Emma Westley
Cranbourne South,VIC
Summary
I am an enthusiastic graduate teacher with experience in both early childhood and primary settings. I am committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. I am an organised, reliable, and passionate teacher who works well in a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre
Mornington, VIC
10.2021 - Current
- Designing engaging learning experiences for diverse developmental stages.
- Facilitating interactive and engaging learning activities to promote cognitive development and social skills.
- Implementing classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborating with parents and families to support children's learning, development, and well-being.
- Assessing student development through regular observations.
Supervisor
Coles
Mornington, VIC
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Supervised and delegated tasks to all team members in the service department.
- Trained new team members, and provided ongoing support.
- Coordinated team schedules and lunch breaks.
- Handled customer inquiries and concerns.
- Closed the store at night, including the handling of cash.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood And Primary - 2020-2025
Monash University, Peninsula Campus
Frankston, VICBachelor of Health Science - 2019
Deakin University
Burwood, VICFrankston High School: 2013-2018
Frankston, VICSkills
- Curriculum design and assessment
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Child development
Professional Experience (Placements)
- Kananook Primary School, 2022 (Prep/1)
- Balcombe Pre-School, 2022 (3- and 4-year-old kinder)
- Banyan Fields Primary School, 2024 (Year 3)
- Mt. Eliza House Sanctuary of Early Learning, 2024 (0-2-year-old room)
- Patterson Lakes Primary School, 2025 (Prep)
- Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre, 2025 (4-year-old Kinder)
Volunteer Experience
Foster the Future, 09/2022 - 07/2023
Provided weekly tutoring to a prep/year 1 student in out-of-home care.
References
Vanessa Cameron, Graduate Placement Mentor Teacher at Little Grasshoppers
0431446898, vccams@gmail.com
Nikki Dempster, Centre Director at Little Grasshoppers
0417440343, main@lgh.com.au
Timeline
Educator
Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
Supervisor
Coles
04.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood And Primary - 2020-2025
Monash University, Peninsula Campus
Bachelor of Health Science - 2019
Deakin University
Frankston High School: 2013-2018