Imeshika Kahawala Gamage
St Kilda,VIC
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Richmond Multicultural Children's Centre, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Leveraged creative teaching strategies and classroom management to enhance student learning experiences, achieving significant improvements in engagement and development. Skilled in curriculum planning and special needs support, adept at driving educational success in diverse learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Richmond Multicultural Children's Centre
07.2024 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into classroom.
- Enhanced students' physical coordination and teamwork skills with structured group activities during physical education sessions.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Encouraged creative expression among students through introduction of weekly art projects.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
3 Year Old Kinder Teacher
Guardian Childcare and Education
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on Product or Service and assigned duties.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of Number employees in Type establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
3 and 4 Year Room Leader (Pre-Prep Teacher)
Little Paddington Early Years Centre and Kindergar
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Kindergarten Assistant 3-4 Year Old
Danm Nellie Melba Kindergarten
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs or learning challenges under the guidance of lead teachers and support specialists.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Promoted healthy habits by implementing nutrition education lessons as part of the kindergarten curriculum regularly integrating physical activity breaks during class time.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects into the kindergarten curriculum.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and families in order to refine teaching practices and enhance student outcomes.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing classroom dynamics or unforeseen circumstances ensuring seamless transitions minimal disruptions learning experiences.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the kindergarten setting.
- Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies designed to meet individualized goals based on each child''s unique strengths weaknesses interests.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Kinder Teacher
Brighton Street Early Learning Centre
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on Product or Service and assigned duties.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of Number employees in Type establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Educator/ Second In-charge/Kindergarten Assistant
Bridge Darebin Children's Service
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with educational research and pedagogical strategies.
- Integrated feedback from students and parents to continuously improve teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs or learning challenges under the guidance of lead teachers and support specialists.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and families in order to refine teaching practices and enhance student outcomes.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Childcare Educator
Kool Kidz Child Care
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Education
Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood And Primary - Education
Melbourne Polytechnic
Preston, VICBachelor Of Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC07.2024
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Selmar Institute
Melbourne, VIC08.2017
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Certificate 3 in Child Care
ACECQA Recognise 12.2011
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Curriculum Planning
- Social skills
- Early Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Emotional Support
- Educational Games
- Student assessment
- Special Needs Support
- Child Development
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Behavior Modeling
- Student needs assessment
- Health and safety
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Community involvement
- IEP specialist
- Music and Movement
- Fine Motor Skills
- Science Exploration
- Gross Motor Skills
- Language proficiency
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Creative Thinking
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Special Education
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Educational Materials Development
- Interactive Teaching
- Computer Proficiency
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Activity Planning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Learning Strategies
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Social Development Activities
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Richmond Multicultural Children's Centre
07.2024 - Current
3 and 4 Year Room Leader (Pre-Prep Teacher)
Little Paddington Early Years Centre and Kindergar
05.2023 - 07.2023
Kindergarten Assistant 3-4 Year Old
Danm Nellie Melba Kindergarten
01.2023 - 04.2023
3 Year Old Kinder Teacher
Guardian Childcare and Education
07.2022 - 04.2024
Kinder Teacher
Brighton Street Early Learning Centre
03.2021 - 10.2022
Educator/ Second In-charge/Kindergarten Assistant
Bridge Darebin Children's Service
01.2017 - 05.2021
Childcare Educator
Kool Kidz Child Care
05.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood And Primary - Education
Melbourne Polytechnic
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Selmar Institute
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Certificate 3 in Child Care
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