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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Professional Development
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HANSANIKA R Don

HANSANIKA R Don

Sydney,Australia

Summary

A dynamic and experienced individual with experience in creating inclusive, nurturing environments that promote the holistic development of children. Adept at implementing culturally diverse, play-based learning programs that encourage emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Strong ability to build connections with children, families, and colleagues from various backgrounds. Committed to using global best practices to provide high-quality education and care for young learners.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child & Family Therapist

Southwest care
Sydney, NSW
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented therapeutic treatment plans for children and families
  • Provided crisis intervention services to children and families in need of immediate assistance
  • Monitored progress of clients through assessments and evaluations
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the care of the child or family
  • Collaborated with community organizations to provide resources and referrals for additional support services
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans based on each child's needs
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress including clinical notes and reports
  • Engaged with at-risk youth in the community by providing mentoring services
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions for families receiving services from the agency
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating clients
  • Attended trainings related to evidence-based treatments for childhood disorders such as ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Encouraged clients to share details, thoughts and emotions in safe, conducive environment
  • Referred clients to other specialists to continue with therapy
  • Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan
  • Observed clients' interactions and took notes
  • Monitored progress of clients through assessments and evaluations.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Happy Days Kindergarten
Sydney
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities
  • Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities
  • Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment
  • Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play
  • Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children
  • Helped maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment
  • Observed children's development and reported any concerns to lead teacher
  • Provided feedback on student performance or behavior as requested by lead teacher
  • Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities

Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Esther International Pre School
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Led a team of educators in delivering high-quality early childhood education in a multi-age setting
  • Developed individualized learning plans for children with special needs, fostering inclusion within the classroom
  • Designed interactive, hands-on learning experiences that promoted creativity, problem-solving, and social skills
  • Organized family engagement initiatives, enhancing parent-teacher communication and strengthening the home-school connection
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that promoted positive behavior and a sense of community among children
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth
  • Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Early Childhood Educator

Busy Bees AMI Montessori
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Delivered culturally diverse, play-based early learning programs aligned with both local and international early childhood education standards
  • Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans, incorporating bilingual and multicultural activities to enhance inclusivity
  • Supported the emotional and social well-being of children from various cultural backgrounds, helping them adjust to new environments
  • Communicated regularly with parents from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering feedback and guidance on their child's progress
  • Conducted assessments and evaluations, ensuring all children met developmental milestones and adjusting the curriculum to support individual needs
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children
  • Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities
  • Planned field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion
  • Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -

Blue Bay College
Sydney
10.2025

Certificate 3 of Early Childhood Education -

Blue Bay College
Sydney
10.2024

Higher Diploma of Business Management -

Metropolitan College
United Kingdom, London
12.2017

Executive Diploma of Child Psychology & Early Education -

02 Campus
United Kingdom, London
11.2017

Diploma of Early Childhood Development Education -

Lyceum Academy For Teacher Education
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2015

Skills

  • Child-Centered, Play-Based Learning Approaches
  • Culturally Inclusive Curriculum Development
  • Behavior Guidance and Classroom Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Early Literacy and Numeracy Development
  • Parent and Family Engagement
  • Holistic Child Development (Cognitive, Emotional, Social)
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Sensitivity
  • Observation and Developmental Documentation
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Coping skills
  • Time Management
  • Task Prioritisation and organisational skills
  • Active Listening and attention to detail
  • Solution-focused techniques
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Creative Arts and Music Integration
  • Multilingual
  • Child development knowledge

Certification

  • Working with Children Check, 2024

Accomplishments

  • Developed a culturally inclusive curriculum while working overseas, fostering an environment of diversity and respect.
  • Achieved 100% parent satisfaction rating in Esther International Pre School for providing personalised support and fostering a strong learning environment.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Best Employee of the year nomination for child and family behavioural therapy (ADHD, AUTISM Spectrum) 2024.

Professional Development

  • Attended workshops on Cross-Cultural Early Childhood Education while working at Lyceum International in Sri Lanka focusing on culturally responsive teaching practices.
  • Completed a seminar on Multilingual Approaches to Early Literacy during my time in Sri Lanka enhancing my skills in supporting bilingual learners.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Child & Family Therapist

Southwest care
06.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Happy Days Kindergarten
05.2020 - 09.2021

Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Esther International Pre School
01.2014 - 01.2016

Early Childhood Educator

Busy Bees AMI Montessori
01.2011 - 11.2013

Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -

Blue Bay College

Certificate 3 of Early Childhood Education -

Blue Bay College

Higher Diploma of Business Management -

Metropolitan College

Executive Diploma of Child Psychology & Early Education -

02 Campus

Diploma of Early Childhood Development Education -

Lyceum Academy For Teacher Education

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