Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Disclaimer
Languages
Timeline
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Dilini Thiranga Perera Behm

Jyvaskyla
Dilini Thiranga Perera Behm

Summary

A self-assured, calm, and collected individual. A good concise communicator who can communicate ideas and thoughts. Nice, personable, focused, diligent, well-motivated, and eager to learn quickly and thoroughly. Easily adapts to new ideas, concepts, and working methods. A good team member who performs well under adversity. Ready to return to mutually beneficial work as soon as possible. Eager, always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 7 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

The Fox Nest Kindergarten

Nanny
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialisation.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties and running errands.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household, which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organised home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Handled challenging behavioural issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.

PILKE Paivakodit Oy

Group Assistant
02.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Supported group objectives with thorough research, data analysis, and timely report generation.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing administrative support and managing meeting logistics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects to achieve shared goals within tight deadlines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal colleagues and external clients, resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained detailed records of group activities, ensuring easy access to essential information for future reference or audits.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.

Freelance Translator
01.2019 - 04.2023

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Probationary Copyeditor & Proofreader
08.2019 - 05.2022

Private tutor (English Literature)
01.2019 - 05.2022

Vidura College

Teacher (English Literature)
03.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Education

Laurea Open UAS
Helsinki

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) from Education

University Overview

Status: Reading

Open University of Sri Lanka
Colombo

PG (Dip./MA) in TLSC (Teaching Literature in a Second Language Context) from Education

University Overview

Status: Reading

University of Jyvaskyla
Jyväskylä

Master of Arts from Language Globalization And Intercultural Communica
06.2024

Department of Languages, University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Sabaragamuwa

Bachelor of Arts from English Language And Literature
05.2013

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Physical stamina and ability to follow directions
  • Language proficiency & Cultural awareness
  • Translation and interpretation skills
  • Project management & Problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and negotiating skills
  • Patience and understanding
  • Friendly

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/03/1988
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan

References

Margarethe Olbertz-Siitonen, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Language and Communication Studies, University of Jyvaskyla, margarethe.olbertz-siitonen@jyu.fi, 040 356 2508

Hobbies and Interests

Chess, Karate, Reading, Photography

Disclaimer

H. D. T. Perera, 08/07/2024

Languages

English
Native language
Finnish
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Nanny

The Fox Nest Kindergarten
11.2023 - Current

Group Assistant

PILKE Paivakodit Oy
02.2023 - 08.2023

Probationary Copyeditor & Proofreader

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
08.2019 - 05.2022

Private tutor (English Literature)

01.2019 - 05.2022

Freelance Translator

01.2019 - 04.2023

Teacher (English Literature)

Vidura College
03.2014 - 08.2016

Laurea Open UAS

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) from Education

Open University of Sri Lanka

PG (Dip./MA) in TLSC (Teaching Literature in a Second Language Context) from Education

University of Jyvaskyla

Master of Arts from Language Globalization And Intercultural Communica

Department of Languages, University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Arts from English Language And Literature
Dilini Thiranga Perera Behm