Emily Cresswell
Hobart
Summary
Education professional with expertise in relationship building and classroom management. Mentored new educators to enhance teaching effectiveness and implemented student-centered learning activities. Known for adaptability and empathy, prioritizing student success and well-being in a supportive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
OSHC Educator
St Michael’s Collegiate
06.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning
- Supporting children with their afternoon sporting activities such as soccer and supporting them during the game, installing confidence within their team and helping with emotions after a big match.
- Dealing with high end emotions, helping children understand their feelings and being that person they can lean on and feel like they can have someone to talk too.
Teacher's Assistant
St Michael’s Collegiate
05.2023 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Assistant Dance Teacher
Centre Stage
02.2016 - 12.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment for all students.
- Demonstrated professionalism by adhering to studio policies, dress code, and punctuality requirements.
- Served as a role model for young dancers, demonstrating passion for the art form as well as strong work ethic and discipline.
- Assisted lead dance teacher in choreographing routines for performances and competitions.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, maintaining open communication regarding progress and areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' dance skills by providing personalized instruction and feedback.
- Choreographed a number of dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
- Supported dancers through warm-up exercises prior to classes or performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
Childcare Educator
Discovery Learning
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Retail Worker
Myer
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Education
Cert 3 in Assistant Dance Teaching
Australia’s Teaching of Dance
AustraliaNo Degree - Teacher Aide Course
Online Courses Australia
Australia High School Diploma -
St Mary’s College
Hobart, TASSkills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Peer mentoring
- Student motivation
- Primary education
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
- Positive learning environment
- Student-centered learning
- Attention to detail
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Active listening
Additional Information
Currently living in Tasmania, Australia but i am currently looking to reside over to the UK for the start of the 2026 year or if successful with a job opportunity where you would see fit.
Languages
Dutch
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
OSHC Educator
St Michael’s Collegiate
06.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
St Michael’s Collegiate
05.2023 - Current
Childcare Educator
Discovery Learning
01.2021 - 04.2023
Retail Worker
Myer
04.2018 - 04.2020
Assistant Dance Teacher
Centre Stage
02.2016 - 12.2024
Cert 3 in Assistant Dance Teaching
Australia’s Teaching of Dance
No Degree - Teacher Aide Course
Online Courses Australia
High School Diploma -
St Mary’s College
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