Chathuri Maheshika
Sandringham,New Zealand
Summary
Accomplished educator with over 5 years of experience at institutions such as Colombo International School, specializing in classroom management and adaptability for students aged 7-12 with diverse needs. As the leader of the ESL department, successfully enhanced resource efficiency and student engagement through innovative teaching strategies that prioritize inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Reliever
Randstad Education
Auckland, Auckland
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Adventureland Child Care Center
Mount Roskill, Auckland
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored various learning styles of children.
- Collaborated with preschool-aged children to support early development.
- Supported daily activity management and engagement.
- Supervised children's outdoor recreational activities.
- Assisting the head teacher with various tasks.
Teacher
Colombo International School
Colombo
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons based on the approved curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and learning objectives
- Use diverse teaching strategies and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
- I have 3.5 years of experience working as a Math Assistant, ESL teacher, and Teacher Assistant, supporting students in Year 3 to Year 6 (ages 8 to 12) with varied learning needs and styles
- Worked as a Teacher in Charge of the ESL department, overseeing curriculum development, resource management, and student progress tracking for children aged 7-12
Teacher
Cambridge International School
Colombo
02.2014 - 12.2016
- I worked as a Grade 2 teacher for two years, managing students with diverse learning styles and supporting children with various learning disabilities
Education
Master's - Early Childhood Education
NZTC
Auckland, New Zealand05-2026
BA (Hons) - English and TESOL
Coventry University
U.K05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Pearson BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma Teaching
Gateway Graduate School
Sri LankaSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Inclusivity
- Classroom Management
- Creativity
- Resourcefulness
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- I participated in sports such as netball, triple jump, high jump, hurdles, and long jump, and I received awards for them.
Accomplishments
- I have been appointed as the Head Teacher of the ESL Department.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Casual Reliever
Randstad Education
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Adventureland Child Care Center
12.2024 - Current
Teacher
Colombo International School
08.2021 - 08.2024
Teacher
Cambridge International School
02.2014 - 12.2016
Master's - Early Childhood Education
NZTC
BA (Hons) - English and TESOL
Coventry University
Some College (No Degree) - Pearson BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma Teaching
Gateway Graduate School
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