Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Experience (Placements)
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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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, VIC

Bachelor of Health Science - 2019

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC

Frankston High School: 2013-2018
Frankston, VIC

Skills

  • 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
Emma Westley