Nihinsa Gamhewage
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Driven and empathetic individual with strong communication and organisational skills, and practical experience supporting young people and individuals with diverse needs. My practical experience across volunteering, tutoring, and befriending roles has honed my ability to build trusting connections and adapt my communication and support to meet individual needs, while maintaining a reliable, inclusive, and professional standard of care. I am enthusiastic about further developing my skills while supporting students to access and engage fully in university life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer
Umbrella Derby
Derby
01.2025 - Current
- Provided one-to-one support with children.
- Help set up the environment with appropriate activities and resources.
- Encouraging children to participate in activities.
- Focus on ensuring the child's safety wellbeing, and engagement, while contributing to a positive and inclusive environment.
Befriender
Beacon
Wolverhampton
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation
and companionship.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through
compassionate care.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Maths tutor
Self-employed
Croydon
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted assessments of student progress leading to customised teaching approaches for each child's needs.
- Provided feedback to students, improving their problem-solving skills.
- Created study guides and plans for student exam preparation based on self-designed practice tests and school curricula.
Education
GCSEs -
Bullers Wood School
Chislehurst, BromleyA-Levels -
Bullers Wood School
Chislehurst, BromleySkills
- Building rapport
- Confidence
- Friendly and personable
- Adaptive
- Technical skills
- Highly motivated
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Volunteer
Umbrella Derby
01.2025 - Current
Befriender
Beacon
08.2022 - 10.2022
Maths tutor
Self-employed
08.2021 - 01.2022
GCSEs -
Bullers Wood School
A-Levels -
Bullers Wood School