Emily-Louise Hudson
Ropes Crossing,NSW
Summary
In my time working for The Department of Education I have worn many hats. I have worked casually as a School Administration Officer (SAO) and as a Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO). In my current role for the department I work as an Aboriginal Education Officer, I strive to help Aboriginal students build upon their knowledge of culture, whilst understanding the complex and unique needs of each Aboriginal student. My own knowledge of Aboriginal culture and communities assists me to connect with Aboriginal students, their families. My effective communication skills allow me to work in partnership with stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Aboriginal students and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAO, SLSO and AEO
Windsor Park Public School and Cambridge Park Public School
07.2022 - Current
- In my main/current role I liaise with stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Aboriginal students. I create cultural programs that align with the NSW syllabus and implement these programs through cultural groups with the students. This includes creating and implementing a Dharug language program. I organise incursions and excursions that build upon cultural knowledge and have created my own incursion programs. I facilitate ‘Breakfast Club’ for the students four days a week. I collaborate with teachers, the executive team and parents to help manage the behaviors of my students. I collaborate with school staff on ‘Individual Behaviour Support’ plans, ‘Personalised Learning Pathways’ plans, and IEP plans. I have created and facilitated professional learning on Yarn circles and Acknowledgement of Country for the whole school staff. Through this we have created a school Acknowledgement of Country in consultation with our school community and local AECG. I have created and implemented wellbeing initiatives and community programs like our ‘Yarn Up’s’ and ‘Yarn over tea’ which are for our Aboriginal school community to go over Aboriginal education within the school and to create greater partnerships. I have spent considerable time in our Diverse Learning Centre, helping to support Aboriginal students with disabilities, in their daily routine and classroom activities. I work in close partnership with my principal to ensure the Aboriginal Education Policy is being adhered to, this has meant negotiating flexible school arrangements for my students to decrease suspensions. I have used data from suspensions to monitor and implement different measures to decrease our suspension rate. I have utilised data from the ‘Tell Them From Me; Survey to source and help deliver professional learning for staff to increase staff knowledge in Aboriginal culture and confidence in supporting Aboriginal students. I liaise with stakeholders such as Da Murrytoola and Yarramundi AECG, DCJ, Barnardos and local community organisation’s such as Merana Aboriginal Association and Peppercorn. I am a delegate for Met West Regional Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and am a member of the Da Murrytoola AECG where I facilitate term meetings for the Aboriginal Education Officers. I am a member of the Yarramundi Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
- I have worked casually as a SAO. The duties involved were answering phone calls, answering and forwarding emails, signing students in and out of school, medication application, sorting and filing, orders, printing and faxing and cash handling. I have knowledge of URN, SAP, SchoolBytes and Edbuy.
- I have worked casually as a SLSO across K-6 and in our Diverse Learning Centre (previously known as Support Unit). Duties involved were assisting and supporting students with learning tasks, supporting students with transitions, supporting students by following IEP and behaviour plans, small group programs, playground duties, preparing and distributing resources and marking homework.
Customer Service
Blacktown Workers Club
03.2018 - 07.2022
- My duties in this role were diverse. In this role I was to greet and support customers in finding the area or service they were looking for. I worked in the cafe; I took orders and prepared food. I was a waitress for events and in a restaurant in the club. I helped clear and count large amounts of money.
Early Childhood Educator
Kindi World Childcare
01.2016 - 03.2018
- My duties in this role involved monitoring children at all times to ensure a safe environment, implementing health and safety protocols, planning and implementing age-appropriate educational activities aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework, maintaining records of children’s progress/behaviour, communicating regularly with parents/guardians about their child’s development and communicate with families.
Education
Certificate III - Hospitality
Reach Training
01.2017
Bachelor of Educational Studies - undefined
Charles Sturt University
07.2025
Certificate IV - School Based Education Support
TAFE NSW
01.2024
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Time management
- Customer service
- Collaboration
- Ability to build rapport
- Sensitivity and patience
- Attention to detail
- Database management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Awards
Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury Inc - Emerging Aboriginal Woman of the Year 2023
Certification
Working With Children Check - WWC04107030V
Timeline
SAO, SLSO and AEO
Windsor Park Public School and Cambridge Park Public School
07.2022 - Current
Customer Service
Blacktown Workers Club
03.2018 - 07.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Kindi World Childcare
01.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Educational Studies - undefined
Charles Sturt University
Certificate IV - School Based Education Support
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Hospitality
Reach Training
Similar Profiles
Paisley BallPaisley Ball
Teacher Assistant at Bedford Park Public SchoolTeacher Assistant at Bedford Park Public School
Kristen CiantarKristen Ciantar
LTO Grade 1 & Grade 6 at Massey Street P.S., Plum Tree Park P.S and Williams Parkway Public SchoolLTO Grade 1 & Grade 6 at Massey Street P.S., Plum Tree Park P.S and Williams Parkway Public School
Sai Kiran SirigiriSai Kiran Sirigiri
Student Child and Youth Care Worker at DONWOOD PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLStudent Child and Youth Care Worker at DONWOOD PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL
Nenette CaryofyllisNenette Caryofyllis
Commercial Cleaner at Assetlink Indigious Services PTY LTDCommercial Cleaner at Assetlink Indigious Services PTY LTD
Angelique TohuAngelique Tohu
Nightfall Captain and Duty Manager at Coles SupermarketNightfall Captain and Duty Manager at Coles Supermarket