Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Hobbies and interests
Career goals
Timeline
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Ishama Neranji Rajapakshe Rajapakshe Pathirage

Watford,Watford

Summary

Energetic Montessori Teacher with strong experience guiding young children’s learning and development. Specialises in fostering a nurturing, stimulating classroom that encourages curiosity and independence. Skilled in Montessori principles and the EYFS, with a talent for designing engaging, hands-on activities. Dedicated to supporting children’s holistic growth while building positive relationships with parents and colleagues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Montessori Directress

Leavesden Montessori house
Watford, Hertfordshire
01.2022 - Current
  • Inspire young minds through calm, child-led environment rooted in Montessori and EYFS principles.
  • Nurture independence, creativity, and confidence by guiding purposeful play and practical life skills.
  • Build strong relationships with children and families, tailor learning to individual needs, and create engaging, developmentally rich spaces that support holistic growth.
  • Committed to reflective practice, safeguarding, and lifelong learning.

Primary Class - Sectional Head

LadyBirds Montessori School
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities, promoting inclusive education.

Lead Montessori Directress

Noah's Ark AMI Montessori House of Children
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Designed welcoming and engaging learning environment, supporting children’s overall development through Montessori methods.
  • Organized both indoor and outdoor classroom projects and offered personalized support to children with learning challenges.

Assistant Montessori Directress

Noah's Ark AMI Montessori House of Children
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Delivered individualized support to students needing extra assistance, fostering their confidence and academic growth.
  • Developed engaging teaching materials, including visual aids and interactive tools, to improve lesson effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated positive behaviour and built strong, lasting connections with students.

Education

Level 3 - Early Years Educator

Maria Montessori Institute
United Kingdom
07.2024 - 12.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Montessori

AMI Training Centre
Sri Lanka
04.2015 - 04.2017

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Montessori material usage
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge
  • Child observations
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Safeguarding & child protection
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent–teacher communication
  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Creative thinking
  • Positive attitude
  • Energetic

Affiliations

  • Passionate about reading, collecting books, cross-stitch, and painting— hobbies that inspire creativity, focus, and expression. A devoted animal lover who values compassion, responsibility, and the calming influence of animals on well-being.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Safeguarding
  • Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
  • Recognising and preventing FGM
  • Prevent Duty
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Online Safety in Early Years - NDNA
  • Baby Room Leader - NDNA
  • Effective Leadership and Management - NDNA

Hobbies and interests

  • Passionate about reading, collecting books, cross-stitch, and painting—hobbies that inspire creativity, focus, and expression. A devoted animal lover who values compassion, responsibility, and the calming influence of animals on well-being.

Career goals

  • I aim to excel in my current role while gaining more experience in nursery settings, developing my skills in early years education, and making a meaningful, lasting impact on children's learning, growth, and overall development.

Timeline

Level 3 - Early Years Educator

Maria Montessori Institute
07.2024 - 12.2024

Montessori Directress

Leavesden Montessori house
01.2022 - Current

Primary Class - Sectional Head

LadyBirds Montessori School
08.2020 - 12.2021

Lead Montessori Directress

Noah's Ark AMI Montessori House of Children
05.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Montessori Directress

Noah's Ark AMI Montessori House of Children
08.2017 - 05.2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Montessori

AMI Training Centre
04.2015 - 04.2017
Ishama Neranji Rajapakshe Rajapakshe Pathirage