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Renae Lamb

Karuah,NSW

Summary

Renae Lamb is a highly diligent worker with a strong work ethic. She has been working since the age of 14 and now has a business that she runs. Working with children is her passion and sharing knowledge spaces. She strives to create better outcomes for the future generations through education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Aboriginal Education Officer

Department of Education
Newcastle
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Aboriginal Culture educational programs for students of all ages.
  • Organized and facilitated workshops, seminars and conferences related to Aboriginal education.
  • Provided advice and guidance on cultural and educational issues to teachers, administrators, parents and students.
  • Created and maintained databases of Aboriginal education resources for use by teachers, staff and administrators.
  • Analyzed data from Aboriginal studenst assessments to determine areas of improvement in curriculum delivery.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop strategies for improving student performance inlcuding Aboriginal community members, Elders and families.
  • Designed instructional materials such as lesson plans, activities, worksheets and tests.
  • Advised school personnel on ways to maximize learning outcomes through effective teaching techniques that were culturally respectful.
  • Monitored progress of Aboriginal students in order to measure effectiveness of education methods.
  • Assessed Aboriginal student needs based on individual abilities and interests and provided cultural support in order for them to thrive.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to current trends in education.
  • Compiled reports summarizing evaluation results of cultural educational programs or initiatives.
  • Coordinated events such as culturally specific days, assemblys and performances as well family yarn ups.
  • Maintained relationships with external organizations involved in the field of Aboriginal education.
  • Researched new technologies/techniques that can be used for teaching purposes.
  • Worked collaboratively with other departments within the organization to ensure alignment between cultural curricula across multiple grade levels.
  • Reviewed existing procedures regarding the delivery of educational services and made recommendations for improvements where necessary.
  • Participated with advisors to collaborate on best practices for student success.
  • Acted as point of contact between organization and various community groups.
  • Implemented culturally responsive communication strategies for students and staff on changes to operational processes, policy and requirements.
  • Evaluated progress towards performance standards and updated administration at learning period meetings.
  • Maintained confidential records of students of Personal Learning Plans.
  • Worked with staff to create adaptations and modifications for individualized learning needs.
  • Performed observations to determine curriculum needs for individual students.
  • Hosted transition meetings to discuss educational objectives for student population.
  • Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
  • Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems in a culturally sensitive and respectful way.
  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.

Creator

Midnight Dreaming
Port Stephens
01.2019 - Current

Midnight Dreaming's businesses purpose is to help our People to become stronger in their dreaming. Country gives Aboriginal People a deep sense of belonging when we feel our ancestors within us guiding us.

We are 100% owned and operated Aboriginal business collaborating with local Aboriginal communities to provide our students the opportunity to be storytellers they were born to be. Midnight Dreaming Dance Studio is located and operating in the heart of Awabakal, and Worimi Country. We provide culturally safe lessons allowing our students to embrace and learn their spiritual connection to Country thorugh storytelling using their body movements to express their cultural identity.


Education

Certificate 3 Children's Services - Early Education

TAFE
Newcastle, NSW
01-2011

TAE - Assessment And Training

TAFE
Newcastle
01-2011

Year 10 Certificate -

Hunter River High
Heatherbrae, NSW
12-2009

Bachelor Arts/Education Major Global Indigenous St - Indigenous Education

The University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Teacher training expertise
  • Standardized test evaluation
  • TESOL Certified
  • Aboriginal dance lores and protocols of recognition of NSW community song and stories lines
  • Aboriginal ways of learning and understanding of our traditional professional practices

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aboriginal Education Officer

Department of Education
02.2021 - Current

Creator

Midnight Dreaming
01.2019 - Current

Certificate 3 Children's Services - Early Education

TAFE

TAE - Assessment And Training

TAFE

Year 10 Certificate -

Hunter River High

Bachelor Arts/Education Major Global Indigenous St - Indigenous Education

The University of Newcastle
Renae Lamb