Tharshini P
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Dynamic young achiever with extensive experience as a pre-school teacher and an administrative...
Oakville, Ontario
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Dynamic young achiever with extensive experience as a pre-school teacher and an administrative professional. An outstanding communicator overall with excellent written and oral communication skills backed up by binding interpersonal skills and problem solving skills. With a reputation of being a self-starter and a well-organized individual, always regarded as having a genuinely caring personality. Resourceful team player who excels at building trusted relationships with external parties and colleagues. Dependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success.
EDUCATION
International Vocational Academy (Mother’s Touch Institute)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education, 2012
- Diploma in Childcare Management, 2011
(Both recognized as a part of Certificate III in Children’s Services in Queensland, Australia)
London Business School
- Certificate in Computer Studies, 1998
St. Anthony’s Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy
- General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level, 1986
Girls’ High School, Kandy
- General Certificate of Education - Advance Level, 1989
Participated in several other certificate courses and workshops in Secretarial studies, Language studies and other relevant subjects
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organization: Mother’s Touch (Pvt) Ltd
Designation Last Held: Preschool Teacher/Caregiver
Presently employed as a Preschool teacher and Caregiver at one of the most prestigious pre-schools in the capital city of Sri Lanka. While the main dimension of the job is typical to that of a regular preschool teacher, the added responsibilities of a Caregiver to children of the ages between 2-5 are also included in this highly responsible role.
Responsibilities as a Preschool teacher can be outlined as follows,
• Plan activities using a variety of materials and equipment to develop good coordination, social skills, creativity, self-expression and an interest in learning
• Promote language development and self-confidence through storytelling, drama, music and discussions while encouraging children to question and explore the world
• Observe children to evaluate and record their progress and to detect signs of developmental disorders, ill health or emotional disturbance and follow up by recommending appropriate programs for further development
• Work with guidance officers, speech pathologists and psychologists to assist children with special needs and help integrate such children to mainstream classes
• Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other children as well as awareness and appreciation of diversity in multicultural societies
• Attend to sick children and those in need of first aid while comforting those who are hurt or distressed
• Discuss aspects of children's development with parents and other educators as well as educating parents of the aims of the education program
• Supervise and work with student teachers and trainee childcare workers
Added responsibilities as a Care Giver are outlined below
Observe and monitor children's play activities, assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
Read to children, teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs. Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games
PAST EMPLOYMENT
Organization: United Nations - Food and Agriculture Organization
Designation Held: Project Secretary
Main Responsibilities: Managing administrational and logistics functions of the project.
Organization: Country Office & Embassy of Iceland
Designation Held: Office Manager/ Administration Assistant and Secretary
Main Responsibilities: Heading the overall operations of the Finance department while attending to all relevant functions such as handling payments, payroll management, collections and accounting. Secondary role of Administration Assistant/ Secretary required the management of all administrative functions of the embassy including typical secretarial duties.
While the roles described above have been the highlights of the career, being employed in the following organizations in administrative roles has added an abundance of knowledge and much valued experience.
Browns & Company (Pvt) Ltd - Customer Service Representatives
Ericsson Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd - Receptionist/ Telephone Operator
Cinnamon Grand Hotel (Formerly known as Lanka Oberoi) - Receptionist/ Front Office Desk
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Conversant in English , Tamil and Sinhala Languages
Computer Literate
Excellent Interpersonal and Child Development skills
Versatile administrative professional with good financial management skills
Strong willed, patient and empathetic Childcare professional
REFEREES
Mrs. Geetha Kaduwela Mr. Dihan Hettige
Directress/ Childcare Consultant/Registered Carer Assistant FAO Representative
Mothers Touch International Academy Food and Agriculture Organization of the
No. 06, Walter Gunasekera Mawatha United Nations
Nawala UN Compound, 202, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Sri Lanka Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
T: 94777041... T: 94773659...
Information provided herein is accurate and verifiable. Evidence of same could be furnished upon request.
THARSHINI PILLAI
Availability
I can work:
Full-time
Live in
Live out
Long term
Short term
I need:
Sponsorship
Experience
Ages include:
Infant
Newborn
Primary school
I can look after:
Number of children: 4
I have advanced experience with:
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Physical disability
Job details
Transportation:
Has own vehicle
Qualifications
I can provide:
Babysitter
CPR
First aid
I can speak
English
Services
Responsibilities include:
Errands
Gardening
Groceries
Homework help
Housekeeping
Laundry
Meal prep
Pet care
Training
I have been trained as:
Early childhood educator (ECE)
Foodsafe
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