Sharini Samarakoon
Newtown,NSW
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Learn And Laugh Learning Center
2020.11 - Current
- Maintained open communication with parents, guardians to ensure best learning environments and projects both indoors and outdoors such as creating Bush Tucker Garden and collaborating with Indigenous Artist to create Yarning Circle and creating Community Garden with Children and Families.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience such as Along with implementing Child Protection Project which supported children learning about Child Rights in age appropriate way.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive network for each child's success.
- Developing engaging and educational programs aimed at developing certain skills and character traits in children such as organizing incursion to teach children about First Aid, invite local Fire Brigade for children to learn about Fire Safety and invite Local Council to share important lessons in Sustainability.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures such as organizing Harmony Week were parents were invited to share activities that show their culture such as learning about different languages, food and games that are also part of each family's culture as well.
Director of Operations & Art Therapist
Gunawirra
2016.01 - 2020.05
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives
- Individual long term psychoanalytical psychotherapy with art as main medium with children of preschools and primary schools all over Rural NSW including Armidale, Moruya and Lismore
- Supported teachers with Art Therapy and education about trans-generational trauma and long term effects through weekly visits and seminars
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
ECTARC
Online 05.2023
Certficate IV in Project Management
TAFE
Online 08.2021
Art Therapy
University of Western Sydney
Penrith, NSW12.2015
Skills
- Creativity
- Patience
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Empathy
- Curriculum Design
- Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Websites
Timeline
Educator
Learn And Laugh Learning Center
2020.11 - Current
Director of Operations & Art Therapist
Gunawirra
2016.01 - 2020.05
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
ECTARC
Certficate IV in Project Management
TAFE
Art Therapy
University of Western Sydney
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