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
2024.04 - 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
2014.09 - 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
2011.09 - 2012.09
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
2005.02 - 2008.04
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
1998.05 - 2001.11
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
2024.04 - Current
Pre School Assistant,
College Road Preschool
2014.09 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Heathland School
2011.09 - 2012.09
Science Laboratory Technician
Whitmore High School
2005.02 - 2008.04
Assistant Zoology Lecturer
The Open University of Srilanka
1998.05 - 2001.11
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