Emily Hughes

• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing support throughout their first year of teaching.
• Mentored students and future teachers, sharing best practices and providing support throughout their studies.
• Developed strong rapport with parents through regular communication, promoting active involvement in their child's education.
• Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as nature play, mentoring and how to include Aboriginal perspectives in everyday practice.
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques, fostering a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based instructional strategies.
• Established a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the classroom through regular reflection on instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress through diligent documentation practices, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders about achievements or concerns.
• Incorporated real-world connections into lessons to foster critical thinking skills and promote deeper understanding of concepts.
• Actively pursued grant opportunities to secure additional funding for classroom resources or professional development experiences.
• Implement organisational policies and procedures, national regulations and national quality standards.
• As nominated supervisor, managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
• As educational leader, evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and community to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
• Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to share subject matter liaison with like minded people and inspire others.
• Implement innovative lessons that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Led the successful implementation of School Readiness Funding (SRF), including writing the plan, creating financial costings, sourcing relevant programs, and delivering tailored staff training.
• Ensured all educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLF), and supported the National Quality Standard (NQS).
• Drove a strong, positive educational vision across services, guiding educators to implement play-based learning with a clear focus on children's strengths, abilities, and agency.
• Promoted children's autonomy and voice, embedding practices that empower decision-making and self-regulation.
• Provided inclusive education support, including managing KIS (Kindergarten Inclusion Support) applications, planning for children with additional needs, and collaborating with specialists to ensure tailored support.
• Oversaw the development of transition learning and development statements, ensuring seamless transitions to school and effective communication with families and receiving schools.
• Advocated and embedded service-wide pedagogical philosophies grounded in child development, family partnership, and evidence-based practice.
• Recognized as a Monash Health Champion, facilitating the integration of health-focused programs to support children's wellbeing and healthy development.
• Led and participated in diverse professional development initiatives, ensuring educator growth and alignment with sector priorities and emerging research.
• Ensured full compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, embedding practices aligned with the National Quality Standard (NQS) across all areas of operation.
• Built strong, respectful relationships with children, families, local community partners, and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and community engagement.
• Collaborated with and supported Parent Advisory Groups (PAGs), fostering transparent communication and shared decision-making.
• Successfully wrote and submitted grant applications, securing additional funding to support service improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Played an active role in promoting and sustaining inclusive and community-focused service delivery, ensuring all children and families felt supported and represented.

• Successfully led and supported teams across 9 kindergartens and 1 Intergraded Child Care Centre, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and high-quality care and education.
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff; implemented mentoring programs to support onboarding, staff engagement, and professional growth.
• Processed rosters and managed P&C (Payroll & Compliance) functions, optimizing staffing to meet service needs and budgetary constraints.
• Achieved consistently high employee retention by cultivating a workplace culture where staff felt valued, supported, and heard.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions, transforming underperforming teams into highly productive, goal-oriented units.
• Delivered professional development sessions and staff training, fostering continuous improvement and upskilling in best practices and industry standards.
• Led tenure application processes and developed timetables for upcoming years, ensuring strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Supervised multiple sites, upholding strict compliance with all regulatory frameworks and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Built strong, trusting relationships with staff, families, communities, and stakeholders to support service delivery and engagement.
• Continuously improved operational procedures through team feedback, reflective practice, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Facilitated conflict resolution and promoted open, transparent communication among team members.
• Maintained high-quality standards across all locations, ensuring consistent delivery of service excellence.
• Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
• Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures.
• Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
• Transformed underperforming teams into productive teams.
• Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, promoting open communication and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required.
• Developed strong relationships with services, employees, families and communities.
• Optimized staffing levels by closely monitoring workload demands and adjusting schedules accordingly.
• Achieved high employee retention rates by creating an inclusive work environment where staff felt valued and supported.
• Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

• Led the successful implementation of School Readiness Funding (SRF), including writing the plan, creating financial costings, sourcing relevant programs, and delivering tailored staff training.
• Ensured all educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLF), and supported the National Quality Standard (NQS).
• Drove a strong, positive educational vision across services, guiding educators to implement play-based learning with a clear focus on children's strengths, abilities, and agency.
• Promoted children's autonomy and voice, embedding practices that empower decision-making and self-regulation.
• Provided inclusive education support, including managing KIS (Kindergarten Inclusion Support) applications, planning for children with additional needs, and collaborating with specialists to ensure tailored support.
• Oversaw the development of transition learning and development statements, ensuring seamless transitions to school and effective communication with families and receiving schools.
• Advocated and embedded service-wide pedagogical philosophies grounded in child development, family partnership, and evidence-based practice.
• Recognized as a Monash Health Champion, facilitating the integration of health-focused programs to support children's wellbeing and healthy development.
• Led and participated in diverse professional development initiatives, ensuring educator growth and alignment with sector priorities and emerging research.
• Ensured full compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, embedding practices aligned with the National Quality Standard (NQS) across all areas of operation.
• Built strong, respectful relationships with children, families, local community partners, and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and community engagement.
• Collaborated with and supported Parent Advisory Groups (PAGs), fostering transparent communication and shared decision-making.
• Successfully wrote and submitted grant applications, securing additional funding to support service improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Played an active role in promoting and sustaining inclusive and community-focused service delivery, ensuring all children and families felt supported and represented.

• Supported and implemented age-appropriate learning plans and daily routines in both toddler and preschool rooms.
• Assisted in planning and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervised children to ensure safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Collaborated with lead educators and team members to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintained a clean and organised classroom in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Attended multiple professional development (PD) days to enhance knowledge in early childhood education and care practices.
• Working with the department of education to change early years ratio's 1:11

In my role as Activities Coordinator, I undertake a diverse range of responsibilities that span community engagement, education, and event coordination. I work closely with local community groups, delivering sustainability workshops to schools and kindergartens, as well as facilitating classes in arts, crafts, and woodworking. I support fundraising initiatives for key community organisations including the SES, CFA, Salvation Army, RSL, and the Red Cross.

I organised and executed in-store activities for major events, alongside coordinating weekly children's programs that enhance community connection. My role includes regular administrative duties that are subject to periodic audits, ensuring compliance and consistency.

As part of the broader team, I was also responsible for delivering high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. This includes engaging with individuals at all levels, from shop floor staff and sales representatives to local community leaders.

• Supported and implemented age-appropriate learning plans and daily routines in both toddler and preschool rooms.
• Assisted in planning and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervised children to ensure safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Collaborated with lead educators and team members to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintained a clean and organised classroom in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Attended multiple professional development (PD) days to enhance knowledge in early childhood education and care practices.

• I was a kindergarten assistant. This position included implementing a plan, assisting in planning, supervision, care and education of children.
• Professional development
• Gained valuable experience working within the early years sector, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.