Ridhma Aroshani Dona Galappatthi
South Morang,Australia
Summary
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator (room Leader)
Clifton Childcare Co-Operative
09.2016 - Current
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Early Year Learning Framework (EYLF) and (VEYLDF) to promote children’s holistic development
- Utilise the principles of the National Quality Framework (NQF) to create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for all children
- Apply effective pedagogical strategies to support children’s learning and exploration through Play-Based
- Differentiate instructions to meet the individual needs of diverse learners, including those with diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic background
- Collaborate with families and engage them in their children’s journey, fostering strong partnership based on open communication and mutual understanding
- Conduct ongoing observations and assessment to monitor children’s progress, using documentation techniques aligned with EYLF/VEYLDF to capture their learning and development
- Plan and implement intentional teaching strategies that promote children’s critical thinking, problem solving and creativity
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive and supportive team environment, sharing best practice and participating in professional development opportunities
- Adhere to teacher’s standard by maintaining professional ethics and continually reflecting on and improving teaching practice
- Use Story Park (a digital Portfolio) to create an interactive and collaborative platform for families to actively participate in their child’s learning journey
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Pre-Grade Teacher
Hilburn International School
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Conduct the class according to the syllabus prepared by the education department
- Takes responsibilities for promoting academic standards in classroom and the curriculum
- Engaged with parents and caregivers through regular communication and organised family events, fostering strong home-school connections and promoting child development
- Monitored and assessed student progress through observations and developmental checklists, adapting instructional methods to meet the individual needs of students
Education
Batchelor of Education - Early Childhood Teaching
Swinburne University
Online 12-2024
Diploma of children service - Early childhood Education and Care
North Melbourne Institute of TAFE(Melbourne Polytechnic)
01.2013
Certificate III - Children’s Service
North Melbourne Institute of TAFE(Melbourne Polytechnic)
01.2012
Diploma of management -
Cambridge International College
01.2011
Diploma of Montessori Teaching -
Faculty of Asian Lanka Vocational Education
01.2003
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Lesson planning
- Behavioural management
- Team collaboration
Attributes
Excellent ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, professionally and as a member of community liaising and dealing comfortably with people from diverse cultural and education backgrounds and establishing broader interpersonal network., Ability to work effectively and efficiently with fellow members, having experiences in teamwork through ensuring a collaborative environment and aptitude to build and maintain cohesive working relationships with team members., Takes leadership role in team activities, continuously advancing organisational and decision making skills, and leading and managing a team towards exceeding goals and objectives., Self-starter, exceptionally organised, responsive to direction, reliable and able to perform responsibilities to high standard within a team or working autonomously without supervision.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator (room Leader)
Clifton Childcare Co-Operative
09.2016 - Current
Pre-Grade Teacher
Hilburn International School
01.2007 - 12.2008
Diploma of children service - Early childhood Education and Care
North Melbourne Institute of TAFE(Melbourne Polytechnic)
Certificate III - Children’s Service
North Melbourne Institute of TAFE(Melbourne Polytechnic)
Diploma of management -
Cambridge International College
Diploma of Montessori Teaching -
Faculty of Asian Lanka Vocational Education
Batchelor of Education - Early Childhood Teaching
Swinburne University
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