PIYUMI SANIKA HEWAPATHIRANA
Vancouver
Summary
Childcare professional with hands-on experience in creating safe and nurturing environment for children. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in child supervision, activity planning, and effective communication with both children and parents. Known for fostering positive relationships and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer- Daycare Assistant
Heads Starts Daycare Center
01.2025 - Current
- Engage children in stimulating play-based learning experiences, such as arts and crafts, storytime, and sensory activities
- Assist daycare staff in supervising and monitoring children in a safe and supportive environment during scheduled daycare hours
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Secondary School Teacher
Devi Balika Vidyalaya,
12.2017 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka
- Delivered Advanced Level Accounting lessons, ensuring a strong grasp of financial and managerial concepts
- Prepared students for GCE A/L with structured lessons, assessments, and personalized support
- Assessed student performance through tests, assignments, and projects, providing constructive feedback
- Guided students on career pathways in accounting, finance, and business
- Organized educational workshops, field visits, and seminars to enhance practical learning
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues, and parents to track and improve student progress
Secondary School Teacher
Lyceum International School
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Taught advanced-level business Studies for both Cambridge and National syllabi, ensuring comprehensive subject understanding
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students needing additional assistance, improving their overall academic performance.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
Secondary Teacher Accounting and Business Studies
Wyicherly International School
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepared students for Edexcel examinations with structured lessons, assessments, and personalized support
- Assessed student performance through tests, assignments, and projects, providing constructive feedback
- Organized educational workshops, field visits, and seminars to enhance practical learning
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in faculty committees and volunteering at events.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips, enriching the educational experience for students beyond the classroom.
Education Assistant
Fairy Land Pre-School
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Provided support for students to aid their study
- Aided teacher in conducting workshops or offering extra help to students
- Maintained records of daily attendance for each student/group of students
- Assisted students with special needs to participate in extracurricular activities and sports
Education
Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) -
Western Community College
04.2025
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
12.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of Colombo
02.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Colombo
09.2011
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Problem - Solving
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Records management
- Child assessment
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Calendaring and scheduling
Additional Information
Provided on request, Provided on request
Special Duties
- Head of commerce society in the school
- Head of Business Plan Competition Committee for the school
- Teacher in Charge of school handball club
- Teacher in Charge of School Cooperative Society (Treasurer)
Languages
English
Timeline
Volunteer- Daycare Assistant
Heads Starts Daycare Center
01.2025 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Devi Balika Vidyalaya,
12.2017 - 09.2023
Secondary School Teacher
Lyceum International School
09.2015 - 12.2017
Secondary Teacher Accounting and Business Studies
Wyicherly International School
09.2012 - 08.2015
Education Assistant
Fairy Land Pre-School
01.2010 - 09.2012
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Colombo
Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) -
Western Community College
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