Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline
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Sithmi Pamudika Liyanapathirana

Ellerslie

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

I seek an opportunity that will assist me to grow and learn in my teaching journey here in New Zealand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Bear Park Early Learning Center
09.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Has also worked as the room-coordinator (head-teacher)
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Education

English IELTS – Listening -7 -

Reading – 7, Writing -6, Speaking – 6.5, Overall 7 French Language course -

Alliance Francaise De Colombo

Chines Language course -

Long Hua Cultural Institute
Sri Lanka

Bachelor in Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
New Zealand
10.2022

Certificate level in Early Learning -

Mother’s Touch International Academy
Sri Lanka
06.2019

Foundation course in Business & IT -

Saegis Campus
Sri Lanka
07.2018

Skills

  • Fluent in Sinhala (Lanuage used in Sri Lanka) and English
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to different environments with confidence
  • A co-operative and supportive team member
  • Dedicated and committed
  • Honesty and loyalty
  • Flexible
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Empathy and patience
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

Team work & Volunteer Experience: An active member of LEO District 302 A2, Sri Lanka (2018/2019)


Extra-curricular activities:

*International Dance Teachers Association Amateur Gold –Latin Dancing - Honors

Activities

* International Dance Teachers Association Amateur Silver –Latin Dancing Honors

* United Kingdom Alliance Latin American Bronze – Honors

*El Latino Dance sport Championship Sri Lanka 2015 – Latin American Amateur Open – 1st Runners up *14th Sabha Open Dance sport Championship Malaysia 2014

Latin American – Amateur Rising Star – 1st Runner up

Latin American – Amateur Open – 1st Runner up

*Dance sport Sri Lanka 2014 – Amateur Rising Star – Runners up

*Dancefest Sri Lanka 2013 - Pre Amateur – Latin American - Winner

*Dancefest Sri Lanka 2013 – Amateur Rising Star – Latin American – Winner

*Footwork Dance sport Championship Sri Lanka 2013

Pre Amateur – Latin American – Runners up

Amateur Rising Star - - Latin American – 2nd Runners up

*El Latino Dance sport Championship Sri Lanka 2013–Amateur Rising Star - Winner

*El Latino Dance sport Championship 2012 junior under 14 – 2nd place

*Dancefest 2011 – Junior Latin American – 2nd Place

*1st Sri Lanka International Rhythm World Dance Championship 2011 –

Latin American Ladies Solo –Winner

*Artistic Dance sport Championships Sri Lanka 2010 – Junior under 15 – Winner

*Footwork International Dancing Championship 2010 – Junior under 12 –

Latin American – Runners up, Latin American Solo – 2nd Runners Up

Affiliations

  • Team work & Volunteer Experiene: An active member of LEO District 302 A2, Sri Lanka (2018/2019)
  • Extra-curricular activities:

*International Dance Teachers Association Amateur Gold –Latin Dancing - Honors

Activities

* International Dance Teachers Association Amateur Silver –Latin Dancing Honors

* United Kingdom Alliance Latin American Bronze – Honors

*El Latino Dance sport Championship Sri Lanka 2015 – Latin American Amateur Open – 1st Runners up

*14th Sabha Open Dance sport Championship Malaysia 2014

Latin American – Amateur Rising Star – 1st Runner up

Latin American – Amateur Open – 1st Runner up

*Dance sport Sri Lanka 2014 – Amateur Rising Star – Runners up

*Dancefest Sri Lanka 2013 - Pre Amateur – Latin American - Winner

*Dancefest Sri Lanka 2013 – Amateur Rising Star – Latin American – Winner

*Footwork Dance sport Championship Sri Lanka 2013

Pre Amateur – Latin American – Runners up

Amateur Rising Star - - Latin American – 2nd Runners up

*El Latino Dance sport Championship Sri Lanka 2013–Amateur Rising Star - Winner

*El Latino Dance sport Championship 2012 junior under 14 – 2nd place

*Dancefest 2011 – Junior Latin American – 2nd Place

*1st Sri Lanka International Rhythm World Dance Championship 2011 –

Latin American Ladies Solo –Winner

*Artistic Dance sport Championships Sri Lanka 2010 – Junior under 15 – Winner

*Footwork International Dancing Championship 2010 – Junior under 12 –

Latin American – Runners up, Latin American Solo – 2nd Runners Up

Interests

  • Dancing
  • Music
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Hiking
  • Road Trips
  • Being with nature

Timeline

Teacher

Bear Park Early Learning Center
09.2019 - Current

Reading – 7, Writing -6, Speaking – 6.5, Overall 7 French Language course -

Alliance Francaise De Colombo

English IELTS – Listening -7 -

Chines Language course -

Long Hua Cultural Institute

Bachelor in Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College

Certificate level in Early Learning -

Mother’s Touch International Academy

Foundation course in Business & IT -

Saegis Campus

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