HARSHANI Dissanayake
LONDON,UK
Summary
Dedicated Nursery Practitioner committed to building fun, safe early years environments for positive learning outcomes. Develops confidence and social skills through individualised support and encouragement. Proactive and adaptable to meet changing team needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery practitioner
BRIGHT CHILD (HORNSEY) LTD
Archway, London
2023.06 - Current
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Participated actively in team meetings and trainings to expand professional knowledge and further career progression and score over 70% marks in one sitting; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
- Enhanced emotional development of children with use of empathy-focussed group activities.
- Delivered high-quality childcare services, and maintain large group of children over 25.
- Collaborated closely with other practitioners to create engaging lesson plans catered to different learning styles.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, facilitating personalised care and learning plans.
- Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
- Developed stronger language skills in children by implementing creative storytelling sessions.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
Teacher - International Preschool
Sri Bodhiraja Foundation
Embilipitiya , Sri Lanka
2017.01 - 2021.12
- Plan and implement an activities to meet physical, emotional, intellectual & social needs of students and develop 90% daily attendance in the term and won a best class medal.
- Develop culturally appropriate learning programs and activities.
- Develop, an adapt and an implement an appropriate instructional methods & techniques utilising available resources to provide for academic achievement.
- Ensure a learning environment where the child feels safe, has a sense of belonging & trust, as well as challenged, successful & self-confident
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Prepared stimulating classroom displays, encouraged student creativity and interest in subject matter.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
Child Birth
2013.04 - 2016.12
- Took care of my child till 3 years
Teacher - Kindergarten
Royal International School
Doha, Qatar
2011.08 - 2012.08
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Teacher - Preschool Education
Campbell International School
Colombo 10
2008.03 - 2010.03
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Developed in-depth lectures on subject-specific theories, foundational concepts and advanced topics.
- Selected curricula based on students' interests, aptitude and ability.
- Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.
- Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Level 5 Diploma for Snr.Early Years Practitioners - Early Years Education
London College of Proffesional Studies
London, UK. 04/2025 -
QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Education and care
COLOMBO GRADUATE CAMPUS
Colombo, Sri Lanka. 01/2022 - 03/2023
Diploma - Psychology & Counselling
ICBT
Colombo, Sri LankaDiploma - English
Aquinas University College of Higher Studies
ColomboCertificate - Pre School-Education
Open University
Kandy.Diploma - English Teacher Education
Aquinas University College of Higher Studies
Colombo, Sri lanka.Diploma - Computer Studies
Vocational Training Center
Ratmalana, Sri LankaPrimary | Secondary Education - Languages
Mahamaya Girl's College
Kandy, Sri Lanka 01/1997 - 12/2005
Skills
- Ability to demonstrate competencies/behaviour for student preparedness
- Building healthy relationships with diverse individuals
- Taking initiative and being proactive
- Maintaining professionalism
- Respect, sensitivity, empathy, trustworthiness
- Passionate about working with young children and families
- Experience with two-generation model
- High energy and teamwork
- Infant/child CPR and first aid
- Child observation and reporting
- Literacy development and sensory play coordination
- Creativity in teaching and lesson planning
- Key person coverage
- Early Years Foundational Stages and concepts
- Lesson, game and activity planning and age-appropriate activities and safeguarding policy enforcement
Certification
- PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID.
- Prevent duty training .Refreshed December 2025.
- Behaviour management strategies .
- Completed Early years child development trainings(8 modules) conducted by Department for education.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Nursery practitioner
BRIGHT CHILD (HORNSEY) LTD
2023.06 - Current
Teacher - International Preschool
Sri Bodhiraja Foundation
2017.01 - 2021.12
Child Birth
2013.04 - 2016.12
Teacher - Kindergarten
Royal International School
2011.08 - 2012.08
Teacher - Preschool Education
Campbell International School
2008.03 - 2010.03
Level 5 Diploma for Snr.Early Years Practitioners - Early Years Education
London College of Proffesional Studies
04/2025 -
QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma - Early Years Education and care
COLOMBO GRADUATE CAMPUS
01/2022 - 03/2023
Diploma - Psychology & Counselling
ICBT
Diploma - English
Aquinas University College of Higher Studies
Certificate - Pre School-Education
Open University
Diploma - English Teacher Education
Aquinas University College of Higher Studies
Diploma - Computer Studies
Vocational Training Center
Primary | Secondary Education - Languages
Mahamaya Girl's College
01/1997 - 12/2005