Ashendri Amaratunge
Trainee Educational Psychologist & Special Needs Educator
Montréal,Canada
Summary
Passionate and dedicated trainee educational psychologist and special needs educator with a background in psychology and special needs education, seeking to leverage academic achievements and practical experience to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students. Committed to promoting inclusive and supportive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Special Needs Teacher
Kaleidoscope Classroom
02.2024 - Current
- As a freelance special education teacher, I work with children diagnosed with specific learning disorders, providing personalized instruction tailored to their unique needs
- I focus on developing their literacy, numeracy, and organizational skills using evidence-based strategies
- Collaborating with families, I create individualized learning plans and foster a supportive environment to help children build confidence and achieve academic progress
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Footsteps Preschool
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Maintained a safe environment for children at all times by adhering to established standards of care
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities
Trainee Educational Psychologist & Special Needs Educator
Institute of Cognitive Enhancement by Steiner College
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to a child's specific needs
- Conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- School Readiness Screening Tests
- Work with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists
Special Needs Teacher & Assistant Psychologist
Chitra Lane Children's Resource Centre
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Special Needs Education
- Assisting on conducting Psychological assessments such as WISC-V, WIAT-4, MSCA
- Worked under a licensed therapist to administer CBT based practices like ERP for kids with anxiety disorders and emotional regulation.
Psychology Intern
Child Adolescent and Family Services (CAFS)
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Gained hands-on experience supporting children, adolescents, and families
- Assisted with assessments, observed therapeutic interventions, and contributed to developing strategies to address emotional and behavioral challenges, enhancing practical skills and understanding of applied psychology
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Special Needs Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka
01.2024
Bachelor of Science (Bsc) - Psychology
Monash University Malaysia
Monash University, Malaysia11.2018
Monash University Foundation Year -
Monash University Foundation Year
01.2015
High School Diploma -
Bishop's College
01.2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Fast learner
- Leadership qualities
- Empathy and patience
- Multisensory teaching
- Talk therapy
- Functional behavior assessment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Footsteps Preschool
01.2025 - 01.2025
Freelance Special Needs Teacher
Kaleidoscope Classroom
02.2024 - Current
Trainee Educational Psychologist & Special Needs Educator
Institute of Cognitive Enhancement by Steiner College
01.2024 - 10.2024
Special Needs Teacher & Assistant Psychologist
Chitra Lane Children's Resource Centre
06.2019 - 10.2023
Psychology Intern
Child Adolescent and Family Services (CAFS)
11.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science (Bsc) - Psychology
Monash University Malaysia
Monash University Foundation Year -
Monash University Foundation Year
High School Diploma -
Bishop's College
Post Graduate Diploma - Special Needs Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka
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