Hi, I’m
Diana Clogstoun
Maththegoda, Colombo,Sri Lanka
Summary
Level 4 qualified Early Years Practitioner. Nurturing social, creative and educational development in children. Applies proven expertise in child behaviour management to provide safe, positive classroom spaces for enriching learning experiences.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work history
MAPLE BEAR - CANADIAN SCHOOL, BAMBALAPITIYA, SRILANKAColombo, Sri Lanka
ACADEMIC CO-ORDINATOR
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated learning processes by developing, planning and implementing high-quality education programmes.
- Coordinated educational event planning to increase engagement with learning schemes on offer.
- Updated learning programmes to reflect curriculum changes and updates.
- Provided outstanding administrative support to verify successful delivery of educational deadlines.
- Built learner confidence and competence through personalised coaching to increase attainment.
- Fostered productive relationships with staff and students to bridge communication gaps.
- Improved Learning Management Systems to increase engagement with resources.
POLYMATH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLNugegoda, Sri Lanka
ENGLISH TEACHER
04.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Meet parents and school management, maintain discipline in the classroom; methodically provide resources for lessons, simplify lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and assist students to prepare for examinations
- Assess and look after 60 + students' progress throughout the term and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and co-ordinate work
- Provide informative presentations to students regarding different areas of studies and ensure that all students fully comprehend all aspects
- Combined various English teaching methods and techniques to help students improve their results.
PRE SCHOOL - LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLNugegoda, Sri Lanka
CLASS TEACHER
01.2007 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to student who required extra guidance
- Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons to the students
- Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students
- Implementing the discipline & behavior policy of the school
- Updating student registers and attendance records
- Taking part in departmental, year group and staff meetings
- Carrying out detailed assessments of individual students
- Using a range of teaching styles and ICT in lessons
- Marking a student's course work and homework
- Hold Parents days' term wise, where presentations are given regarding the curriculum, Q & A's as well as statistics regarding the learner's progress.
LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLNugegoda, Sri Lanka
PRIMARY TEACHER ASSISTANT
01.2004 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to student who required extra guidance
- Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons to the students
- Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students.
- Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
Education
SRILANKA RED CROSS SOCIETYSRILANKA
First Aid - CPR & AED Training Child Care First Aid
2015
Open University of Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
Level 5 B.Ed. Honours in Primary Education from Primary Education
/2019 - /2020 (1 year)
Open University ColomboColombo, Sri Lanka
Lev 4 Dip in Early Childhood and Primary Education from Early Childhood Education
/2015 - /2016 (1 year)
NAITAColombo, Sri Lanka
NVQ Level 4 from Preschool Education
/2013
Lyceum Academy for Teacher EducationColombo, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Primary Education from Primary Education
/2005
St.Joseph's Girls School Nugegoda, Colombo
GCE A/L
/2002
St.Joseph's Girls SchoolNugegoda, Sri Lanka
GCE O/L
/1998
Skills
- Early Years teaching
- Child protection procedures
- Diverse teaching modalities
- Creative curriculum principles
- SEND teaching strategies
- Educational philosophies
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Observation methods
- Child development knowledge
- Student-centred learning
- Intervention processes
- Lesson and activity planning
- Childhood development reporting
- Inclusive learning techniques
- Curriculum knowledge
- Positive reinforcement
- Behaviour management
- Special needs assistance
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Diligent supervision
- Medication assistance
- Hygiene control
Accomplishments
- Effective Communication Child Psychology
- Curriculum Design Play Therapy
- Digital instruction Techniques Active Listening
- Lesson Planning Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Test & Assessment Design Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management Positive Attitude
- Captivating storyteller with ability to switch between multiple voices
- Innate talent in Dancing, Singing, and Choreography.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
ACADEMIC CO-ORDINATOR
MAPLE BEAR - CANADIAN SCHOOL, BAMBALAPITIYA, SRILANKA
03.2023 - Current
ENGLISH TEACHER
POLYMATH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
04.2022 - 02.2023
CLASS TEACHER
PRE SCHOOL - LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2021
PRIMARY TEACHER ASSISTANT
LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2004 - 01.2007
SRILANKA RED CROSS SOCIETY
First Aid - CPR & AED Training Child Care First Aid
Open University of Sri Lanka
Level 5 B.Ed. Honours in Primary Education from Primary Education
/2019 - /2020 (1 year)
Open University Colombo
Lev 4 Dip in Early Childhood and Primary Education from Early Childhood Education
/2015 - /2016 (1 year)
NAITA
NVQ Level 4 from Preschool Education
/2013
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
Diploma in Primary Education from Primary Education
/2005
St.Joseph's Girls School
GCE A/L
/2002
St.Joseph's Girls School
GCE O/L
/1998
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