Shali Manjila
North Melbourne
Summary
Skilled multi-tasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach. Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader
Sagewood Early Learning Centre
- Leadership and Supervision: Led and supervised a team of educators and assistants, ensuring high-quality care and educational standards in the room.
- Curriculum Development: Designed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Classroom Management: Maintained an organized, safe, and engaging learning environment, managing classroom dynamics and behaviour effectively.
- Individualized Learning: Assessed individual children’s needs, interests, and abilities, adapting teaching strategies and activities to support each child's development.
- Observation and Assessment: Conducted regular observations and assessments of children’s progress, documenting and communicating findings to parents and management
Educational Support Staff Member
Kenwick School
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student learning by differentiating instruction and adapting teaching methods to individual needs.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing proactive behavior management strategies.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress, providing valuable insights for adjusting instructional approaches.
- Supported students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, promoting inclusion and fostering a positive learning environment.
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Partnership
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioural technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
Early Childhood Educator
Giraffe Learning Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Providing care for babies and toddlers.
- Developing positive and respectful relationships with children using approved learning framework to guide practice supporting holistic development of children in early childhood
- Providing experiences to support children's play and learning using information about children to inform practice
- Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
Early Childhood Trainee
KIDS CLUB
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Implement and maintain the elements of National Quality Framework (NQF) including National Quality
- Standards (NQS), National Regulations, Law and EYLF
- Support children in their learning through developing and maintaining nurturing relationships
- Provide physical care, assisting children in toileting, dressing, nappy change and meal times
- Assist in the observation and evaluation of the children's development
- Guide , conduct and encourage children to undertake a variety of developmentally appropriate activities
- Contribute to the effective operation of the workplace by supporting colleagues through clear communication, sharing of information, participating as a team player and worker cooperatively with others
- Reflect on and seek to develop own work performance
- Reports accident/incident information promptly to centre director
Event Coordinator
TRINS
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security
- Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
Teaching Volunteer
TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Ticket Sales Representative
TRINS BROADWAY
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Communicated with team members and management to obtain current information on venue attractions and related logistics
- Sold tickets to concerts, plays and other performances at ticket counter
- Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings
Waitress
JOSE & SONS CAFE
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Collect payments from customers.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
- Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
Retail Salesperson
JOSE & SONS GROCERY SHOP
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sale
volunteer worker
MATHA VANITHA CHARITABLE SOCIETY
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Communicated with team members and management to obtain current information on venue attractions and related logistics
- EDUC AT I O N
- Sold tickets to concerts, plays and other performances at ticket counter
- Processed order transactions and provided customers with detailed itineraries, tickets and receipts
- Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales
- Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to
Sales Representative
BERGER PAINTING INC
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Maintain safety
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Offered friendly and efficient service to the elderly, handled challenging situations with ease
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Communicated with customers to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Increased revenue by acquiring new customers and determining needs to offer relevant products
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Teaching
Victoria University
09.2024
Bachelor of Arts Sociology - Sociology And Psychology
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC09.2022
Higher Diploma of Psychology
Management Development Institute of Singaporeo
Singapore06.2019
High School Diploma -
Trivandrum International School
India 03.2018
Skills
- Daily Living Skill Development
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Development of Social Skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavioral Expertise
- Positive Reinforcement
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Client Motivation
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Timeline
Educational Support Staff Member
Kenwick School
04.2023 - 07.2023
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Partnership
07.2022 - 02.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Giraffe Learning Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Early Childhood Trainee
KIDS CLUB
09.2021 - 01.2022
Teaching Volunteer
TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
11.2018 - 01.2019
Ticket Sales Representative
TRINS BROADWAY
08.2018 - 11.2018
Event Coordinator
TRINS
02.2018 - 05.2019
volunteer worker
MATHA VANITHA CHARITABLE SOCIETY
06.2017 - 07.2017
Waitress
JOSE & SONS CAFE
04.2017 - 04.2018
Retail Salesperson
JOSE & SONS GROCERY SHOP
04.2017 - 09.2017
Sales Representative
BERGER PAINTING INC
03.2016 - 07.2016
Room Leader
Sagewood Early Learning Centre
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Teaching
Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts Sociology - Sociology And Psychology
Monash University
Higher Diploma of Psychology
Management Development Institute of Singaporeo
High School Diploma -
Trivandrum International School
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