Nethmi Wijesuriya
Pakenham
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator with hands-on experience in nurturing young minds and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in developing engaging educational programs, supporting emotional and social development, and building strong relationships with children and families. Committed to providing high-quality care and creating a safe, inclusive space where children can thrive. Eager to contribute my expertise and enthusiasm to a dynamic team in shaping the future of early childhood education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kindergarten Educator
First Early Learning Pakenham
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing educational programs for children aged 3-5.
- Supported the lead educator in maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Fostered positive relationships, supporting children’s emotional and social development.
- Collaborated with educators to assess and communicate children's progress to parents.
Client Services Coordinator
Fairfields Lawyers
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as a liaison for clients from initial contact through completion of legal services
- Handled client inquiries and provide timely and accurate responses
- Assisted attorneys with day-to-day operations, including scheduling appointments and discarding files
- Ensured client satisfaction and positive experience throughout the legal services process
- Managed daily office operations and provide administrative support to attorneys and staff
ICT Administrator (Internship)
Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd.
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted a comprehensive audit of the file server's content to identify obsolete, redundant, and irrelevant files and folders
- Collaborated with department representatives to determine critical documents and appropriate access controls
- Developed a plan for organizing files into a coherent and user-friendly directory structure
- Implemented necessary changes to the file server, including file deletion, access control configurations, and directory restructuring
- Monitored and evaluate the performance and usability of the file server after the clean-up.
Peer Assisted PASS Leader and Discipline Support Leader
Charles Sturt University
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked in partnership with course teams and the Directorate of Learning and Teaching to understand and maintain awareness of inclusive, and potential challenges facing new university students, and course subject areas
- Developed and lead weekly scheduled PASS sessions
- Facilitated group discussion and to encourage articulation of any issues, concerns, or positive experiences around the academic subject area, learning, or study skills support
- Developed and maintain session plans, registers, and reflective notes on the outcome of each PASS session, and to submit these records to the PASS supervisor
- Gave feedback to the PASS Supervisor on the progress of PASS sessions.
Assistant Administrator Intern
Mulgrave Painting Pty Ltd.
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Found ways to improve administrative processes in terms of suggesting and updated database
- Delivered Customer Relationship Management by creating excel documents with structured customer information
- Managed Business Information System with updated excel information and data
- Analysed customer related data to create excel sheets to avoid cluttered unstructured data and information
- Created website and social media content to support better company profile with testimonials.
Assistant/Team member
Just Smart Touch Pvt Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Documented routine inspections to make sure no breaches have been made
- Maintained supply rooms with stock and inventory
- Team member supervision by communicating organizational needs and support and guidance.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Reading) -
Victoria University
04-2025
Master of IT (Business Analysis) -
Charles Sturt University
06.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Holmesglen Institute
12.2020
Diploma of Human Resource Management -
Holmesglen Institute
12.2018
Skills
- Child Development - Understanding of early childhood development stages and learning processes
- Activity Planning - Ability to plan and implement educational and recreational activities for children according to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Technical skills (Microsoft word/Office/PowerPoint/Excel – acquired during the course of studies
- Critical thinking skills – accomplished via the research completed during Master’s degree
- Problem solving – awarded Academic Achievement Award and Executive Dean’s Award 2021 and 2022 at Charles Sturt University (CSU)
- Decision making – gained through the projects and research completed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – acquired throughout the leadership position at CSU
- Documentation and writing skills – throughout the course of studies and work
- Confident presenter – ability to teach and mentor during the time of work at CSU
- Leadership – awarded leadership award for PASS Leader and Disciplinary Support Leader 2021 and 2022 at Charles Sturt University
Certification
- First Aid Certification – acquired during the course work
- Working with Children Check
- Vaccination and Immunisation Certificate
- Playwork Training Certificate and Playwork Placement
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector
- professional Year Program - Navitas Professional (Nov 2022 - Nov 2023)
- Study Australia Industry Experience Program - Study Australia, Australian Government (July 2022 — July 2022)
- Certificate IV in Business Management - Holmesglen Institute, Victoria ( February 2018 — June 2018)
Timeline
Assistant Kindergarten Educator
First Early Learning Pakenham
09.2024 - 01.2025
ICT Administrator (Internship)
Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd.
08.2023 - 10.2023
Client Services Coordinator
Fairfields Lawyers
01.2023 - 06.2024
Peer Assisted PASS Leader and Discipline Support Leader
Charles Sturt University
06.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Administrator Intern
Mulgrave Painting Pty Ltd.
08.2020 - 11.2020
Assistant/Team member
Just Smart Touch Pvt Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of IT (Business Analysis) -
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Holmesglen Institute
Diploma of Human Resource Management -
Holmesglen Institute
- First Aid Certification – acquired during the course work
- Working with Children Check
- Vaccination and Immunisation Certificate
- Playwork Training Certificate and Playwork Placement
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector
- professional Year Program - Navitas Professional (Nov 2022 - Nov 2023)
- Study Australia Industry Experience Program - Study Australia, Australian Government (July 2022 — July 2022)
- Certificate IV in Business Management - Holmesglen Institute, Victoria ( February 2018 — June 2018)
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Reading) -
Victoria University
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