Professional Summary
Skills
RANGA WIJENAYAKE
**** *. ******* ******, ***#5,LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA 90019 • 323-***-**** • *******************@*****.***
Caring Assistant Preschool Teacher with a genuine love and inherent compassion for children. Over 5 years of experience working in the childcare and teaching field. Adept at managing and handling 12 preschool students per day and providing creative educational activities for young students. Experienced Personal Assistant successful at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns by effectively coordinating schedules, planning events, running errands and handling childcare and household tasks.
Team leadership
Extremely organized
Document scanning
Clerical support
Self-motivated
Materials preparation
Public speaking
Relationship building
Time management
Memorization and recall
Documentation and reporting
Program files maintenance
Customer and client relations
Speech typing
Internal communications
Multi-line telephone systems
Documentation and control
Employee timesheet processing
Ability to teach children
Solid people skills
Well-versed in teaching methods
Computer proficient
Fast Learner
Reliable
Team worker
Conflict resolution
Staff development
Inspection reviews
Data entry
Project management
Client assessment and analysis
Data management
Works well under pressure
Project planning
Staff motivator
Microsoft Office proficiency
Filing and data archiving
Excellent planner and coordinator
clerical knowledge
Childcare experience
Relationship/team building
Diverse classroom settings
Diverse groups presentations
Varied lesson plans
Work History
Skill building
Outstanding social skills
Customer/Client relations
Experience with special-needs students
Inventory management
Critical thinking
Assistant Preschool Teacher, 02/2015 to 03/2018
Kinder Kids Christian Preschool – Los Angeles, CA Taught children in creative techniques and methods. Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities. Assisted teacher with developing a creative program suitable for preschool children . Maintained a tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards. Organized snack time and nap hours.
Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution, and filing. Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Documented student attendance and progress against goals. Planned and executed activities to promote academic, social and emotional development. Oversee inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition, and supply stocking or re-stocking.
Created new lesson plans based on course objectives. Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues. Organized grade records to increase reference speed. Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Maintained safety and security of all youth under care. Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls. Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff. Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support. Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
Child care, Housekeeping, and personal Assistant, 02/2013 to Current Marie Dharmarathne – Pasadena, CA
Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication. Education
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children. Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children. Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization. Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
Instructed children on proper health and personal habits. Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information. Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation. Light housekeeping.
Managed laundry, including sorting, washing, drying, and ironing. Elderly Caregiver, 02/2011 to 02/2013
Marlene Garfin – Beverly Hills, CA
Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care. Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed. Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment. Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care. Administered medication as directed by physician.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being. Screened personal and business calls and directed them to the appropriate party. Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies. Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation. Set-up and operated line for breakfast and lunch service. Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events. Associate of Arts: Child Development & Accouting, 2019 West Los Angeles College - Culver City, CA
GED: 2018
West Los Angeles College - Culver City, CA
High School Diploma: 2010
Royal Institute - Sri Lanka