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Thara Perera

Thara Perera

Box Hill

Summary

Accomplished Lead Educator with a proven track record at Guardian Childcare Education and Care, adept in child safety protocols and fostering classroom organization. Excelled in creating dynamic learning environments, significantly enhancing children's social skills and creativity through innovative play-based activities. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and positive reinforcement, ensuring a holistic developmental approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Educator - Toddlers

Guardian Childcare Education and Care
07.2022 - Current

Designing and improvising play based activities such as painting, drawing etc. Recognising children's needs and keeping records of individual activities, meal served. Promoting an environment which is dynamic and active learning by employing a variety of good habits.

Educator

Goodstart Early Learning
03.2021 - 04.2022

Provided a welcoming environment for the children to explore. Helped the staff in providing children planned activities that develop social skills, creativity.

Educator

Kool Kidz Childcare and Kindergarten
02.2020 - 08.2020

Educator

BLACKBURN EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
11.2019 - 01.2020

Baby Sitter

Home Daycare
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Ikon Institute
Melbourne, VIC
04-2025

Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
04-2020

Diploma - Information And Communication Technology

ICBT Campus
Sri Lanka
08-2017

Certificate - CERTIFICATE IN PROFICENCY IN ENGLISH

ACBT Campus
Sri Lanka
05-2016

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Observation and assessment
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Language development
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Loves children

  • Child care
  • Active listener
  • Child safety
  • Verbal communication
  • Housekeeping
  • Positive role model
  • Infant care
  • Parent communication
  • Strong computer skills

Timeline

Lead Educator - Toddlers

Guardian Childcare Education and Care
07.2022 - Current

Baby Sitter

Home Daycare
02.2022 - 03.2023

Educator

Goodstart Early Learning
03.2021 - 04.2022

Educator

Kool Kidz Childcare and Kindergarten
02.2020 - 08.2020

Educator

BLACKBURN EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
11.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Ikon Institute

Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

Diploma - Information And Communication Technology

ICBT Campus

Certificate - CERTIFICATE IN PROFICENCY IN ENGLISH

ACBT Campus
Thara Perera