I am a reliable and resilient individual with a passion for helping others. I champion student-centred learning and am a diplomatic and constructive conflict-resolution expert.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kumon Assistant
Kumon
Harrow
04.2024 - Current
Adapted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensuring everyone kept pace.
Encouraged critical thinking amongst students.
Pre School Assistant,
College Road Preschool
Harrow, Middlesex
09.2014 - Current
Created an inclusive learning environment by responding to needs of children with a variety of special needs.
Enhanced children's social development with group activities.
Prepared teaching materials for effective lessons.
Classroom Assistant
Heathland School
Harrow
09.2011 - 09.2012
Assisted in lesson planning, resulting in engaging class sessions.
Supported teachers by preparing classroom materials.
Facilitated communication between students and teachers for better understanding.
Adapted teaching materials to suit individual learner needs for personalised education.
Science Laboratory Technician
Whitmore High School
Harrow
02.2005 - 04.2008
Taught students how to safely and accurately conduct experiments in the laboratory.
Prepared samples for testing using various types of laboratory equipment.
Managed hazardous waste disposal for safe work environment.
Assistant Zoology Lecturer
The Open University of Srilanka
Colombo
05.1998 - 11.2001
Developed comprehensive zoology curriculum by integrating latest research findings.
Lectured on various zoology topics for enhanced student understanding.
Mentored students for successful completion of their research projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
11/1994 - 11/1997
Master of Science - Zoology
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
11/1999 - 11/2001
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in School
Stanmore College
London
09/2012 - 07/2013
NVQ Level 3 - Children and young people workforce
Stanmore College
London
09/2014 - 09/2015
Skills
Special needs support
Behaviour management
Child development analysis
Numeracy support
Literacy support
Lesson planning
Health and safety compliance
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Timeline
Kumon Assistant
Kumon
04.2024 - Current
Pre School Assistant,
College Road Preschool
09.2014 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Heathland School
09.2011 - 09.2012
Science Laboratory Technician
Whitmore High School
02.2005 - 04.2008
Assistant Zoology Lecturer
The Open University of Srilanka
05.1998 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Kelaniya
11/1994 - 11/1997
Master of Science - Zoology
University of Kelaniya
11/1999 - 11/2001
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in School