DINESHA PERERA
Glen Waverly,VIC
Summary
Creative and energetic early childhood education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experimental learning opportunities to enhance individual development. A patient educator who collaborates successfully with children of all ages, parents and staff. Passionate about the childcare industry and facilitating children develop their social, emotional, intellectual and motor skills. I am a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and organisational skills. I am currently looking for a childcare role that will continue to build upon my knowledge and experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Wheelers Hill Child Care Center
Wheelers Hill, VIC
06.2023 - Current
- Develops and provides a high quality developmentally appropriate fortnightly learning program plan according to VEYLDF outcomes with an excellent knowledge of the NQS and Australian Teaching Standards to suit children of all diverse groups.
- Works in accordance with the standards outlined in the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics, the Victorian Institute (VIT) Code of conduct and Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Actively involved in any quality assurance program of the service.
- Possesses the ability to plan, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision
- Promotes learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Assistant Early Childhood Educator
Hawthorn Child Care Center
Adelaide, SA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped plan and implement stimulating activities with the childcare teacher.
- Provided comfort, reassurance and extra help to children who may need it while supervising children at independent play.
- Engaged in setting up, cleaning and organising all materials required throughout the school day.
- Maintained exceptional sanitary and safety standards.
Quality Compliance Officer
Dinesha Embroidery (PVT) Ltd
Sri Lanka
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and reviewed company policies relating to Textile and Garment Industry
- Consulted management and held regular meetings with staff to advise on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports
- Created and managed effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations
- Carried out Internal factory audit procedures, practices and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks within the factory
- Engaged in training sessions to ensure that all employees are educated on the latest regulations and company functioning procedures
- Engaged in resolving employee concerns about legal compliance and employee safety at work environment.
Remote Teaching Placement
08.2020
- Provided individualized instructions and support to meet the personal needs of each child
- Consulted parents to build and maintain positive support networks and interactive and engaging child education strategies
- Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene
- Communicated with parents and mentors about child progress
- Monitored students’ academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Sales Associate
Sunglass Hut, Luxottica Retail Group
Australia
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Delivered excellent customer service by keeping a high sales ratio and maintained knowledge of store products and company policies
- Handled customer complaints by providing solutions according to company policies
- Provided accounting services such as following bank procedures, cross-checking and investigating transaction variances
- Carried store opening and closing procedures with handling cash register system and conducted daily house keeping to keep the store clean
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing relating results and budgets as needed
- Engaged in training sessions to educate sales associates on store procedures
- Conducted stock clearance and stock intake and involved in merchandising sunglasses according to promotions.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
01.2023
Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) -
RMIT University
01.2019
High School Diploma -
Royal Institute International School
Sri Lanka06.2015
Skills
- Lesson and program planning
- Student record management
- Creative mindset in Arts, Crafts and drawing
- Leading and Engaging activities
- Hands-on learning
- Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Team Player Mentality
- Understanding NQS and EYLF
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- Provisional VIT registration
- First Aid and CPR
- Child Protection
- Food Allergy
Hobbies
I love drawing and painting, going on road trips, listening to music and watching movies during my spare time.
Languages
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
- Will be provided upon request
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Wheelers Hill Child Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Early Childhood Educator
Hawthorn Child Care Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Quality Compliance Officer
Dinesha Embroidery (PVT) Ltd
11.2020 - 12.2022
Remote Teaching Placement
08.2020
Sales Associate
Sunglass Hut, Luxottica Retail Group
12.2018 - 10.2020
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) -
RMIT University
High School Diploma -
Royal Institute International School