Professional Summary

Skills

RANGA WIJENAYAKE

**** *. ******* ******, ***#5,LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA 90019 • 323-***-**** • ac6ov7@r.postjobfree.com

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

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