Minoli Kandegedara
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Knowledgeable Nursery teacher with solid foundation in early childhood education, fostering nurturing and engaging learning environment. Skilled in developing age-appropriate lesson plans, successfully integrating both educational and play-based activities. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, showcasing strong classroom management and creativity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Teacher
Education Network
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
Nursery Teacher
Niche Education
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating various teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
ESL Teacher
Sri Rajasinghe Central College
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Providing emotional support to children who need it
- Creating engaging activities and managing children
- Ensuring discipline in the children
- Enhancing their speech and language skills
- Ensuring discipline in the classroom
- Providing one-on-one support to students who need it
- Creating engaging activities and managing children
- Responsible for ESL teaching for all the 6-year-olds
- Class in charge of one of the 6-year-old class
- Implemented the school curriculum
- Monitored student performance and achievement
Elementary ESL Teacher
Passara Tamil National College
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Taught English to elementary students aged 6 to 10
- Supervised the class assigned by the school
- Implemented the school curriculum
- Monitored student performance and achievement
Elementary ESL Teacher Trainee
Kalutara Girl's High School
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Taught English to elementary students aged 6 to 10
- Taught English to secondary students aged 11 to 14
- Supervised the class assigned by the school
Education
Master in Education -
Teesside University
United Kingdom01.2024
Bachelor of Education In Primary Teaching - Primary teaching
Amazon College
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2021
TEFL Certificate - Education
International TEFL & TESOL Training
United Kingdom01.2018
National Diploma In Teaching English - Education
Pasdunrata National College Of Education
Sri Lanka10-2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Badulla Central College
Badulla, Sri Lanka01-2012
Skills
- Art and craft activities
- Social skills development
- Fine motor skills development
- Gross motor skills development
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching strategies
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Sensory play techniques
- Outdoor learning
References
Available Upon Request
Personal Information
Title: Early Years Teacher
Additional Information
Currently Living In UAE With A Sponsored Dependant Visa
Timeline
Nursery Teacher
Education Network
01.2024 - 09.2024
Nursery Teacher
Niche Education
04.2023 - 12.2023
ESL Teacher
Sri Rajasinghe Central College
01.2021 - 12.2023
Elementary ESL Teacher
Passara Tamil National College
01.2017 - 12.2021
Elementary ESL Teacher Trainee
Kalutara Girl's High School
01.2016 - 12.2017
Master in Education -
Teesside University
Bachelor of Education In Primary Teaching - Primary teaching
Amazon College
TEFL Certificate - Education
International TEFL & TESOL Training
National Diploma In Teaching English - Education
Pasdunrata National College Of Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Badulla Central College
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