Malsha Bandara
1A Isla Avenue, Glenroy
Summary
Outgoing Childcare professional offering 03 + years of childcare experience and over 2 years of managerial experience. Skilled in planning developmentally appropriate activities for children of ages 0 to 5.
Experienced with team leadership, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. Utilises effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance productivity and drive success.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kinder Room Leader/ Educational Leader (Part-time)
Treetop Early Learning
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the daily operations of the kindergarten room, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Foster children's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development through intentional teaching and spontaneous learning opportunities.
- Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with children and families.
- Maintain accurate documentation of children's learning, including observations, learning stories, and developmental records.
- Guide and support room educators and assistants, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
- Liaise with families to communicate children's progress and provide support in transitions and individual needs.
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child's progress.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all children.
- Acted as the nominated : Responsible Person in the childcare facility
- Assessed children's progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Implementation of play-based programs that meet individual and group developmental strengths,
interests in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. - Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Served as a member of the centre improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Acted as the nominated : Responsible Person in the childcare facility
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Casual Educator
Team Kids
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented useful behaviour management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Maintained orderly and clean facility spaces for workers and children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Key Account Manager
Daraz PVT Limited
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised and supported employees by leading as a positive role model in the workplace.
- Motivated staff and monitored performance by providing regular on-the-floor feedback and promoting ongoing professional development.
- Encouraged teamwork through open communication and regular team reflection sessions to improve collaboration and outcomes.
- Assisted the Senior Manager with the day-to-day management of facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment.
- Maintained, ensuring readiness for quality checks and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
- Analyzed market trends, identifying opportunities for expanding product offerings within key accounts.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC2023
Bachelor of Business -
CIC Higher Education
Melbourne, VIC01.2021
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Childcare Facilities
- Support Emotional Needs
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Educational Settings
Certification
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid and CPR Certification
References
Carla Mcneal
Director - Treetop Early Learning
0433892293
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Singhalese
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Kinder Room Leader/ Educational Leader (Part-time)
Treetop Early Learning
01.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning
09.2023 - 12.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
04.2023 - 09.2023
Casual Educator
Team Kids
03.2022 - 04.2023
Key Account Manager
Daraz PVT Limited
03.2020 - 02.2022
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Business -
CIC Higher Education
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