Walking on Country
References
Laura Jackson
Learning Enrichment Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic College
Mount Isa, QLD 4825
Phone - 0479027666
Timeline
Indigenous Education Worker / School Officer
Good Shepherd Catholic College
01.2015 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Kalkadoon State High School
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