Posala Serasinghe
AUCKLAND,AUK
Summary
Dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in early childhood education, skilled in managing diverse classrooms of young learners, including those with special needs. Committed to developing innovative lesson plans and assessments that foster student growth and engagement while maintaining strong communication with parents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher
Olive International School
, Qatar
01.2016 - 03.2026
- Responsible for handling a class of 30 students of age group 5-6 years including Special needs kids.
- Teaching about basics of regular life eating, talking, and behavior.
- Prepare lesson plans and methods of assessment.
- Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Conducting group activities.
- Conducting small tests monthly for checking their development and grasping status.
- Meeting with fellow teacher to prepare and outline lessons.
- Coordinating with the parents and updating about their child's development and performance.
Class Teacher
Bright Future International School
, Qatar
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for handling a class of 30 students of age group 4-5 years.
- Teaching about basics of regular life eating, talking, and behavior.
- Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Conducting group activities.
- Responsible for their physical and mental development.
- Meeting with fellow teacher to prepare and outline lessons.
- Coordinating with the parents and updating about their child's development and performance.
- Conducting small tests monthly for checking their development and grasping status.
- Preparation of progress charts.
- Completing timely and accurate documentation.
Assistant Teacher
Apple Tree Nursery
, Qatar
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Work alongside teaching staff to ensure children safety and welfare within the classroom.
- Support and supervise children who need extra support to complete tasks. (Special Needs)
- Provide regular feedback to individual child or groups of children on their learning.
- Undertake children record keeping, gather and report information from ongoing observations and assessments.
- Prepare and routinely maintain classroom materials/resources/displays. Assist children in their use, clear up afterwards and display children work.
- Assist with the supervision of children out of lesson times, on the playground during playtime and lunchtimes and accompany trips and other out of lesson activities with the teacher as required.
Education
Master of Contemporary Education - Educational Leadership And Management
AcademyEX
09-2027
Certificate in Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities -
The Open University of Sri Lanka
12-2023
Pre and Primary Teacher's Training Advanced Diploma - Language Awareness and Classroom Management
American TESOL Institute
12-2015
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
- Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
- Email (mail merge, filters, folders, rules)
- Presentations/Slideshows (PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/28/86
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Driving License: Sri Lankan International Driving License, Qatar Driving License
Hobbies and Interests
- Art and Craftwork
- Listening to music
- Swimming
Timeline
Class Teacher
Olive International School
01.2016 - 03.2026
Class Teacher
Bright Future International School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Teacher
Apple Tree Nursery
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Contemporary Education - Educational Leadership And Management
AcademyEX
Certificate in Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities -
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Pre and Primary Teacher's Training Advanced Diploma - Language Awareness and Classroom Management
American TESOL Institute