Ranesha Goonesekera
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,11
Summary
Im a compassionate Preschool Teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with 13+ years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. I am dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines.
I facilitate clear communication between children, parents and fellow staff. I'm motivated to help each student succeed through personalized lessons.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
STEPS Early Childhood Development Centre
Moratuwa
01.2011 - Current
- Provide developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences.
- Assess children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Facilitate positive interactions between children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Encourage parents to participate in their child's education by providing feedback on classroom activities.
- Establish a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
- Maintaine accurate records of student progress in all areas of development.
- Create an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
- Organize field trips and special events to promote learning outside of the classroom setting.
- Supervise students during lunchtime, playtime and other recreational activities.
- Utilize effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
- Implemente behavior management techniques to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Support team members in creating meaningful curriculum for each age group.
- Engage with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their child's progress.
- Manage student portfolios while maintaining confidentiality of information shared.
- Participate in monthly meetings with administrators to assess program effectiveness.
- Adhere strictly to policies related to child abuse prevention as mandated by state law.
- Controll classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Openly exchange ideas and materials with coworkers.
- Identify children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Helpdesk Executive
Amadeus Lanka PVT LTD
Colombo
2008 - 2010
- Provided technical assistance to customers via phone, email, and online chat.
- Investigated customer inquiries and identified solutions to resolve their issues.
- Assessed customer needs and recommended appropriate products or services.
- Troubleshot hardware and software problems and escalated complex cases when needed.
- Trained new employees on helpdesk processes and procedures.
- Researched product information to answer customer questions accurately.
- Followed up with customers after resolution of their issues was completed.
- Generated reports related to helpdesk activities on a regular basis.
- Analyzed root causes of recurring problems to prevent future incidents.
- Built and maintained successful relationships with service providers, vendors, dealers and consumers.
Education
Diploma in Psychology & Counselling - Psychology
SITC Campus
Kandy01-2022
Certificate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Ladies’ College Department of Vocational Studies
Colombo01-2011
Diploma in Airline Fares/Ticketing, Reservations And Marketing -
International Airline Ticketing Academy
Colombo01-2008
London A/ Levels -
Ladies' College
01-2007
GCE Ordinary Level -
Convent of Our Lady of Victories
Moratuwa12-2004
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Multicultural Education
- Play-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Special Needs Support
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Arts and Craft
- Student Counseling
- Observational Skills
- Child Safety Procedures
- Bilingual in [Language]
Affiliations
· Member of the Girl Guides Movement
· Junior Prefect (1998)
· Member of the Health society
· President of the Environmental Society (2004)
· Member of the English Literary Society
· Member of the Library Society
· Member of the school Western Band
· Member of both the Junior and Senior choir
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
STEPS Early Childhood Development Centre
01.2011 - Current
Helpdesk Executive
Amadeus Lanka PVT LTD
2008 - 2010
Diploma in Psychology & Counselling - Psychology
SITC Campus
Certificate in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Ladies’ College Department of Vocational Studies
Diploma in Airline Fares/Ticketing, Reservations And Marketing -
International Airline Ticketing Academy
London A/ Levels -
Ladies' College
GCE Ordinary Level -
Convent of Our Lady of Victories