1. HEMAMALIE DAHANAYAKE
214 – 1757 Victoria Park Ave
Scarborough, ON M1R 1S3
Telephone No: (416) 850 – 9462
E mail: hemamaliedahanayake@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Compassionate dedicated and creative early childhood professional with over 7 years experience working
with children, who is highly focused by the needs of children
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Early Childhood Education Diploma from Centennial College
• Over 7 years experience in The Department of Probation & Childcare as a Child Rights Promotion
Officer Government of Sri Lanka, in office & field work with children under the age of 18 and their
families in Sri Lanka
• Consulted as a resource in matters of mental health, child development, child abuse and early child
development in Sri Lanka
• Skilled at working with young children and possess strong ability to develop warm, truthful and
respectful relationship with children
• Demonstrates initiative, work collaboratively with other team members, parents and children
• Familiar with Day Nurseries Act and Metro Criteria and have effectively applied in the work
environment
• Currently certified in First Aid and CPR
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, MS Publisher and the Internet
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood Educator (Field Placement) Jan.- Apr. 2013
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School,
Scarborough, ON
• Facilitated on children’s learning by providing age-appropriate program planning experiences for the
Kindergarten classroom, that promote each child’s physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social
and creative development and well-being
• Effectively participated and implemented planning programs for early learning kindergarten
classroom and worked collaboratively work with kindergarten teacher and Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Educator (Field Placement) Sep.- Dec.2012
Scarborough Citadel Childcare Centre
Scarborough, ON
• Offered activities and opportunities in preschool classroom, that provided children with confidence,
curiosity and problem-solving suitable to the development levels of the children
• Created and maintained safe and motivating surroundings for young children
• Successfully completed Apple project encouraged children’s curiosity in science, math, art, drama,
and language development

2. Early Childhood Educator (Field Placement) Feb. – Apr. 2012
Don Mills Children’s Centre Day Care
North York, ON
• Provided guidance, supervision and interaction of daily activities for toddler class
• Facilitated children’s cognitive, sensory, social, language and physical development by providing well
planned activities based on their interest and cues
• Used MS Word, MS Publisher and the Internet to create stimulating resources for children and
parents, including monthly parent information newsletters
Child Rights Promotion Officer 1999 to 2006
Government of Sri Lanka
Sri-Lanka
• Conducted workshop for pre-school teachers, focusing on child development and child abuse
• Conducted workshop for children to raise awareness of personal safety
• Placed abused children in appropriate foster parents or children’s homes
• Assessed and awarded financial and emotional support for children and their families as needed
• Collaborated with National Child Protection Authority (Sri Lanka), Unicef, Save the Children Fund
and Christian Children Fund to provide support to Children and their families, after the Tsunami
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Early Childhood Education Diploma Sept.2011 – Apr. 2013
Centennial College, Toronto, ON
Certificate in Early Child Assistance 2008
Toronto District Catholic School Board
Bachelor of Arts 1996
University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate in Child Psychology for Counseling 2005
Ministry of Social Services & Women’s Affairs for
National Social Development Institute Sri Lanka
Certificate in Customer Care & Public Relations 2005
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
Certificate of Appreciation 2001
Government of Sri-Lanka
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Ontario Early Years Centre Volunteer May – Aug. 2011
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST