Sebit Okeny
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am a dynamic leader with a tenacious ability to empower teaching faculty, school community and leadership in providing fair and equitable education for all students with the best possible individual outcomes. I have extensive experience designing and managing culturally responsive programs reflecting student communities and heritage. I firmly believe in leadership as a practice and that school leaders can enact practices and visions that lead to authentic community engagement, academic attainment and opportunities for all students. A robust professional attitude, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive pedagogy grounds my work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Culturally Responsive Practice
Parkville College
01.2022 - Current
- Working collaboratively with the principal team to establish goals in line with annual implementation plan
- Managing and facilitating professional Development for all staff
- Contextualising external professional development and working collaboratively with external organisations to deliver safe and relevant professional development
- Managing campus wide days of significance and community engagement
- Managing team leaders and the delivery of cultural education programs to students
- Working collaboratively with principal team to plan and deliver purposeful, engaging curriculum days for staff
- Management of financial budgets
African Diaspora Education Program Leader
Parkville College
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Lead the development and delivery of a cultural education program for students coming from or identifying from the African Diaspora
- Engage in outreach and communications with stakeholders, community organizations and student families
- Organise and facilitate community engagement and incursions
- Manage and track student engagement and academic outcomes across cultural and core education
- Leading and supervising program facilitator
- Supporting student transitions into alternative education or employment pathways
Sports Medicine Trainer
South Sudan Basketball Federation
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Established strong relationships with athletic staff, coaches, and administrators to maximize collaboration and shared knowledge in the field of sports medicine training in preparation for competition
- Developed comprehensive injury-prevention protocols, reducing the occurrence of common sports-related injuries among the playing group
- Conducted sport-specific fitness assessments to identify areas for improvement and establish baseline measures for progress tracking.
- Educated athletes on proper nutrition and hydration practices, resulting in increased energy levels and overall wellbeing particularly whilst travelling across multiple countries for competition during the COVID 19 pandemic
- Provided ongoing support and mentorship for athletes, fostering strong relationships built on trust and mutual respect
Physical Education Teacher
Parkville College
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that incorporated physical education concepts into other subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Coordinated with external organizations to offer extracurricular sports programs, expanding opportunities for student participation and competition.
Sales Associate
Myer Melbourne
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Sports Medicine Intern
Adelaide United Football Club
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advances in sports medicine techniques.
- Enhanced athlete performance with targeted strength and conditioning exercises.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments to develop individualized training programs tailored to athlete's needs.
- Shadowed medical team in emergency room setting and during field response.
Education
J.D. - Law
Monash University
Clayton, VIC12-2026
Educational Leadership
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2025
Blue Nile Program
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC09-2023
Certificate IV Training And Assessment
CBD College
Melbourne, VIC12-2018
Bachelor of Applied Science -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA04-2018
Skills
- Exceptional stakeholder and community engagement
- Professional Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Advocacy
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Integrity and responsibility
- Flexible and adaptive
- Academic and research ability
Timeline
Manager of Culturally Responsive Practice
Parkville College
01.2022 - Current
Sports Medicine Trainer
South Sudan Basketball Federation
10.2020 - 10.2021
African Diaspora Education Program Leader
Parkville College
06.2019 - 12.2021
Physical Education Teacher
Parkville College
06.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Associate
Myer Melbourne
02.2018 - 07.2018
Sports Medicine Intern
Adelaide United Football Club
06.2017 - 09.2017
J.D. - Law
Monash University
Educational Leadership
University of Sydney
Blue Nile Program
University of Melbourne
Certificate IV Training And Assessment
CBD College
Bachelor of Applied Science -
University of South Australia
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