Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Field Placement Experience
Additional Requirements
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Contributions And Achievements
References
Languages
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SASHYA WARNAKULASURIYA

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

Self-directed, resourceful, and enthusiastic graduate with a genuine interest in applying knowledge and experience in the field of administration and education. Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. Strong organizational and communication skills to manage time effectively with minimal direction. Capability to adapt according to the work environment and work well as a team member.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Early Childhood Educator

St George Mini School
10.2023
  • Plan and implement high quality early years learning programs & activities
  • Use a variety of techniques including: modelling, observing, documenting, questioning, and active listening.
  • Develop a collaborative relationship with parents and support them to identify their child’s developmental strengths/needs through daily communication
  • Ensure weekly program plan is done based on children’s interests and needs, supervise students and support their learning goals.
  • Ensure her/his knowledge is consistently up to date (knowledge in CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen, and AQI) and implement them in our daily program.

Tutor

Scholars Education
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of curriculum materials, making recommendations for updates or revisions as needed to maintain relevance in today''s rapidly changing world.

Early Childhood Assistant

YMCA of Greater Toronto
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by incorporating play-based learning activities.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Ensure to provide a quality caring and supportive child care program.
  • Comply with all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments, and operates within the Child Care Practitioner Occupational Standards and Code of Ethics as defined by the College of ECE.

Secondary School Teacher & Sectional Coordinator

Lyceum International School (Cambridge Curriculum)
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • To teach according to the guidelines provided by the Cambridge Curriculum Framework under the
    overall guidance of the competent education authority.
  • To educate students according to the educational needs and accomplishment of the potential of
    individual students via promoting enthusiasm for learning.
  • Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further
    education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
  • Communicating, consulting, and co-operating with other members of the school staff, parents, and guardians to ensure the best interest of students.

School Teacher & Academic Council Secretary

St. Thomas’ International School (Cambridge Curriculum)
01.2016 - 01.2019

As a senior teacher:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active
    learning.
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and assign and class work, homework, tests, and
    assignments and provide constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrate preparation and skills in working with students from diverse cultural, economic
    and ability backgrounds.
  • Possess and continually develop working knowledge of curriculum programmes and frameworks and adapts curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining class progress.
  • Communicate with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis, including presenting
    student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline.


As the Secretary of Academic Council:

  • Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and
    expediting work results.
  • Support team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
  • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
  • Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
  • Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create
    presentations, and conduct research.

Visiting Lecturer -Management

Australian College of Business & Technology
01.2016 - 01.2018


  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Increased student engagement by utilizing multimedia resources in lecture presentations and classroom activities.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes as per
    the guidelines given by ECU (Edith Cowan University, Australia).
  • Develop and deliver teaching materials as per the curriculum and write handouts and other
    basic learning support materials.
  • Set and mark assignments, presentations including assessing student progress and providing
    feedback to students.
  • Reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills, based on the
    feedback received at the end of each semester.
  • Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of personal tutor, via conducting extra consultation
    hours for the support of less performing students.
  • Attend and contribute to subject group meetings and board of examiner meetings, every
    semester.
  • Conduct invigilation and supervision duties during final exam period.

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education -

Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
Toronto, Ontario

Master’s in Business Administration -

Postgraduate Institute of Management

Bachelors in Business Administration -

Sheffield Hallam University (Affiliated program)

Teacher Knowledge Test - Education

Australian College of Business And Technology
2017

Certificate Course - Human Resource Management

Institute of Personal Management
2013

Skills

    Organizational

    Communication

    Problem-solving

    Leadership

    Teaching

    Time Management

    Critical Thinking

  • Budgeting
  • Event Planning
  • Analysis
  • Communication
  • Organizational
  • Data Entry
  • Administrative

Certification

  • Registered Early Childhood Educator, June 2023
  • Standard First Aid Level and CPR Level C, September 2021
  • Food Handler Certification
  • 10/01/24

Field Placement Experience

  • City of Toronto Children's Services, Toronto, Ontario, Student Assistant – Preschool classroom
  • Childspace Day Care -Centre 3, Toronto, Ontario, Student Assistant – Infant classroom

Additional Requirements

  • Valid Police Vulnerable Check
  • Proof of fully vaccinated report

Personal Information

Relocation: willing to relocate

Contributions And Achievements

  • Attending career development fairs
  • Reggio Emilia Exhibition
  • Seneca Career Development Fairs

References

Available upon request

Languages

Timeline

Registered Early Childhood Educator

St George Mini School
10.2023

Tutor

Scholars Education
01.2023 - 09.2023

Early Childhood Assistant

YMCA of Greater Toronto
10.2021 - 05.2023

Secondary School Teacher & Sectional Coordinator

Lyceum International School (Cambridge Curriculum)
01.2019 - 01.2021

School Teacher & Academic Council Secretary

St. Thomas’ International School (Cambridge Curriculum)
01.2016 - 01.2019

Visiting Lecturer -Management

Australian College of Business & Technology
01.2016 - 01.2018

Diploma in Early Childhood Education -

Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology

Master’s in Business Administration -

Postgraduate Institute of Management

Bachelors in Business Administration -

Sheffield Hallam University (Affiliated program)

Teacher Knowledge Test - Education

Australian College of Business And Technology

Certificate Course - Human Resource Management

Institute of Personal Management
  • Registered Early Childhood Educator, June 2023
  • Standard First Aid Level and CPR Level C, September 2021
  • Food Handler Certification
  • 10/01/24
SASHYA WARNAKULASURIYA