Shamodhya Dhananjali
On-Call Substitute Assistant
Talent
New WestminsterMember since August 20, 2026
Patient, nurturing, and calm in emotionally demanding situationsKnowledge of child development and infant/toddler careClear and respectful communicator with families and team membersCulturally sensitive, confidential, and ethically groundedProficiency in Microsoft Office and internet tools
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Patient, nurturing, and calm in emotionally demanding situationsKnowledge of child development and infant/toddler careClear and respectful communicator with families and team membersCulturally sensitive, confidential, and ethically groundedProficiency in Microsoft Office and internet tools
About
Caring and motivated ECE student with hands-on childcare experience in family home and volunteer settings. Committed to providing safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful care. Seeking a full-time opportunity to grow within a values-driven team.
Experience
On-Call Substitute Assistant at Head Start Childcare Center (2026-05 – Present)
- Provide on-call support in the childcare centre when educators are absent or additional staffing is required.
- Supervise and support children throughout daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, meals, rest time, and transitions.
- Assist with age-appropriate, play-based activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, and language development.
- Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children.
- Follow the centre's policies, routines, health and safety practices, and BC childcare licensing requirements.
- Work collaboratively with educators and communicate respectfully with children, families, and team members.
- Support daily classroom organization, cleaning, and preparation of learning materials.
Volunteer Preschool Assistant at ELFI First School (2026-06 – 2026-07)
- Support daily classroom routines, structured play, and learning activities for preschool-aged children.
- Assist lead educators in supervising children, maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
- Encourage positive social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and frustration management among preschoolers.
- Help set up and clean up learning stations, materials, and activity areas throughout the day.
Nanny at Private Home (2026-02 – 2026-04)
- Provided warm and attentive care, ensuring children's safety, emotional well-being, and healthy daily routines.
- Planned and led engaging educational and recreational activities supporting cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Encouraged positive behaviour, personal hygiene, and social skills through consistent, nurturing guidance.
Nursery Teacher at DLFF Sri Lanka-Ampara (2022 – 2024)
- Created a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment where children could learn through play and exploration.
- Supervised children throughout classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and daily routines, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Assisted children with personal care routines, including handwashing, toileting, eating, and maintaining good hygiene practices.
- Used stories, songs, games, art and craft, music, and play-based activities to encourage creativity, communication, and early learning skills.
- Observed children's individual needs, interests, behaviour, and developmental progress and provided appropriate support.
- Encouraged positive social behaviour by teaching children to share, cooperate, communicate, follow routines, and respect others.
- Maintained classroom materials and learning areas and prepared resources for daily activities.
Education
Master of Business Administration in MBA – University of Canada West
B.Sc. in Business Administration in Business Administration (Special) – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Skills
On-Call Substitute Assistant
