Thilini Gamage
Cranbourne North
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated early childhood education student currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Victoria University. With 6 out of 8 units completed, I have developed a solid understanding of child development principles and effective engagement strategies. My hands-on experience as a casual educator at Aspire Childcare Centre Bella Estate, where I actively participated in educational activities and learned to foster a nurturing environment for young children. I am passionate about supporting children's growth, creating positive learning experiences, and am eager to bring my dedication and energy to your team. My commitment to early childhood education and eagerness to contribute to a dynamic educational setting make me a strong candidate for this position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Educator
Aspire Childcare Centre
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with planning and implementing activities designed to engage and educate young children.
- Fostered a positive and nurturing environment, supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Gained practical skills in child interaction and educational practices through direct involvement in daily operations.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for children success.
Picker Packer
Robert Bosch
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Assessing order slips placed with a company.
- Promptly locating the items in order within the warehouse or distribution centre.
- Selecting appropriate packaging materials.
- Efficiently packing the items.
- Managing paperwork related to the order.
Process Worker
Ball Australia
01.2021 - Current
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs and plants.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Safely used power and hand equipment for plant care and harvest.
- Carefully maintained plant health through watering and proper fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
- Felt plants' leaves and noted coloring to detect presence of insects or disease.
Sales Assistant
Ceylon Hot Plate
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Used cash registers and calculators to prepare bills, accept payments and make change.
- Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering requests in system.
- Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old and new items.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Junior Executive
Pan Asia Bank
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Industrial Trainee
Bank Of Ceylon
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Helped customers with service needs, product explanations and banking.
- Prepared banking reports and reconciliation by preparing checks and setting up new accounts.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Credit Assistant
Softlogic Holdings (pvt) Ltd
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Uploaded completed applications to appropriate credit system.
- Prepared spreadsheets for pricing and field operations.
- Delivered diverse departmental administrative support to personnel.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC11.2024
Master of Science - Accounting
Charles Sturt University
Melbourne, VIC08.2022
Bachelor Of Science (Special) In Banking & Finance - Banking & Finance
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka05.2018
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountantsof Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka06.2014
Skills
- Child development & milestones
- Educational play
- Child safety
- Behaviour management
- Communication
- Valid WWC check
- First aid & CPR trained
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector.
- Information Technology for the Business Environment
Timeline
Casual Educator
Aspire Childcare Centre
05.2024 - 07.2024
Picker Packer
Robert Bosch
12.2022 - 08.2024
Process Worker
Ball Australia
01.2021 - Current
Sales Assistant
Ceylon Hot Plate
05.2020 - 11.2020
Junior Executive
Pan Asia Bank
12.2018 - 11.2019
Industrial Trainee
Bank Of Ceylon
05.2017 - 11.2017
Credit Assistant
Softlogic Holdings (pvt) Ltd
12.2012 - 06.2013
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Master of Science - Accounting
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor Of Science (Special) In Banking & Finance - Banking & Finance
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountantsof Sri Lanka
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