Kim Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Western Australia, Australia

Public education, sustainability and project management.

Edith Cowan University

External and face to face Tutor teaching cultural competence and pedagogy suitable for providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to Masters and Undergraduate preservice teachers. In 2017 I was teaching cultural competence to Paramedic students.

Murdoch Campus

Experienced TAFE Lecturer proficient in designing, developing, teaching and assessing science curriculum, especially the life sciences, to Certificate III, IV and Diploma students. All units are prepared for face to face delivery with Blackboard being used as an off campus teaching resource, especially during the Covid shutdown in Semester 1 2020. All teaching material is compliant with state and federal auditing requirements.

Edith Cowan University - All 3 Campuses

I was appointed to work on two special projects that engaged students as change agents aid in enriching the student engagement and improving student retention. The two projects I developed where:¥ The Student Ambassador Project where I mentored and guided two final year undergraduate students employed as ambassadors to identify, implement and manage an area of educational delivery or campus life in need of enhancement. ¥ Peer 2 Peer Head Quarters (P2P-HQ) – I completed a literature review, consulted with staff from various areas within the university and undergraduate students to develop an ECU centered model for peer assisted learning. The intended outcomes of the P2P-HQ were aligned with the Higher Education Standards Framework (2015) and the ECU strategic plan (2016). The P2P-HQ (now SALT) is a drop-in center where students can obtain peer assistance with navigating software commonly used at ECU and digital literacy generally. Students were also offered support and assistance with assignment work and referencing and were referred for specialist help including counselling as required. Launched in February 2017, P2P-HQ was operational across all three ECU campuses. It was embraced by the student community and academics who began referring students to our service. Approximately 500 students, predominantly in their first year of study, sought assistance in the first 14 weeks of operation. Two unsolicited emails from students praised the service for providing them with support and guidance when they were ready to withdraw from their studies.A final analytical report, highlighting the success of the project and recommendations for further improvement, was submitted to the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) and the Library in July 2017. The project was handed to the library in August 2017 and continues to run under the acronym SALT.

Murdoch Campus

I lecture and coordinate courses in Certificate IV and Diploma level Environmental Monitoring and Technology, Laboratory Operations, and Certificate II and III Conservation and Land Management for Indigenous Land Care Trainees.I have skills and knowledge in WHS - field and laboratory, Pathology - specifically microbiology, haematology and microscopy, Botany, Ecology, Environmental survey work, Legislation, site remediation, Public education, and communication skills, particularly teaching students writing skills.Writing and communication skills were gained while teaching Business Communications at Commerce students at Curtin University.

Bentley

Project Management - coordinated the Business School's preparations for the Australian Universities Quality Assurance in 2008. I worked across 8 disciplines and management units preparing monthly progress reports that were presented to the Manager of Quality Assurance and the DVC Academic. I also conducted a mock audit and information road-shows for all staff within the Business School prior to the audit.Publications: Galbreath, J. and K.J. Benjamin, (2010) Linking CSR with strategy: an action-based approach. In Louche, C., S.O Idowu. and W.L. Filho, Innovative Corporate Social Responsibility: from risk management to value creation.Jones, R., A. Wardell-Johnson, M. Gibberd, A. Pilgrim, G. Wardell-Johnson, J. Galbreath, S. Bizjak, D. Ward, K. Benjamin and J. Carlsen (2010) The Impact of climate change on the Margaret River Wine Region: developing adaptation and response strategies for the tourism industry. CRC for Sustainable Tourism Pty Ltd Ghost writer for Fryer-Smith, S (2008) Aboriginal Benchbook for Western Australian Courts 2nd Ed.Researcher - Assisted with the second edition of the Aboriginal Benchbook for Western Australian Courts. I researched and assisted in rewriting chapters on Traditional Aboriginal Australia, Contemporary Aboriginal Australia and Aboriginal People in WA.I also worked on pedagogical tools for adult and distant education, wrote business case studies for teaching and investigated Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable business practices including adaptation to climate change in the Margaret River Wine Industry.Tutor - I taught Ecology and Laboratory skills to science students and Business Communication Skills to Commerce students.

22060 Vocational Graduate Certificate In Education And Training For Sustainability, Sustainability Studies, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Member of the Sustainability Expert Panel for the Worldskills Australia National Competition, Perth 2014 Use.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management

The thesis examined the ecophysiology of South-Western Australian seagrasses and how they have adapted to life in a submerged saline.

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