Ashanthi Gaika Mendis
Watford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Professional with expertise in educational program planning and child assessment. Proven ability to manage responsibilities while promoting team collaboration. Proficient in interpreting student behavior and body language to improve developmental observation and behavior management. Committed to enhancing educational environments through self-motivation and diligence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery teacher
Super Steps
Watford, Hertfordshire
2025.02 - Current
- Conducted assessments of child's progress to identify areas needing improvement.
- Implemented creative learning activities for improved child engagement.
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
- Managed children's behaviour with consistent rules and boundaries.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress for annual reports and parents evenings.
- Planned and delivered educational programmes to enhance early childhood development.
Nursery assistant
Busy Bees
Watford, Hertfordshire
2024.11 - 2025.02
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
- Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
- Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
- Encouraged good hygiene practices among children promoting a healthy routine.
- Assisted in the development of educational programmes to boost children's learning engagement.
Teacher
Bishop’s college
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2015.01 - 2022.12
- Lesson planning and preparation.
- Creating learning resources.
- Checking pupils' work and providing feedback.
- Attending parents' evenings.
- Preparing for inspections.
- Running extracurricular activities.
- Undertaking professional development.
Nursery Teacher
Moratumulla Methodist Nursery
Moratuwa
2012.01 - 2014.12
- Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.
- Create activities that are fun and educational for the children.
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child.
Education
Master of Science - Business Human resource management
Northumbria university
City of London 2023.09 - 2024.08
Higher National Diploma(Equal to UK Ecctic Level 3 - Early Childhood and Primary Education
The Open University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 2015.07 - 2018.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Pre School Teacher Training
JMC (Jayasekara Management Centre)
Sri Lanka 2013.01 - 2013.12
Level 7 Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership
CENTRE FOR BRITISH QUALIFICATIONS (PVT) LTD CBQ
2022.01 - 2022.08
Level 6 Diploma - Business Administration
CENTRE FOR BRITISH QUALIFICATIONS (PVT) LTD CBQ
2021.08 - 2022.08
Certificate in English Language - undefined
British institute of computer technology
2012.01 - 2012.12
G.C.E. A/L Examination - undefined
Department Of Education
2009.01 - 2011.08
G.C.E. O/L Examination - undefined
Department Of Education
1998.01 - 2008.12
Skills
- Effectively manage the responsibilities entrusted to me
- Self-motivated & hard working
- Creative & innovative thinking
- Capability of understanding students’ minds, behavior and body language
- Child assessment
- Educational programme planning
- Behaviour management
- Team collaboration
- Developmental observation
Certification
- Safeguarding Children (Advanced) Level 2 V4.4
HSQE Limited, VitalSkills.co.uk
September 2024
- Paediatric First Aid (12 Hour Syllabus)
Busy Bees
January 2025
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children (E - Learning)
Busy Bees
November 2024
- Food Hygiene - Level 2
Busy Bees
November 2024
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 12/24/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Custom
- Rev. Jagath Marasinghe, Superintendent Minister, Methodist Church, Moratumulla, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, +94 77 449 3008, rev.jagath.marasinghe@gmail.com
- Mrs. Madhu Cooray Fernando, Sectional Head, Bishop’s College, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, +94 77 737 5763, madhumihiri@gmail.com
Timeline
Nursery teacher
Super Steps
2025.02 - Current
Nursery assistant
Busy Bees
2024.11 - 2025.02
Master of Science - Business Human resource management
Northumbria university
2023.09 - 2024.08
Level 7 Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership
CENTRE FOR BRITISH QUALIFICATIONS (PVT) LTD CBQ
2022.01 - 2022.08
Level 6 Diploma - Business Administration
CENTRE FOR BRITISH QUALIFICATIONS (PVT) LTD CBQ
2021.08 - 2022.08
Higher National Diploma(Equal to UK Ecctic Level 3 - Early Childhood and Primary Education
The Open University of Colombo
2015.07 - 2018.07
Teacher
Bishop’s college
2015.01 - 2022.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Pre School Teacher Training
JMC (Jayasekara Management Centre)
2013.01 - 2013.12
Nursery Teacher
Moratumulla Methodist Nursery
2012.01 - 2014.12
Certificate in English Language - undefined
British institute of computer technology
2012.01 - 2012.12
G.C.E. A/L Examination - undefined
Department Of Education
2009.01 - 2011.08
G.C.E. O/L Examination - undefined
Department Of Education
1998.01 - 2008.12