Hiruni Mihiliya Fonseka Compagngnage
East York,ON
Summary
Driven by a passion for fostering young minds, I leveraged my expertise in building positive relationships and creating learning opportunities for young learners to enhance student learning and well-being. By integrating creative teaching strategies and maintaining effective parent-teacher communication, I significantly contributed to a nurturing and inclusive educational environment, showcasing my commitment to excellence and teamwork in early childhood education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Early Childhood Educator
Lescon Childcare Centre
North York , ON
02.2022 - Current
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Improved literacy skills in young learners by incorporating storytelling, songs, and reading materials into lessons.
- Continuously pursued professional growth opportunities through participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, and coursework to stay current with best practices within the early childhood education field.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Elementary Teacher
Horizon College International
Colombo , Sri Lanka
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
Elementary English Teacher
ESOL International
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Diploma In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON06.2024
Diploma In Primary Teacher Training - Education
American College of Higher Education
Colombo , Sri Lanka09.2019
Skills
Parent-Teacher Communication
Classroom Organization
Art and music appreciation
Lesson Plan Creation
Observation and Documentation
Maintaining safety
Individualized support
Valid State license
Classroom Management
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Creative Thinking
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Emotional Support and Development
Relationship Building
School Policy and Rules Enforcement
Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Teamwork and Collaboration
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Motor Skill Development
Languages
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Supply Early Childhood Educator
Lescon Childcare Centre
02.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Horizon College International
09.2018 - 01.2022
Elementary English Teacher
ESOL International
08.2017 - 09.2018
Diploma In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Diploma In Primary Teacher Training - Education
American College of Higher Education