KAUSHALA ARAVINDI ALAHAPPERUMA KAPUGAMAGE
Northolt,UK
Summary
Dedicated education professional supporting diverse learners in primary and secondary settings. Experienced in classroom management and providing tailored support for students with unique needs. Committed to fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cover supervisor secondary school
Smile Teachers
West Acton, United Kingdom
05.2024 - Current
- Classroom Management: Maintain the classroom management and a positive learning environment, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning objectives.
- Curriculum Adherence: Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher and adhere to the school's curriculum and policies.
- Assessment and feedback: Assess student understanding and progress during lessons, providing constructive feedback and support as needed.
- Student Support: Assist students with diverse learning needs, adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Communication with staff: Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive educational experience for students, sharing insights about student progress and challenges.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance and report any concerns regarding student welfare or behaviour to appropriate staff members.
- Extracurricular Participation: Engage in school events, extracurricular activities, and professional development opportunities as required.
- Safeguarding Responsibilities: Uphold safeguarding policies and practices to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students.
Learning support assistant
Smile Teachers
West Acton, United Kingdom
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted students during lessons, adapting approaches to meet diverse learning needs and promoting comprehension. Implemented behaviour management strategies to ensure a positive and focused classroom atmosphere.
- Supported special educational needs students, fostering inclusivity and encouraging independent learning through tailored mentoring.
- Prepared resources and maintained a safe environment during lessons and activities.
- Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
- Used worksheets, assignments and quizzes to gauge student progress and uncover challenges.
- Offered constructive feedback to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Helped to solve problems with Child psychology knowledge
- Health and safety compliance
- Helped select class texts and supplemental instructional tools to deliver a comprehensive academic experience.
- Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
Bank Executive
National Savings Bank Srilanka
Thalawathugoda, Srilanka
09.2008 - 10.2023
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions, and select the best decisions.
- Oversee daily banking transactions (deposits, withdrawals, transfers, clearing).
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all financial operations.
- Monitor reconciliation of accounts and ledgers.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations (e.g., KYC, AML, RBI or relevant authority compliance).
- Identify operational risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
- Liaise with audit and compliance teams for internal/external audits.
- Prepare periodic reports for senior management on
- Work closely with IT, finance, treasury, credit, and front-office departments.
- Support product launches or changes from an operational standpoint. operational performance, risks, and compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of all operational procedures and transactions.
Education
GCE Ordinary Level Examination -
Weeraketiya Central College
01.2003 - 12.2003
GCE Advance Level Examination - Science Stream
Weeraketiya Central College
Srilanka 01.2004 - 08.2006
Diploma in Banking and Finance -
Institute of Bankers of Srilanaka
Srilanka 09.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Business Management -
University of Kelaniya
Srilanka 09.2016 - 10.2022
Level 6 - Pre Masters Graduate Certificate
Northumbria University London Campus
United Kingdom 09.2023 - 01.2024
Skills
- Digital learning tool usage
- Learning support
- Child psychology knowledge
- Behavioural development
- Student record maintenance
- Behavioural strategies
- Child protection training
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Child safeguarding
- Lunchtime supervising
- Effective collaboration
- Encouraging attitude
- ICT proficiency
- Data entry and reporting
- Safeguarding protocols adherence
- Basic counselling techniques
- Problem Resolution
- Autism spectrum awareness
- Customer relationship building
- Bank reconciliations
- Debt recovery
- Fraud detection
- Team Leadership
- Product knowledge
- Public speaking
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Banking operations
- Analytical-thinking
- Strategic leadership
- Team worker
Certification
- Safeguarding in Educational Level 2-Axcis Education
- Safeguarding Training- Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
References
Mrs. Bhagya Amunugama, Cash And Banking Analyst, Superdry PLC, United Kingdom, 07907748918, Bhagya.Amunugama@superdry.com
Timeline
Cover supervisor secondary school
Smile Teachers
05.2024 - Current
Learning support assistant
Smile Teachers
05.2024 - Current
Level 6 - Pre Masters Graduate Certificate
Northumbria University London Campus
09.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma in Banking and Finance -
Institute of Bankers of Srilanaka
09.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Business Management -
University of Kelaniya
09.2016 - 10.2022
Bank Executive
National Savings Bank Srilanka
09.2008 - 10.2023
GCE Advance Level Examination - Science Stream
Weeraketiya Central College
01.2004 - 08.2006
GCE Ordinary Level Examination -
Weeraketiya Central College
01.2003 - 12.2003
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