John Doolah
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Ambitious Postdoctoral Research Fellow seeking to deepen knowledge of First Nations Education and the effects of
colonisation by completing independent research projects focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Education
deficit, histories, language and culture. Experienced in using the application of the Indigenous research paradigm,
‘consisting of Indigenous ontology, epistemology, methodology, and axiology' in research and using and understand
correct research procedures and protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ngarrngga Post Doctoral Fellow
University of Melbourne, Faculty of Education
Carlton, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- Familiarize myself with document regarding my Ngarrngga Post Doctoral Fellowship role and key responsibilities.
- Meet with Ngarrngga Project Manager to arrange meeting with project staff.
- Project Manager brief overview of the Ngarrngga Project in regards to: a) Lead Role in Project Node 3 – Indigenous knowledge in Initial Teacher Education; and b) the Working Party document.
- Attending Ngarrngga Projects staff meetings.
- Meet with the Ngarrngga Curriculum development Project Node 1, and
- Project Node 2 Indigenous Knowledge in Schools team.
- Meet with the Ngarrngga Project Director Associate Professor Melitta Hogarth and my research supervisor Dr. Larissa McLean Davies Deputy Dean and Professor of Teacher Education to discuss: a) my Ngarrngga Post Doctoral Role b) publication of paper of my PHD thesis; and c) translation my thesis into a Book.
Teaching Specialist
University of Melbourne - Faculty of Education
Carlton, VIC
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinating and teaching Education Masters and Breath Subjects and Courses.
- WIL (Work Integrated Learner) Indigenous Leader.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student Summary Skills Experience comprehension.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Collaborated with fellow lecturers to design course content and teaching policies.
- Maintained safe, classroom educational environment for students.
- Assisted with lecture planning, preparation and research.
- Team teach First Nations in Education Teacher candidates with shared planning, instructional and evaluation requirements.
- Attended departmental and faculty seminars, improving knowledge and networking with confidence.
- Created effective oral presentations, emphasizing key points and objectives.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Pursued continuing staff TrainMe education to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Kept detailed student records, monitoring progress and growth to provide individual support.
Coordinator/Lecturer
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
02.2006 - 11.2013
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement, such as Museum and Aboriginal sites visits, organising fieldtrips to Canberra and accompany students on Trip to
conduct family history research at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Institute of Studies. - Developer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Courses.
- Lecture and Tutor of domestic and international students in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Courses.
- Preparing tutorial lessons for class discussions of Aboriginal issues (pre and post colonisation, traditional and contemporary).
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
- Guest Lecturer in Tourism.
Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement. - Course Coordinator & Lecturer of 6000 level WebLearn Courses in Aboriginal Studies.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
- Reviewed and selected textbooks for content and readability, supplementing readings with current literature and research.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Developed clear course syllabus incorporating essential content and responding to student interests.
- Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
Education
Ph.D. - Humanities And Social Science
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW11-2021
Master of Arts - Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW10-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Consumer Sciences
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW07-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW07-2004
Diploma - Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW05-1998
Skills
- Teaching Specalist
- Manager/Facilitator of LMS - learning management
system: used to help facilitate the online interactions
between staff and students and their learning and
teaching activities - Knowledge of computer usages, sound typing and
keyboard skills - Desktop Publishing
Macintosh and PC and packages, MS Windows, Word,
Publisher, Excel, Power Point, Internet and Email
- Researching and Preparing classroom lessons and
learning activities - Facilitating classroom discussions
Communicating with local Indigenous community - Chair for Indigenous student university entry
Indigenous Community Representative – Panel Member for Joint Medical Program (JMP) Bachelor of Medicine
Languages
Yumpla Tok
Professional
Meriam Mir
Limited
Certification
- Melbourne Graduate School of Education Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Indigenous Perspectives.
- University of Newcastle Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science Slew Award for Best thesis in 2021.
- ASSA Indigenous Postgraduate Summer School Certificate of Completion.
- Jack Doherty Scholarship 2005 recepient.
- Cultural Awareness Training Certificate for Tutors, Wollotuka Institute.
- Certificate Aboriginal Studies tutor for the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
- Guest Speaker: Los Angeles, USA, Annual International Church Conventions, speaker at Convention – more than 13 times between 1992 and 2013.
- Sponsor and organiser of community local and interstate events.
Affiliations
- I have presented at the Holders of Our Knowledge - Keepers of Our Stories Symposium hosted by the Indigenous Knowledge Institute in celebration of World Indigenous People's Day 2024.
- Panelist at the Kummargii Yulendji Symposium.
- Presented at two AARE Conferences 2022, 2023.
Timeline
Ngarrngga Post Doctoral Fellow
University of Melbourne, Faculty of Education
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Specialist
University of Melbourne - Faculty of Education
08.2021 - 08.2023
Coordinator/Lecturer
University of Newcastle
02.2006 - 11.2013
Ph.D. - Humanities And Social Science
University of Newcastle
Master of Arts - Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Associate of Applied Science - Consumer Sciences
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Arts - Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Diploma - Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
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