Dinali Fonseka Gunasekara
Clyde,Australia
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kinder Room Assistant Educator
Birches Early Learning Center
Carrum Downs, Australia
Current - Current
- Organized and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the children.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in the program.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Kinder Room Assistant Educator
Kingston Kids Early Learning Center
Mordialloc, Australia
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Childcare Educator
Expect A Star
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Encouraged self-expression through various art forms such as music, painting, drawing.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
Assistant
TIMG Document Storage
Laverton, Australia
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for managing and organizing physical and electronic documents.
- Time management
- Communicated to identify and meet documentation needs.
- Set up documents for individual projects based on specifications.
Volunteered Educator
AIMS International School
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Assisted in planning and delivering lessons to students, using a variety of teaching methods.
- Managed classroom discipline issues effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment for all children.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
ALTEC College
01.2021
Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care -
Holmesglen Waverley Campus, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
01.2019
Certificate of Individual Creation for Fantasy Make Up -
Chandani Bandara Salon, Negombo, Sri Lanka
04.2017
Diploma in Theory & Practical Aspects of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy -
Chandani Bandara Salon, Negombo, Sri Lanka
02.2017
Edexcel Certification ICT & Psychology -
Royal Institute, Havelock Road, Sri Lanka
04.2014
Diploma in AMI Montessori & Primary Teacher Training -
International School of Higher Education, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
01.2014
GCE Advance Level -
01.2013
Certificate for Elementary 2 English Language Course -
British Council, Sri Lanka, Colombo 07
01.2011
GCE Ordinary Level -
01.2010
Skills
- Computer skills
- Creativity skills
- Problem solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Communication skills
References
- Judy Franzo, Area Manager, Birches Early Learning Center, Carrum Downs, 0430 040 566
- Solome Isaac, Kinder Room Leader, Kingston Kids Early Learning Center, Mordialloc, 0431 184 063
- Vince Surance, Co-ordinator, TIMG Document Storage, 038 4160 233
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Interior decorating
- Gardening
- Reading
Timeline
Kinder Room Assistant Educator
Birches Early Learning Center
Current - Current
Kinder Room Assistant Educator
Kingston Kids Early Learning Center
03.2022 - 07.2023
Childcare Educator
Expect A Star
05.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant
TIMG Document Storage
12.2018 - 01.2021
Volunteered Educator
AIMS International School
07.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
ALTEC College
Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care -
Holmesglen Waverley Campus, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Certificate of Individual Creation for Fantasy Make Up -
Chandani Bandara Salon, Negombo, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Theory & Practical Aspects of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy -
Chandani Bandara Salon, Negombo, Sri Lanka
Edexcel Certification ICT & Psychology -
Royal Institute, Havelock Road, Sri Lanka
Diploma in AMI Montessori & Primary Teacher Training -
International School of Higher Education, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
GCE Advance Level -
Certificate for Elementary 2 English Language Course -
British Council, Sri Lanka, Colombo 07
GCE Ordinary Level -
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