Nilukshi Philippu Muhandiramalage
Noble Park,VIC
Summary
Personable and dedicated with passion for nurturing young children's holistic development through play-based and inquiry-led learning. Understanding of child development and educational methodologies, combined with skills in creating engaging and age-appropriate activities that aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS). . Committed to fostering supportive and stimulating learning environment for children.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Spring kids Early Learning Centre
10.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Fostered children's 21st century skills through age appropriate STEM activities, art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Applied and combined intentional teaching strategies with inquiry-based and play - based learning to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Smart Children Early Learning Centre
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitate play-based and inquiry-based learning experience for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring alignment with EYLF and NQS
- Support children's cognitive, social-emotional and physical development through tailored teaching strategies and creative activities
- Collaborate with families and team members to design and deliver high-quality early learning programs and inclusive environment by respecting diversity
- Maintained accurate documentation of children's learnings and developmental milestones
- Provided a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
Student Placement as a pre-service teacher
Spring kids Early Learning Centre
08.2024 - 10.2024
Student Placement as a pre-service teacher
Smart Children Early Learning Centre
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on literacy, STEM, art, and cultural awareness
- Engaged children in hands-on activities such as crafting, storytelling, and outdoor exploration
- Applied intentional teaching strategies to support children's interests and foster inquiry-based learning
- Built strong relationships with children and families, fostering a sense of belonging and community
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Southern Cross Higher Education Institute
Melbourne, VIC11-2024
Master of Professional Accounting -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC06-2019
Bachelor of Physical Science - Mathematics, Statistics And Physics
University Of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka12.2013
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- Effective Communication
References
- Ms. Pha Chau, Early Childhood Teacher, Spring Kids ELC, Springvale South, VIC, 3171, hello@springkids.com.au
- Ms. Vi Tran, Owner/EC Teacher, Smart Children ELC, Springvale, VIC, 3171, smartchildrenelc@gmail.com
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Working With Children Check
- Mandatory Reporting Certificate
Timeline
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Spring kids Early Learning Centre
10.2024 - Current
Student Placement as a pre-service teacher
Spring kids Early Learning Centre
08.2024 - 10.2024
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Smart Children Early Learning Centre
04.2024 - Current
Student Placement as a pre-service teacher
Smart Children Early Learning Centre
03.2024 - 04.2024
- First Aid Certification
- Working With Children Check
- Mandatory Reporting Certificate
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Southern Cross Higher Education Institute
Master of Professional Accounting -
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Physical Science - Mathematics, Statistics And Physics
University Of Peradeniya
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