Sriyakanthi Liyanapathirana
Cranbourne North
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Educator with a proven track record at BlueBird Early Education, excelling in curriculum development and fostering team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management. Skilled in early childhood education and parent engagement, adept at enhancing learning experiences and outcomes.
A dedicated and compassionate childcare worker seeking to transition into aged care and individual support, leveraging strong skills in personal care, communication, and emotional support. Experienced in providing a safe, nurturing environment, assisting with daily routines, and adapting to individual needs. Skilled in patience, empathy, and building trusting relationships, with a strong ability to manage challenging behaviors and provide comfort. Looking to apply these transferable skills to support elderly individuals with dignity and care while further developing expertise in personal care, mobility assistance, and health support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Educator
BlueBird Early Education
Clyde North
01.2023 - Current
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored specifically to the needs of each student.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Engaged all students in activities regardless of ability level or background.
- Supported teachers in developing effective classroom management strategies.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Educator
Aspire Ealry Education
Berwick Waters
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
Education
Cert III in Individual Support(Ageing&Disability)
Australian Community And Management College
Gosford, NSW02-2025
Certificate IV For Child, Youth
Integrity Education Group
Dandenong, VIC07-2024
Diploma in Early Learning Childhood Education
Selmar Institute of Education
Southbank, VIC11-2023
Early Learning Childhood Education
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC04-2021
Certificate II in Eal(Employment)
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC12-2019
Certificate I in Eal(Access)
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC06-2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Student assessment
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
- Mobility support (walking, transfers, mobility aids)
- Medication assistance (administering or reminding)
- Basic first aid & CPR
Languages
Sinhalese
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Has Won employment of the month twice in the same year at Bluebird Early Education Centres.
- Also awarded an appreciation certificate at Bluebird.
Timeline
Assistant Educator
BlueBird Early Education
01.2023 - Current
Educator
Aspire Ealry Education
05.2021 - 11.2022
Cert III in Individual Support(Ageing&Disability)
Australian Community And Management College
Certificate IV For Child, Youth
Integrity Education Group
Diploma in Early Learning Childhood Education
Selmar Institute of Education
Early Learning Childhood Education
Chisholm Institute
Certificate II in Eal(Employment)
Chisholm Institute
Certificate I in Eal(Access)
Chisholm Institute
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