MELANI DE SILVA
Hawaiian Gardens,CA
Summary
Over 8 years of experience as a Preschool Teacher, gained invaluable practical experience, clear vision of child development and effective/creative methods with which to comfort children, build their self-esteem, inspire creativity and motivate
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Stepping Stone Group
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported children with autism disorder in a school setting
- Interacted with all the students individually each day to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
One on One Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported children with autism spectrum interventions
- Worked one on one in a classroom setting
- Observe, monitor record problem behavior through accurate behavior-consequence data collection.
Activity Assistant
WINDSOR PALMS CARE CENTER
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Perform daily activities following the monthly calendars and provide compassionate care to each resident
- Help each resident carry out the activities
- Provide one-on-one room visits with residents who are unwilling/refuse to participate in group activities
- Conduct activity programs as planned to meet the functional levels, needs, and interests of each resident
- Create various word trivia, arts and craft, news and games leading groups in participation and encourage residents' participation
- Chart residents' attendance and participation in individual, group activities, and room visits
- Attended weekly patient behavior meetings
- Attended patient Care Plan meetings.
Mental Health Worker
CLONTARF MANOR INC.
06.1998 - 01.2018
- Maintained monthly weight record
- Observed patient behavior and documented in daily log
- Set up medication and gave out medication
- Monitored patient unusual, harmful behavior and reported observations to the administrator
- Document patient progress notes
- Answered telephone calls and patient intercom-systems to determine patient & needs.
- Documented all daily log, medication administration and any other relevant information
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Preschool Teacher
CERRITOS LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided instruction to 10 children of 2-year-olds
- Prepared weekly lesson plans
- Applied various instructional methods for storytelling, songs, arts and crafts, music, games, and outdoor activities
- Guided the children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum to identify shapes, numbers, or colors
- Observed each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Organized nap and snack hours and supervised children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GACertificate of Achievement in Child Development: Early Childhood Education -
Cerritos Community College
Norwalk, CA12.2016
Diploma in Pre School Teachers Training -
Institute of Vocational
Colombo, Sri Lanka09.1990
High School Diploma -
St. Anne’s School
Colombo, Sri Lanka12.1987
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Observation
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Empathy
- Positive attitude and compassion
- Multitasking
- Computer Literacy
Certification
Behavior Technician
40-hour Training Certificate of Completion
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate
Certificate of Completion Nursing Assistant
Competed a 150 - Hour Training Programe in Nursing Assistant
Community Emergency Response Team Certificate
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Stepping Stone Group
03.2023 - 05.2024
One on One Interventionist
Autism Spectrum Interventions
03.2022 - 02.2023
Activity Assistant
WINDSOR PALMS CARE CENTER
09.2017 - 07.2021
Preschool Teacher
CERRITOS LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL
03.2017 - 06.2017
Mental Health Worker
CLONTARF MANOR INC.
06.1998 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Early Childhood Education -
Cerritos Community College
Diploma in Pre School Teachers Training -
Institute of Vocational
High School Diploma -
St. Anne’s School
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