Chanika Jayawardana
Huntingdale,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of learners development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Educator
The Fern Early Learning Center
01.2024 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Facilitated learners -led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Fostered learners curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped learners explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education Consultant
AECC Global
03.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Sith Sewana Mentally Handicapped Children Society
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC03.2022
Diploma - Counseling
American College
Kandy, Sri Lanka 12.2017
Advanced Diploma - Psychology
Coventry Univeristy
CIRP, Colombo. Sri Lanka 10.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Child Development
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Reggio Emilia Methodology
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Teaching strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhalease
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casual Educator
The Fern Early Learning Center
01.2024 - Current
Education Consultant
AECC Global
03.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Sith Sewana Mentally Handicapped Children Society
02.2015 - 04.2017
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Deakin University
Diploma - Counseling
American College
Advanced Diploma - Psychology
Coventry Univeristy
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