R.Sandani Tharuka Fernando
Summary
Driven by a passion for child development, I leveraged classroom management and caring expertise at Ave Maria Montessori to foster a safe, engaging learning environment. Excelling in hygiene practices and child safety, I implemented innovative programs enhancing critical thinking in children, evidenced by a 30% improvement in developmental milestones. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote children s' early years development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Curios Mind Early Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Casual Childcare Educator
Z Recruitment
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Supervision.
Trainee Early Childhood Educator (Placement)
Milestone Early Learning Centre
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Enhanced trainee experience by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Montessori Teacher
Ave Maria Montessori
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education
Excelsia College
03.2027
Diploma Of Montessori Education (0-5 Years)
Maria Montessori Training Centre
06.2020
Year 12
Holy Family College
12.2017
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Time Management
- Caring and Understanding
- Loves children
- Health and safety
- Play-based learning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Work With Children Check.
- Food Handler Basic Certificate
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Curios Mind Early Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
Casual Childcare Educator
Z Recruitment
11.2023 - Current
Trainee Early Childhood Educator (Placement)
Milestone Early Learning Centre
10.2023 - 11.2023
Montessori Teacher
Ave Maria Montessori
08.2020 - 12.2022
Diploma Of Montessori Education (0-5 Years)
Maria Montessori Training Centre
Year 12
Holy Family College
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education
Excelsia College
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