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MARIAN PONWEERA

Cranbourne West,VIC

Summary

To find a gainful employment opportunity in a place. Where I could further enhance my skills and experiences while employing my knowledge productively for my employer and developing my career path. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator (casual)

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided optimal care and academic support to students ages 15 months to 6 years age
  • Organizing Classroom activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • Assisted with potty training in children 2 years old & Nappy changing as a hygiene and safety manner
  • Help children during Lunch time and including cleanup
  • Encouraged students to actively play and explore new things with classmates
  • Facilitated outdoor learning experiences and the involvement of nature as much as possible
  • Always followed school policies and regulations regarding safety and school procedures.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.

Pre School-Teacher

St. George International Montessori
09.2010 - 07.2013
  • Three years of hands-on experience as a Preschool Teacher
  • Highly experienced in developing and implementing programs that assist in early childhood development
  • Hands on experience in implementing early age curriculum in accordance with school directives and guidelines
  • In depth knowledge of assessing developmental needs of students and working towards fulfilling them suitably
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to teach all children with dignity and respect
  • Profound ability to build interpersonal relationships
  • Demonstrated exceptional aptitude for handling preschoolers thereby bringing about promotion from assistant preschool teacher within six months of work.
  • Assisted and supervised 25-30 children through entire school day.

Receptionists

Colombo Cargo Express PTY LTD
05.2009 - 07.2010
  • Highly skilled in answering multiple line phone system and handling multiple incoming calls
  • In-depth knowledge of directing callers to the right person
  • Able to provide exceptional customer service to visitors and coworkers
  • Excellent knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
  • Able to give accurate and detailed information to visitors and callers
  • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
  • Demonstrated ability of updating appointment calendars, schedules and maintaining conference rooms
  • Proven record of performing clerical duties such as scanning, photocopying, and collating
  • Thorough understanding of monitoring visitor access and issuing passes
  • Comprehensive knowledge of keeping reception area organized
  • Substantial knowledge of ordering, receiving, and maintaining office supplies
  • Knowledge of ordering lunches for meetings.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.

Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE - Early Childhood Education

TAFE
NSW
04.2024

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING - Montessori Teacher Education

St. George Reacher Training Institiue
Sri Lanka
08.2013

High School Diploma -

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
03.2007

High School Diploma -

Aquinas University College
Sri Lanka
01.2007

High School Diploma -

IDM Computer Studies (pvt) LTD
Sri Lanka
10.2003

High School Diploma -

St Sebastian Girls School
Sri Lanka
04.2003

GED -

St Sebastian Girls School
Sri Lanka
12.2000

Skills

  • Excellent presentation & communication skills
  • Proven time management skills with excellent analytical, organizational and leadership skills
  • Very strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Go-getter attitude with an ability to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, and methods
  • Proven ability to effectively handle and multi-task with minimal direction from superiors
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact, poise, and diplomacy
  • Fantastic team player and work well autonomously
  • Bright personality, flexible work attitude, hardworking and enthusiastic
  • Capability to handle high volume of work in the most effective manner
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet research and applications
  • Academic Goals
  • Student Relations
  • Lesson Planning
  • Continuing Education

Career Overview

  • Montessori Academy, Educator (casual), 10/2022 – Present, Provided optimal care and academic support to students ages 15 months to 6 years age., Organizing Classroom activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers., Assisted with potty training in children 2 years old & Nappy changing as a hygiene and safety manner., Help children during Lunch time and including cleanup., Encouraged students to actively play and explore new things with classmates., Facilitated outdoor learning experiences and the involvement of nature as much as possible., Always followed school policies and regulations regarding safety and school procedures.
  • St. George International Montessori, Pre School-Teacher, 09/2010 – 07/2013, Three years of hands-on experience as a Preschool Teacher, Highly experienced in developing and implementing programs that assist in early childhood development., Hands on experience in implementing early age curriculum in accordance with school directives and guidelines., In depth knowledge of assessing developmental needs of students and working towards fulfilling them suitably, Strong organizational skills, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Proven ability to teach all children with dignity and respect., Profound ability to build interpersonal relationships., Demonstrated exceptional aptitude for handling preschoolers thereby bringing about promotion from assistant preschool teacher within six months of work.
  • Colombo Cargo Express PTY LTD, Receptionists, 05/2009 – 07/2010, Highly skilled in answering multiple line phone system and handling multiple incoming calls., In-depth knowledge of directing callers to the right person, Able to provide exceptional customer service to visitors and coworkers., Excellent knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, Able to give accurate and detailed information to visitors and callers., Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications, Demonstrated ability of updating appointment calendars, schedules and maintaining conference rooms, Proven record of performing clerical duties such as scanning, photocopying, and collating, Thorough understanding of monitoring visitor access and issuing passes, Comprehensive knowledge of keeping reception area organized., Substantial knowledge of ordering, receiving, and maintaining office supplies, Knowledge of ordering lunches for meetings

Personal Information

Residency: Permanent residence

References

Will be provided on request.

Timeline

Educator (casual)

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2023

Pre School-Teacher

St. George International Montessori
09.2010 - 07.2013

Receptionists

Colombo Cargo Express PTY LTD
05.2009 - 07.2010

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE - Early Childhood Education

TAFE

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING - Montessori Teacher Education

St. George Reacher Training Institiue

High School Diploma -

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka

High School Diploma -

Aquinas University College

High School Diploma -

IDM Computer Studies (pvt) LTD

High School Diploma -

St Sebastian Girls School

GED -

St Sebastian Girls School
MARIAN PONWEERA