Emily McElhinney

6 Hilton Street, Beaumaris 3193

Phone: 0438 108 868
Email: ecmce3@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An enthusiastic education professional, who is passionate about inspiring
students to reach their full potential. I am seeking an opportunity in a
progressive and inclusive school environment where childrens individual
experiences and interests are equally valued within the classroom.

KEY CAPABILITIES

Effective communicator: Able to convey information and instructions in

a clear and concise manner.
Excellent organisational skills: Strong planning and the ability to work
to tight deadlines.
Engaging and creative teacher: Able to develop different ways to
capture attention and stimulate interest.
Creating an harmonious learning environment: Able to understand
the needs of individual children and accommodate these in lesson
planning.
Effective negotiator: Able to maintain discipline and mediate conflict in
a calm manner.
Able to manage and optimise competing priorities: Able to manage
several jobs while completing a tertiary qualification simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (0-12, Monash University)

Victorian Certificate of Education (Mentone Girls Secondary College)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Practicum
2015

2015

Villamaria kindergarten, Kuala Lumpur

15 days placement under government scholarship program
Planned, implemented and assessed childrens learning
Gained practical insight into cross-cultural teaching
Recognised different teaching philosophies and altered my pedagogy
accordingly
Gordon Street Preschool, Beaumaris

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2014

2014

2013

2013

2012

25 days in a sessional kindergarten

Planned a two-week program based on the childrens strengths and
interests whilst adhering to the curriculum framework
Took part in staff meetings between kindergarten teachers and prep
teachers to develop a new transition report
Analysed students learning on a daily basis
Gillies Early Learning Centre, Balaclava
20 days in a 0-2 year-old room
Assessed are recorded learning that took place during infanthood
Communicated with parents and colleagues on a daily basis
Exposed to the Jewish religion and planned culturally sensitive
experiences
Kids Company Sandringham, Sandringham
20 days in a 4 year-old long day-care
Worked with a child with cerebral palsy to ensure he had access to all
learning areas as well as extending on his physical therapy whilst at daycare
Developed an understanding of the planning cycle and used it to plan for
learning experiences
Caulfield South Primary School, Caulfield
20 days in a prep classroom
Planned, implemented and assessed a variety of literacy (Including
lessons on /sh/ blends, adjectives and recount writing) and numeracy
lessons (Including lessons on chance and data, patterns and division)
Took full control for the final week including planning for the day,
orchestrating transitions and ensuring the day ran smoothly
Helped assist during the school concert
Participated in PDs and staff meetings
Oakleigh South Primary School, Oakleigh
20 days in a year 4 classroom
Took full control for the final week
Planned, implemented and assessed a variety of literacy (including
lessons on apostrophes, editing, recount writing, persuasive writing and
grammar rules) and numeracy (including lesson on area and perimeter
and data collation)
Participated in staff meetings and extra curricular activities
Cheltenham Primary School, Cheltenham
10 days in a prep class
Observed classroom routine and structure
Documented students learning

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Supervised 5 children on an excursion

Planned and implemented literacy activities

2012

Dromana Specialist College, Dromana

6 days in a 5-6 year-old special needs classroom
Worked with students varied additional needs
Gained a deeper understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Learnt behaviour management techniques

Key Achievements:
Across each of the various placements, I planned and facilitated a broad range
of lessons to achieve educational outcomes across the areas outlined in
AusVELS and the Early Years Learning Framework. I successfully met the
learning objectives whilst keeping students interested and engaged through
creative learning exercises. I maintained effective class control and received
positive feedback from my supervising teachers.
Casual Employment
2012 Present

Camp Australia Outside hours care

Oakleigh South Primary School, Bentleigh West Primary School, Aspendale

Primary School
Camp Australia is a leading external provider of outside hours care for
Australian primary schools. I was responsible for providing students with a safe,
welcoming and inclusive environment to further develop their physical, social
and emotional development. I planned and implemented engaging learning
experiences based on the outcomes stipulated in the Early Years Learning
Framework (DEEWR, 2009). I reflected upon and documented learning
outcomes and modified programs in conjunction with the coordinator. I wrote
term newsletter providing information regarding upcoming events and converse
with parents about any information regarding their child.
Key Achievements:

Stand-by coordinator (offered full time coordinator position)

Planned and implemented educational activities based on childrens
interests
Managed 60 + children in an indoor and outdoor play setting by creating
an engaging and stimulating environment
Maintained a safe and supportive environment
Supported students learning requirements through providing homework
assistance
Successfully integrated children with additional needs into the school
community and facilitated diversity awareness sessions.

2015 - present
education)

Private

Tutoring

(Primary and Secondary

As a private tutor I work collaboratively with the student and their parents to
improve the students academic performance. I assess the students

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understanding of each new concept before tailoring activities to their individual

needs. I motivate the student by using real life scenarios to explain the concepts
and link them to the students interests.
Achievements:

Improved students in-class performance by providing subject matter

expertise and developing an improved confidence in their overall ability.

2014 - Present

Private Nanny

(2 children aged 6 and 9)

As a private nanny I am responsible for developing the childrens social,

emotional and academic skills. I help develop the childrens verbal
communication skills and aiding them in expressing themselves and their
feelings. I challenge the children to encourage critical thinking and I encourage
the children to self-reflect.
Achievements:

In addition to child-care responsibilities, I provided tutoring to the

children, enhancing their in-class performance and was able to empower
the parents to understand and address some of the social issues their
child was having at school.

Empowered the 6 year-old to become resilient against a persistent

schoolyard bully by teaching him skills to assert his boundaries in an
appropriate manner.

2008 2015

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse - Retail assistant

I provided a high level of customer service, including managing customer

complaints and resolving disputes. I was responsible for managing the stores
weekly banking, counting cash takings after each shift, balancing the till and
banking the money. I was also responsible for opening and closing the store on
weekends and evening as well as training and supervising new staff across a
broad range of age groups. I was in charge of dealing with the bakery on
weekends, ensuring all orders were accurate and communicating with head
office when an issue arose.
Achievements:

Improved stock control by reflecting on and analysing sales trends

Maintained a engaging and positive work environment
Resolved customer complaints through negotiated outcomes
Achieved a trusted senior employee status

Volunteer work
In addition to formal placement I undertook volunteer work at the following
schools to expand my classroom experience:

Oakleigh South Primary School

2015
Cheltenham Primary school
2012

February
May

I assisted the teacher in marking and setting up for lessons as well as general
supervision of students in the classroom and on excursions.

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OTHER STUDIES AND CERTIFICATES

VIT (412645)
Working with Childrens Check (No. 03720563-01)
First-Aid (No. HLTAID003)
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (No. HTLAID001)
Management of asthma risks and emergencies in the workplace (No.
22282VIC)
Provide basic Emergency life support (No. HTLAID002)
Provide first aid management of a severe allergic reaction and
anaphylaxis (No.VU20296)
Mindfulness techniques training (Caulfield South P.S, 2012)
Managing difficult conversations (Camp Australia, 2015)
Workplace bullying (Camp Australia, 2015)

REFEREES
Ms Marni Wightman
Director, Mentor
Gordon Street Preschool
(W) 9583 6180

(M) 0413 765 530

Dr Gail James
Private Employer
(M) 0418 137 346

Mrs Ema Tavete

Coordinator
Oakleigh South Primary School
OSHC
(W) 0401 253 558

Mrs Christine Roth

Mentor Teacher
Oakleigh South Primary School
(W) 9570 1016

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