Rannulu Nilakshika Sewwandini de Zoysa
Perth,UK
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves challenging classroom situations delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Childhood Practitioner
ABC Day Nursery
Perth, UK
06.2023 - Current
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Served as Key Person for the children.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
Teacher of English as a foreign language
Christ King College
Tudella, Sri Lanka
04.2013 - 12.2022
- Charted student progress with comprehensive observations and reports.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Developed tests, examination papers and exercises to gauge student performance.
- Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
- Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
- Provided tailored feedback to students and parents, identifying constructive areas for improvement.
- Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
- Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.
- Planned and delivered specific lessons to designated classes and age groups.
- Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
- Embedded research-informed approaches to complement teaching methods.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
Education
M.Ed. Leading Learning & Teaching - Education
University of Dundee
Dundee 01.2023 -
Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language - Education
Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 01.2020 - 04.2022
Masters in Sociology - Social Science
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Aquinas University College
Sri Lanka 01.2013 - 10.2016
National Diploma in Teaching - Teaching & Education
Pasdunrata National College of Education
Sri Lanka 01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher Knowledge Test Level 1,2 & 3 - Language Education & Teaching
British Council
Sri Lanka 01.2016 - 12.2016
A-Levels - Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya
Sri Lanka Jan 2005 - Aug 2008
GCSEs - Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Commerce & Accounting, Health Science, Dancing
Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya
Sri Lanka Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
Skills
- Physically strong and agile
- Teaching material development
- Creative questioning
- Standardised testing
- Achievement testing
- Experiential learning
- Self-motivated
- Student engagement tactics
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Student engagement
- Classroom discipline
- Student motivation
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Technological instruction
- Child development
- Positive and encouraging
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Fast learner
- Lesson planning
- Testing and grading
- Instructional best practices
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioural interventions
- Computer proficient
- Student records management
- Creative learning strategies
- Experience with instructional design
- Strong collaborator
- Varied lesson plans
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Positive learning environment
- Counselling
- Critical thinking
- Group and individual instruction
- Team standards
- Outstanding social skills
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Sinhala
Native
Tamil
Elementary
Japanese
Beginner
Timeline
Early Childhood Practitioner
ABC Day Nursery
06.2023 - Current
M.Ed. Leading Learning & Teaching - Education
University of Dundee
01.2023 -
Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language - Education
Open University of Sri Lanka
01.2020 - 04.2022
Masters in Sociology - Social Science
University of Colombo
01.2017 - 12.2018
Teacher Knowledge Test Level 1,2 & 3 - Language Education & Teaching
British Council
01.2016 - 12.2016
Teacher of English as a foreign language
Christ King College
04.2013 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Aquinas University College
01.2013 - 10.2016
National Diploma in Teaching - Teaching & Education
Pasdunrata National College of Education
01.2010 - 01.2013
A-Levels - Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya
Jan 2005 - Aug 2008
GCSEs - Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Commerce & Accounting, Health Science, Dancing
Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
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