Dinushi Rajapaksa
Clyde,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic child care professional with over 5 years of experience providing excellent care for children ages 2-5. 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Learning Ladder - Cranbourne
CRANBOURNE, VIC
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
- Developed lesson plans that were stimulating and engaging for the children.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times..
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Provided educational and developmental activities for children aged 2-5 years old.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Kindergarten Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
Clayton
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided optimal care to four children from toddler-hood through preteen years
- Changed diapers, managed bath time, cooked meals and performed light household cleaning
- Maintained school and extracurricular schedules and transported children to and from activities in a safe and timely manner
- Worked to foster a warm and caring environment centered around trust and compassion
- Communicated any significant events or concerns with the parents immediately.
Education
Children's Services Cert 3 - CHC30402 -
Holmes Institute
12.2008
Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations Non-Government Schools -
DoFoodSafely -
Infection Control Training - COVID 19 -
First Aid Certificate -
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Child Development
- Strong Mathematical Skills
- Compassion and Care
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Child Development
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
Details
6, Midfield Way, Clyde, VIC, 3978, Australia, 0416133139, randika20@hotmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Kindergarten Assistant
Languages
English
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Educator
Learning Ladder - Cranbourne
08.2022 - 08.2024
Kindergarten Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2009 - 01.2010
Children's Services Cert 3 - CHC30402 -
Holmes Institute
Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations Non-Government Schools -
DoFoodSafely -
Infection Control Training - COVID 19 -
First Aid Certificate -
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