NAYELI TORRES-MONTENEGRO
Telopea,Australia
Summary
Experienced anthropologist with a solid background in academic instruction and varied research methodologies. Proficient in creating captivating lesson plans that make a lasting impression and cultivating a cooperative learning atmosphere. Noted for adaptability and unwavering dedication to student achievement, employing innovative teaching techniques and successful collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
CIEE
01.2025 - Current
- Development of syllabus for POLI 3101 SYAU First Nations and Post-Colonial Governance
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths
- Created and designed assessments and projects to assess student knowledge
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques
Seasonal Academic
University of Sydney
01.2017 - Current
- Tutor- ANTH 1002 Anthropology in the World, ANTH2605 Aboriginal Australia: Cultural Journeys, ANTH 2630 Indigenous Australians and Modernity and WRIT 1000 Academic Writing
- Lecturer- ANTH 1002 Anthropology in the World and ANTH2605 Aboriginal Australia: Cultural Journeys
- Lecturing- research and compilation of lecture material and presentation of lectures
- Tutorials-research and compilation of lecture material and presentation of tutorials
- Assist students with academic problems, queries or their study
- Assist course coordinator where required
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons
Independent Consultant Anthropologist
Consultant Anthropologist, Australia
01.2014 - Current
- Native title consultant anthropologist
- Wonnarua Traditional Custodians (WTC) Preliminary Connection Report (2015) and WTC Supplementary Preliminary Connection Report (2016) supplied to the State in support of a native title claim on behalf of the Wonnarua claimants
- Ethnographic research
- Desktop, genealogical and connection research with the Wonnarua native title claimants
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for claimants
Post Graduate Teaching Fellow
University of Sydney
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Lecturing FASS 3999 Interdisciplinary Impact- research and compilation of lecture material and presentation of lectures
- Seminars- research and compilation of lecture material and presentation of seminars
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills
- Completed administrative and research duties per course coordinator
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimise faculty time
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time
Anthropology Lecturer (temporary)
New York University
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Filled in for the Senior Lecturer-Aboriginal Anthropology at the Sydney NYU campus
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills
- Provided students with academic support for their queries related to their study
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth
Anthropologist, Social Impact Specialist
Hatch Associates
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Ethnographic research and submission of findings to international standards
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Preparation, drafting and submission of proposals for cultural heritage, social impact, community consultation and environmental work
- Strategic advice in relation to potential work, cultural heritage, social impact, community consultation and environmental issues
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget
- Prepared, drafted and submitted cultural heritage, social impact and community consultation baseline studies, impact assessments and management plans to international standards
- Identified and building relationships with sub-consultants
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance
- Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity
Anthropologist
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Claim and heritage anthropologist for Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Ngarla, Njamal, Palyku and Nyiyaparli native title claim groups
- Ethnographic surveys for proponents, drafting and submission of results to stakeholders
- Registration of sites with DIA and mapping of exclusion zones
- Planning and management of anthropological research (archival, desktop and/or field) and report delivery pursuant to legal briefs
- Consultation with Traditional Owners on a daily basis
- Stakeholder consultation
- Project management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Education
Ph.D. - Anthropology
University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW01-2024
BA. Hons. - Anthropology
University of Queensland
01.2008
B.A. - Anthropology and Archaeology
University of Queensland
01.2007
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Academic research
- Academic writing
- Class management
- Course development
- Student engagement
- Subject expertise
- Academic advisement
- Feedback delivery
- Expert knowledge of Family Tree Maker
- Knowledge of File Maker Pro 8
- Knowledge of GIS and GPS
Affiliations
- Australian Anthropological Association, 01/01/09 - Present
- International Association for Impact Assessment, 01/01/11 - Present
- The Social Impact Analyst (SIA) Association, 01/01/11 - Present
- Centre for Social Impact, 01/01/11 - Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Lecturer
CIEE
01.2025 - Current
Post Graduate Teaching Fellow
University of Sydney
01.2024 - 12.2024
Anthropology Lecturer (temporary)
New York University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Seasonal Academic
University of Sydney
01.2017 - Current
Independent Consultant Anthropologist
Consultant Anthropologist, Australia
01.2014 - Current
Anthropologist, Social Impact Specialist
Hatch Associates
01.2011 - 12.2014
Anthropologist
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation
01.2009 - 12.2011
BA. Hons. - Anthropology
University of Queensland
B.A. - Anthropology and Archaeology
University of Queensland
Ph.D. - Anthropology
University of Sydney
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