Purnika Dharmasena

• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
• Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Interfaced with Speech/Occupational therapists and administrators to address the needs of individual children, including those with medical conditions and disabilities.

• Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Fostered children's curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, and interactions, and most importantly, boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Enforced daily routines, transitions, and procedures to guarantee a sense of security and consistency.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.

• Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
• Delivered excellent customer service experiences by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Guiding colleagues to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
• Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the cafe.
• Work aligns with the Owner about new menu’s, revenue and how to maximize the sales.

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• Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
• Greet visitors or Callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Posting the food order through MICROS, and skills on POS system.
• Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift and run cash registers.
• Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
• Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.