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Emily Mellington

Hampton East

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Learning Area Leader (Theatre) with strong organisational skills, creative problem solving, and a collaborative leadership style. Recently experienced in strengthening faculty culture and improving VCE outcomes, this detail-oriented and dynamic educator approaches challenges with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Equipped with five years of experience and a proven ability to lead curriculum development, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality productions that inspire student engagement and school pride.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LEARNING AREA LEADER – THEATRE

Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill
01.2020 - Current
  • Leading strategic planning and faculty initiatives to enhance curriculum delivery, foster professional growth, and promote a cohesive vision for Theatre education across years 7–12, MYP and VCE curriculum.
  • Inspiring passion for the Performing Arts by Directing, Producing and/or Coordinating Curricular and Co-Curricular Productions.
  • Fostering a collaborative and supportive faculty culture by promoting open communication, shared leadership, and team-based approaches to curriculum planning and delivery

DANCE AND DRAMA TEACHER

Patterson River Secondary College
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Increasing academic and physical rigor in VCE Dance students through differentiated written tasks, making vocabulary more practical and various clubs.
  • Establishing a 1/2 Theatre Studies class by fostering student passion in Drama Nights and other co-curricular connections.
  • Adapted lesson delivery and classroom routines to proactively minimise disruptions and support diverse behavioural and learning profiles.

THEATRE STUDIES AND DANCE TEACHER

Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Engaging students in specific content knowledge by modifying workshops and activities to cater for deep learning in a relevant and meaningful way.
  • Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
  • Designed and delivered inclusive dance programs that empowered students of all experience levels to build confidence and perform with pride in whole-school settings such as assemblies and showcases.

THEATRE DEVISING FACILITATOR (PRACTICUM)

Drama Victoria Theatre Festival
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Developing theatre-devising workshops that allow students to become more reflective practitioners, deeply noticing the world around them.
  • Adapting flexibly when working with large groups of students unfamiliar to each other and the process, while maintaining student behaviour.
  • Encouraged imaginative risk-taking and original thinking by guiding students through collaborative devising processes that emphasised inquiry, experimentation, and personal voice in theatrical storytelling.

VCE PLAY DIRECTOR

Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Balancing focus between time for teaching, student creative contributions and making connections to the end of year exam.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies (Safe Theatre Practices) to minimize negative impacts.
  • Challenging students to bring imagination and innovation to the process, developing ability to cater for individual student needs.

Education

Master of Teaching - Primary & Secondary (Drama)

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018

Bachelor of Dramatic Arts - Major in Acting

National Institute of Dramatic Art
Sydney, NSW
01.2015

Conservatory Training - Acting

Atlantic Acting School
Manhattan, NYC
01.2010

Skills

    Authenticity: Leading with integrity, humility, and a commitment to growth through honest reflection and ethical decision-making

    Communication and Collaboration: Leading with clarity by communicating purpose, process, and expectations consistently and effectively

    Relational Leadership and Connection: Building strong, trusting relationships by being present, approachable, and genuinely valuing the contributions of each team member

    Building Professional Culture: Promoting a positive, collaborative, and reflective faculty culture

    Cross Campus Collaboration: Building relationships, sharing resources and leveraging workforce towards common goals

    Strategic Vision Setting: Establishing a clear and inspiring data informed vision for the Theatre department

Timeline

LEARNING AREA LEADER – THEATRE

Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill
01.2020 - Current

DANCE AND DRAMA TEACHER

Patterson River Secondary College
01.2019 - 12.2019

THEATRE STUDIES AND DANCE TEACHER

Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill
07.2018 - 12.2018

THEATRE DEVISING FACILITATOR (PRACTICUM)

Drama Victoria Theatre Festival
03.2018 - 07.2018

VCE PLAY DIRECTOR

Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill
11.2017 - 03.2018

Master of Teaching - Primary & Secondary (Drama)

Monash University

Bachelor of Dramatic Arts - Major in Acting

National Institute of Dramatic Art

Conservatory Training - Acting

Atlantic Acting School

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