Kalika Tillekeratne
Lynbrook,VIC
Summary
Experienced with child development and early education practices to create supportive learning environment. Utilises creative teaching methods and strong organisational skills to manage daily routines and activities. Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and effective communication with both children and parents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Daycare Educator
Greater Dandenong Council
10.2018 - Current
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining clean facilities, adhering to safety guidelines, and closely monitoring all indoor and outdoor activities.
- Managed daily schedules efficiently while ensuring smooth transitions between structured activities and free playtime for optimal child engagement.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing engaging activities and fostering positive relationships.
- Supported diverse family backgrounds by incorporating multicultural elements into lessons, activities, and celebrations.
Family Daycare Educator
Panda Family Daycare
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organised activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Boosted creativity among children with the implementation of art projects, music, and imaginative play sessions.
- Established open lines of communication with parents through newsletters, phone calls, or informal conversations to keep families informed about their child''s progress and any upcoming events at the daycare center.
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Valley Brook Preschool
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Accounting Assistant
Palladium School Supplies
01.2002 - 10.2004
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Improved team productivity by organizing and maintaining digital and physical financial records.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management -
Selmar Institute of Education
Melbourne03-2020
Diploma of Children's Services - Early Childhood Care And Education
Pragmatic Training
Melbourne, VICDiploma of Business - Accounting
Homesglen Institute of Tafe
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Child safety protocols
- Social skills development
- Strong Time management
- Strong Organisational and planning skills
- Skilled in MS office
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Bilingual
- Verbal Communication
- Child development expertise
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Accomplishments
Excellence in Early Childhood Education ( 5-Star Rating )
Languages
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Daycare Educator
Greater Dandenong Council
10.2018 - Current
Family Daycare Educator
Panda Family Daycare
02.2012 - 10.2018
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2011 - 01.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Valley Brook Preschool
02.2010 - 12.2011
Accounting Assistant
Palladium School Supplies
01.2002 - 10.2004
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management -
Selmar Institute of Education
Diploma of Children's Services - Early Childhood Care And Education
Pragmatic Training
Diploma of Business - Accounting
Homesglen Institute of Tafe
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