Prarthana Liyana Gamage
Oakliegh East, Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Graduate Teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
ANZUK
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2022 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with special needs (Autism Spectrum Disorder/ADHD) students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
Teaching Assistant
Tradewind Australia
Melbourne, VIC
11.2022 - Current
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Pre-Service Teacher
Scoresby Secondary College
Scoresby, VIC
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Fostered safe and nurturing learning environment in classroom to promote student development
- Developed lesson plans according to curriculum
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Pre-Service Teacher
Dandenong High School
Dandenong, VIC
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Pre-Service Teacher
Mullauna College
Mitcham, Victoria
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Employed a variety of instructional aids, methods and materials to provide creative teachings.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet student's academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops on Trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Worked with MYLNS (Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support) support teachers and at-risk students to improve their outcomes.
Fund Administrator
HSBC Global Service Center
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 09.2019
Tutor
Self employed
Galle
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Prepared students for standardized tests, ACT exams and advanced course placements.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
Accountant
Lakna International (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 12.2017
Education
BBA - Management And Organisational Studies
University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka08.2013
Master of Accounting - Accounting
Southern Cross University
Melbourne06.2020
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) -
Victoria University
Melbourne09.2023
Skills
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Creative and Resourceful
- Learning Modalities
- Curriculum Development
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Instructional Design
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Powerpoint Knowledge
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Reference
1. Rev Shehan Ashantha Fernando
Diocesan Youth Chaplain
Catholic Diocese of Darwin
2 St John Court,
The Garden
NT 0820
fernando@darwin.catholic.org.au
08 8942 6014
2. Rt. Rev Charles Victor Gauci
Bishop of Darwin and Northern Territory
Catholic Diocese of Darwin
2 St John Court,
The Garden
NT 0820
+61 407 617 607
3. Sathya Rannulu
Numeracy Tutor
St. Peter’s College
Cranbourne
sathyarannulu@yahoo.com
+61 452 513 578
Certification
- Work With Children Check
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pre-Service Teacher
Scoresby Secondary College
06.2023 - 07.2023
Pre-Service Teacher
Dandenong High School
02.2023 - 03.2023
Teaching Assistant
Tradewind Australia
11.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
ANZUK
07.2022 - Current
Pre-Service Teacher
Mullauna College
05.2022 - 06.2022
Fund Administrator
HSBC Global Service Center
01.2018 - 09.2019
Accountant
Lakna International (Pvt) Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2017
Tutor
Self employed
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Work With Children Check
BBA - Management And Organisational Studies
University of Colombo
Master of Accounting - Accounting
Southern Cross University
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) -
Victoria University
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