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Research interests
I am passionate about supporting students no matter what age, to achieve their maximum potential and find purpose.
Biography
With over 20 years of experience as an educator, my journey began shortly after I discovered a passion for teaching and training at the time in the corporate workplace. I decided to complete the TAE - Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment as the minimum requirement for teaching in Vocational Education and Training VET. I spent several years teaching at TAFE, VET Colleges and consulting for Government and Private organisations on systems design, processes, IT software user end and office administrative functions.
My love for literature and the liberal arts directed me to completing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English, Text and Writing with a sub-major in Social and Cultural Analysis. My intention at the time was to progress into teaching English in secondary schools. Shortly after, I completed the Master of Education (Secondary Education and Teaching). This redirected my experience as an educator to the secondary classrooms in Sydney schools which I thoroughly enjoyed for 3 years. During this time I did some casual work for Western Sydney University (WSU) - The College where I was part of a team of Academics designing content and teaching Academic English, whilst also supporting and assisting students on a pathway journey to their desired degree.
During 2017, I was offered a role as an Academic English Teacher/Student Pathways Advisor at WSU - The College where I spent the next 7 years teaching, advising, and completing additional qualifications in education. Some of which include a Graduate Certificate in TESOL and a BA Education with High Distinction First Class Honours.
I am now a researcher enjoying the journey as a PhD candidate. I still like to remain involved in the classroom and engage with students where and when I can during my research. I currently work for Curtin University as a casual academic and Department of Education.
Languages
English
Macedonian
Serbian
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Vocational Education and Training, Cert IV TAE 40116, Workplace Training and Assessment , Western Sydney University
2020 → 2021
Award Date: 31 May 2021
Education , High Distinction - First Class Honours, Student Engagement - Trust Factor in the teacher student relationship as a key to engagement, University of Tasmania
2019 → 2020
Award Date: 1 Dec 2020
TESOL, Graduate Certificate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Tasmania
2017 → 2018
Award Date: 1 Jun 2018
Secondary Education, Master of Education , Secondary Education and Training, Western Sydney University
2010 → 2011
Award Date: 1 Jun 2011
Arts - Humanities, Bachelor , English, Text & Writing, Cultural & Social Analysis, Western Sydney University
2005 → 2007
Award Date: 30 Nov 2007
External positions
Casual Teacher, Department of Education (Western Australia)
31 Dec 2001 → …
Industry keywords
- Education
Research expertise keywords
- Education and development
- Educational Standard
- Pathways to Education
- Vocational Training
- Classic Grounded Theory
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Research output
- 1 Book/Film/Article review
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A Review of the First Edition of the Book by Author Dr Helen Scott: Using Grounded Theory. How to Develop Theory for Managed Change
Ilievska, S., 28 Jun 2025, In: Grounded Theory Review. An international journal. 24, 1, p. 134-139 6 p., 8.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
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