Shashika Balasuriya
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Highgate Early Learning Centre, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Adept at fostering student growth through tailored strategies and positive reinforcement. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes while maintaining a safe, engaging environment for all learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Highgate Early Learning Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared materials and organized resources to support classroom activities.
- Implemented tailored lesson plans addressing individual student needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with students to enhance social and emotional growth.
- Monitored student progress in collaboration with teachers, adapting instructional strategies as needed.
- Maintained a safe, engaging classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
- Applied behaviour management techniques to cultivate a respectful classroom culture.
- Implemented a safe and nurturing environment for early childhood development.
- Running group time, and establishing positive relationships with parents.
- Managing and running the room when the kindergarten teacher is on leave.
Room Leader, Toddler Room
Young Einsteins Early Learning Centre
Melbourne, VIC
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance productivity across departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that improved workflow efficiency and reduced bottlenecks.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for resource allocation.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated collaborative group activities to promote critical thinking and teamwork skills among students.
- Directed team in executing daily operational strategies and improving workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
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Melbourne, VIC11-2025
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
Warner Institute
Brighton08.2023
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
Suzan Johnston Training Organization
Melbourne, VIC12.2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Mandatory reporting
- Infection control training
- Food handling certification
- Child safety checks
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Feedback acceptance
- Student records management
- Problem-solving
- Documentation and record keeping
- Curriculum design
- Special needs education expertise
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- documentation practices
- Behavior management
Certification
first aid
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Highgate Early Learning Centre
11.2024 - Current
Room Leader, Toddler Room
Young Einsteins Early Learning Centre
07.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
.
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
Warner Institute
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
Suzan Johnston Training Organization