Ayomi Karunanayake
Hemmant,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional dedicated to maximize the company compliance with applicable laws, standards, policies and procedures in Early Childhood Education and Care. Bringing 7 years of experience in ECEC, performing various roles with a passion for supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success while ensuring a safe and an inclusive environment for children. Committed to support building a high performing education system that realizes the potential of every student. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/ Lead educator
Goodstart Early Learning
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
- Prioritized project-related tasks to efficiently complete essential tasks.
- Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate plans.
- Worked with internal team members to accomplish regulatory goals and achieve full compliance with all services.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained confidentiality at all times.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Early Childhood Educator / Lead educator
Goodstart Early Learning
12.2016 - 03.2023
- Implemented exceptional play-based program plans and monitoring each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files
- Identifying signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and worked collaboratively with parents to overcome them.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities while maintaining child friendly environment
- Used Storypark to document behavioural, emotional, academic and social growth of children.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Swinburne Online
Melbourne, VIC07.2025
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care - Education
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
Gold Coast, QLD04.2020
Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care - Education
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane, QLD11.2016
Bachelor of Applied Science - Textile Science
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC03.2014
Skills
- Decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized
- Computer proficiency
- Flexible
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Teamwork
- Positive thinking
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
Certification
Certificate of first Aid and theory, Synergy Education, 11/01/22
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Goodstart, Crawford Rd in the development of a safe work environment for children and staff including all other stakeholders.
- Completed the diploma of Early Childhood Education and care and getting promoted as the centre Assistant Director from lead educator role.
- Completed 50% of the Bachelor of Early childhood education qualification and continuing studies.
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching news
- Painting
- Writing poems
- Listening to calm music
Timeline
Assistant Director/ Lead educator
Goodstart Early Learning
03.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator / Lead educator
Goodstart Early Learning
12.2016 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Swinburne Online
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care - Education
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care - Education
TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Applied Science - Textile Science
RMIT University
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