Bimali Wickramasinghe
Berwick,Australia
Summary
Experienced educator with a Graduate Certificate in Education specializing in Career Development and Counselling. Skilled in Kindergarten teaching, face painting, and kids' entertainment. Passionate and challenge-seeking, with over 15 years' experience in teaching and previous employment in disability employment services.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator (Casual)
Team Kids
01.2023 - Current
- Educator during before and after school care for Primary school children
- Working as part of a small team to ensure the children have an educational, interest-based programme as well as a safe environment
Face Painter
01.2015 - Current
- Running personal business as a face painter, for private parties at various venues as well as large corporate events
- In this job I have experience in communicating, organising various events, meeting and collaborating with families, event planners and managers
Kindergarten Educator
City of Casey
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Educator to a three-year group on a Monday and a four-year group Tuesday – Friday
- Duties include – collaborating with families, teachers, team leaders, other stake holders (Council as well as external companies), planning and implementing programs, organising and co ordinating visits from pre-school field officers, special visitors, food bank, local schools, translators etc
Room Leader/Educator – 3 Year Room
Kingkids Early Learning Centre
Berwick
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Apart from my teaching duties, I had to build strong relationships with the parents to update them on the children’s learning as well as their development
Haileybury College
Berwick
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Worked one day a week at Haileybury College, Edrington campus, Berwick
- I was mainly involved in helping with Year 4 children who required assistance in keeping up with the rest of the class
- Additionally, I helped with the marking of books, reading groups and assessing
- I have also accompanied the children in their school excursions, worked in the library and attended to administrative tasks
Casual Reliever
Beach House Gymnasium
01.2009 - 12.2011
Student Teaching
Berwick Lodge Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2009
Private Montessori Classes At Home
07.2006 - 12.2008
Teaching
Gateway International School
, Sri Lanka
10.1999 - 05.2001
- Company Overview: Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka
Teaching
The Sri Lankan School Muscat
, Oman
08.1997 - 03.1999
- Company Overview: Muscat, Oman
- Muscat, Oman
Education
Graduate Certificate in Education - Career Development and Counselling
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland 10-2024
Diploma in Early Childhood education and care - Early Childhood Education
Chisholm
Berwick, VIC07-2015
Diploma in AMI Montessori -
AMI Montessori Association
Amsterdam, Netherlands01.1997
Certificate in Advanced English -
University of Cambridge Examinations
Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech and Drama
Yolande School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Adaptability
- Experience with diverse communities
- Emotional intelligence
- Student relations
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent Interaction
- Lesson Planning
- Peer Mentoring
- Program Development
- Student Motivation
- Student Records Management
- Project-based learning
- Teaching strategies
- Student Interaction
References
- Mrs. Shrestha (Shre) Sharma, Careers and Pathways Practitioner, Alkira Secondary College, Cranbourne North, shre.sharma@education.vic.gov.au, 0452 500 347
- Reece Sutcliffe, Present Primary School Teacher (CRT) and former Director of Service at Team Kids/casual staff member, reecesutcliffe1302@gmail.com, 0490 349 394
- Sarah Fenton, Former Owner Proprietor Hopscotch Play Café and Party Venue, panozzo.sarah@gmail.com, 0412 082 509
Qualificationsandtraining
- Graduate Certificate in Education – Major in Career Development and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
- Diploma in Early Childhood education and care
- Diploma in AMI Montessori, 1997, AMI Montessori Association in Amsterdam
- Certificate in Advanced English, University of Cambridge Examinations
- Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech and Drama
- Yolande School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art
- Training in mandatory reporting and child safe standards
- Training in Aboriginal culture and inclusive practices
- Ongoing training each year on Work health and safety, manual handling, electronic communication and media, Gender equity, Victorian Privacy and Data Protection act, Microsoft teams and other online platforms
Timeline
Educator (Casual)
Team Kids
01.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Educator
City of Casey
01.2016 - 12.2022
Face Painter
01.2015 - Current
Room Leader/Educator – 3 Year Room
Kingkids Early Learning Centre
01.2014 - 12.2015
Haileybury College
01.2010 - 12.2012
Casual Reliever
Beach House Gymnasium
01.2009 - 12.2011
Student Teaching
Berwick Lodge Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2009
Private Montessori Classes At Home
07.2006 - 12.2008
Teaching
Gateway International School
10.1999 - 05.2001
Teaching
The Sri Lankan School Muscat
08.1997 - 03.1999
Graduate Certificate in Education - Career Development and Counselling
Queensland University of Technology
Diploma in Early Childhood education and care - Early Childhood Education
Chisholm
Diploma in AMI Montessori -
AMI Montessori Association
Certificate in Advanced English -
University of Cambridge Examinations
Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech and Drama
Yolande School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art
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