Kearah Ronan
Perth,WA
Summary
Driven by a passion for community, through my work I have been guided to focusing on enhancing non-Aboriginal knowledge and understanding about Aboriginal families’ values around child rearing and the factors considered critical to raising healthy, confident and resilient children. As a current university graduate, I understand the importance of early childhood education, and how this particular time will greatly impact a child’s life later on. I am committed to closing the gap in education and I am passionate about learning more on early childhood learning and exploring how the teaching and learning varies in different contexts and educational settings. I have a sound understanding of the WA Curriculum, Aboriginal cultural standards framework, EYLF, SCASA, and relevant publications. I am a highly motivated Aboriginal woman seeking a work environment in a remote area that caters to early childhood, or primary aged students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aboriginal Community Research Assistant
The Kids Reseach Institute (formerly known as) Telethon Kids Institute
Perth, WA
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Endeavour to effect systems change and explore new ways of working that privileges an Aboriginal worldview and begins to decolonise existing practices.
- Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
- Engage with the Aboriginal community(s) of Perth (Boorloo) to improve educational outcomes for young Aboriginal children
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in the implementation of research findings.
Pre-Service Teacher
Brabham Primary School
Perth, WA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Fostered a safe and nurturing learning environment in the classroom for children to learn and develop.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress and provided feedback to improve understanding.
- Built and strengthened positive, trusting relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay up to date on best practices.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage students in learning.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behavior among students when necessary.
Cadetship
Catholic Education WA
Leederville , WA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Gained work experience while employed as an Aboriginal cadet with the Catholic education office WA
- Establish and run early childhood Aboriginal playgroup at Catholic Primary Schools in Perth including St. Brigid's School
- Plan and implement age-appropriate learning activities.
- Engage and work closely with Aboriginal Liaison Officers
- Engage with, and build respectful and trusting relationships with community members, parents, and families that attend the playgroup.
- Occasionally work in the classroom as teacher support, in an early childhood setting at Our lady's assumption school
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Curtin University
Perth, WA02-2025
Certificate IV - Mental Health
Maar Moorditj Health Campus
Perth 12-2023
Skills
- Data collection
- Community engagement and building relationships
- Qualitative research focusing on exploring subjective experiences and meanings
- Group and individual instruction
- Social-emotional learning, play-based learning
- Classroom management and health and safety
Accomplishments
Winner MISS NAIDOC 2017
WA Aboriginal Leadership Institute Graduate 2018
7 NEWS Young Achiever Nominee 2019
Winner Moorditj Yorga Scholarship 2023
Timeline
Pre-Service Teacher
Brabham Primary School
07.2024 - 09.2024
Aboriginal Community Research Assistant
The Kids Reseach Institute (formerly known as) Telethon Kids Institute
02.2024 - 12.2024
Cadetship
Catholic Education WA
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Curtin University
Certificate IV - Mental Health
Maar Moorditj Health Campus
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