Erum Shah
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Early Childhood Teacher with a solid foundation in HR and early education, dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments. Focus on developing tailored individual learning plans and embedding supportive daily routines for children with diverse needs. Strong commitment to family engagement and compliance with child safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Guardian Early Learning Center
Melbourne, VIC
12.2025 - Current
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated high-quality educational programs in alignment with EYLF and NQS.
- Developed individual learning plans tailored to children's interests, strengths, developmental stages, and additional needs.
- Designed and embedded inclusive daily routines and programs supporting children with additional needs.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that promoted wellbeing and belonging.
- Built strong partnerships with families through daily communication, learning journals, and parent-teacher meetings.
- Mentored and guided assistant educators, fostering reflective practices and professional growth.
- Ensured compliance with National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards, and center policies. As we follow rythem of the day
- Facilitated school readiness programs, supporting children's social, emotional, and academic development.
- Conducted observations, documentation, and assessments to monitor and evaluate children's progress. Document development patway
- Collaborated with external specialists, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to support children with additional needs; for example, worked with a psychologist to implement strategies that helped a child regulate anger and emotional responses.
- Embedded sustainability, diversity, and cultural awareness into curriculum and classroom practices.
- Designed and led inquiry-based projects, including a 'My Community' theme integrating literacy and real-world learning.
- Promote children's agencies and voice by involving them in decision-making and extending their learning.
- Implemented positive behavior guidance strategies to support emotional regulation and resilience.
- Actively contributed to team meetings, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse learners in a nurturing environment.
People & Culture Coordinator
Bolton Clarke
Melbourne, VIC
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed onboarding, offboarding, and compliance processes for new and existing employees.
- Prepared employment contracts, position descriptions, and HR files.
- Oversaw staff relocations and organized cultural engagement initiatives.
- Supported workforce planning, recruitment, and HR policy compliance.
- Facilitated training sessions on workplace culture and values for staff.
HR Administrator
Seasons 5 Resort
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Delivered administrative and HR support across employee life cycles.
- Managed onboarding, recruitment support, and staff inductions.
- Maintained organized and compliant employee records.
HR Assistant
JTECH Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Supported HR operations including interviews, onboarding, payroll coordination, and training.
- Assisted with employment documentation, timesheet review, and compliance reporting.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Teacher
Southern Cross Higher Education
Melbourne, Victoria07-2024
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
La Trobe University
01-2021
Bachelor's - human resources management
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Malaysia01-2014
Event Management Diploma -
IVS University
Pakistan01-2008
Skills
- Programming and planning
- Individual learning plans
- Child development and observation
- Child safety standards and compliance
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Family engagement and communication
- HR administration and document control
- Project coordination and management
Certification
- VIT Registration
- First Aid Certification
- CPR
- Vic Driver's License
- SunSmart Certificate
- Child Protection Certificate
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Mobility Preferences
Open to travel as needed.
Languages
- English, Professional Working
- Arabic, Limited Working
- Urdu, Limited Working
Market Segment
- Health
- Education
- Hospitality
- IT Start-up
Key Clients
- Guardian Earling Learning Center
- Bolton Clarke
- Seasons 5 Resort
- JTECH Solution
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Guardian Early Learning Center
12.2025 - Current
People & Culture Coordinator
Bolton Clarke
03.2022 - 11.2025
HR Administrator
Seasons 5 Resort
07.2017 - 02.2022
HR Assistant
JTECH Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2016
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Teacher
Southern Cross Higher Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
La Trobe University
Bachelor's - human resources management
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Event Management Diploma -
IVS University