Sewwandi Nanayakkara
Glen Waverley,Australia
Summary
I am a Diploma qualified Child Care Educator with over 10 years of Australian experience. I am passionate about fostering children's development and supporting high-quality learning environments. I am currently looking to advance my career and am planning to undertake a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching to further enhance my qualification and teaching capabilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator and 2IC
Being 3 Early Learning Centre
03.2014 - Current
- Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of School Holiday Program as directed by the EYLF, VELFY and NQS
- Support and mentor junior educators to ensure consistency in programming and quality interactions
- Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Kinder Program
- Respect and provide support and inclusion for all children, regardless of gender or cultural background
- Conduct documentation and reporting as required by the Department of Education and Training
- Assist the Centre Director in overseeing day-to- day operations
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Take initiative in staff rostering, delegation of responsibilities, and ensuring smooth centre operation during director absences
- Actively communicate with families to build positive relationships and positive developmental feedback
- Respect confidentiality
- Working collaboratively with staff to ensure the smooth operation of the centre
- Liaise with external support services and professionals as needed
Preschool Teacher
Lyceum International School
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Create lesson plans for every week
- Conduct lessons using Maria Montessori methodology such as pink tower, number rods, button frames, movable alphabet
- Engage in music and dance activities with children
- Coordinate sports meet, art and craft exhibitions and the yearly concert
- Encourage creativity and positive mindset growth using appropriate activities
- Assess and document each student’s development and provide feedback to the parents
Education
Diploma - Children’s Services
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, Victoria01.2013
Certificate - Senior First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis and Asthma
Certificate III - Children Services
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, Victoria01.2012
Higher Diploma - Early Childhood Development Education
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
01.2009
Certificate - Pre-school Education
Open University
01.2008
Diploma - Early Childhood Development Education
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
01.2006
Skills
- Loving and caring
- Focused
- Team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Attentive
- Organised
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator and 2IC
Being 3 Early Learning Centre
03.2014 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Lyceum International School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Certificate - Senior First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis and Asthma
Certificate III - Children Services
Kangan Institute
Higher Diploma - Early Childhood Development Education
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
Certificate - Pre-school Education
Open University
Diploma - Early Childhood Development Education
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
Diploma - Children’s Services
Kangan Institute
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