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Kalpana Sukanth

Sandringham

Summary

I am a passionate educator with a science background and over15 years of experience teaching children across primary and secondary levels. Currently working toward a preschool teacher qualification in New Zealand, I am dedicated to expanding my expertise to support the unique needs of early childhood learners. My strength lies in creating engaging, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments that foster curiosity and cater to individual developmental milestones. With patience, empathy, and adaptability, I am committed to inspiring a lifelong love of learning and ensuring every child feels valued and encouraged. My strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and ability to connect with children and families make me eager to contribute to a preschool setting, laying a solid foundation for each child’s growth and success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher (Secondary, Coverup – Primary)

St. Mary's College
01.2011 - 01.2024
  • Permanent (Full time), St. Mary's College, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Responsibilities (Coverup - Primary):

  • Designing and delivering age-appropriate, engaging lessons and activities that promote cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development
  • Promoting creativity and a love for learning through play-based and hands-on activities
  • Introducing foundational concepts like numbers, letters, colors, shapes, and pre-literacy and pre-math skills
  • Ensuring their safety during classroom activities, outdoor play, and meals
  • Working with other teachers, aides, and staff to create cohesive educational experiences
  • Fostering positive relationships with children of all ages
  • Responsibilities (Secondary):
  • Utilized a variety of teaching strategies, including inquiry-based learning and project-based learning, to cater to diverse learning styles
  • Engaged in alignment of lesson plans
  • Observing and documenting children’s progress to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones
  • Teaching children how to think critically and resolve conflicts independently
  • Monitored and assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to parents to support academic growth
  • Assisted students with exam preparation and assignments, focusing on strengthening the understanding of key scientific concepts
  • 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.

Science Teacher (Secondary Education)

Vincent Girls' High School
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Permanent (Full time), Vincent Girls' High School, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Education

Open University

Master of Science - undefined

University of Peradeniya

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Eastern University

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in using educational technology tools for enhancing teaching and learning
  • Strong classroom management abilities
  • Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement

Training

  • Participated in professional development workshops focused on integrating technology in classroom management techniques.
  • Participated in workshops focusing on improving leadership abilities as a mentor teacher, sectional head in relation to broader school initiatives.
  • Attended workshops focused on comprehending educational law, ethics, and professional norms.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teacher (Secondary, Coverup – Primary)

St. Mary's College
01.2011 - 01.2024

Science Teacher (Secondary Education)

Vincent Girls' High School
01.2005 - 01.2011

Master of Science - undefined

University of Peradeniya

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Eastern University

Postgraduate Diploma - Education

Open University
Kalpana Sukanth