Upeka Gunasekera
Craigieburn,Victoria
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace to gain hands-on experience. Positive minded and friendly with a strong passion to care, nurture and educate children. Looking to be a part of an inclusive team to work collaboratively and enhance the lives of children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
Meadow Heights , VIC
2023.12 - Current
- Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team
- Engaging and supervising the children at all times
- Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Complying with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures
- Creating a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Conveying and utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with children, families and fellow educators.
Sunday School Teacher Volunteer
Mahamevnawa Buddhist School
Melbourne West , VIC
2023.10 - Current
- Prepare and present Sunday School lessons for students aged 5-12, utilizing teacher guide and other creative resources.
- Utilize technology such as computers, tablets, projectors., when applicable to enhance instruction methods.
- Organize activities such as games, crafts, songs, and other age-appropriate activities to engage students.
- Provided individual attention to children who need help understanding the material being taught.
- Create materials for use in Sunday school classes including worksheets, handouts, and other visual aids.
Brand Development Executive
Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company
Colombo
2021.05 - 2023.02
- Spearheaded a sub brand called ‘Wild Island’ to promote Sri Lankan goodness in the tea category.
- Monitored business trends and consumer trends to maximise growth and opportunities.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Facilitated business presentations of New Product Developments and sales performance to outline consumer demands and pitch business concepts.
- Analyzed market trends and identified opportunities for product launches.
- Collaborated with creative teams to produce high-quality visual designs for packaging design and promotion collateral.
- Managed relationships with external vendors such as advertising agencies, printers.
Management Trainee
Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company
2020.05 - 2021.05
- Assisted with the development of New Product Development (NPD) policies and procedures for daily operations.
- Attended meetings and educational webinars to attain knowledge and competency to succeed in evolving market landscape.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Monitored stock levels and reordered items as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC2024-07
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC07.2019
Foundation Studies -
Monash College
Melbourne, VIC06.2016
Edexcel O Level -
Horizon College International
Colombo, Sri Lanka06.2015
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Cultural Communications
- Activity Coordination
- First Aid Trained
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
References
Lihong (Bonnie) Zheng - Teaching-focused Academic at Victoria University
Bonnie.Zhen@vu.edu.au / 03991191953
Ruchika Kodituwakku - Teacher at Mahamevnawa Buddhist School - Melbourne West
r.h.kodituwakku@gmail.com / 0412 468 835
Certification
- Licensed Working with Children Check
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting - September 2023
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - September 2023
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support - September 2023
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - September 2023
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other
Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector - August 2023 - VU Early Childhood Playwork Training - Victoria University - September 2023
Timeline
Casual Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
2023.12 - Current
Sunday School Teacher Volunteer
Mahamevnawa Buddhist School
2023.10 - Current
Brand Development Executive
Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company
2021.05 - 2023.02
Management Trainee
Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company
2020.05 - 2021.05
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
Monash University
Foundation Studies -
Monash College
Edexcel O Level -
Horizon College International
- Licensed Working with Children Check
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting - September 2023
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - September 2023
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support - September 2023
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - September 2023
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other
Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector - August 2023 - VU Early Childhood Playwork Training - Victoria University - September 2023
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