Chandanie Wijesekara
Pre school/Montessori Director,Lead Teacher
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Owned and managed a Montessori preschool capacity of eighty children and managed more than ten teaching staff.
Certified Montessori Teacher with more than ten years of experience guiding self-directed elementary age students. Observant and curious career educator with deep love and passion for developing children via Montessori method. Dedicated to observing and guiding students to reach mastery of skills with maximum independence and ongoing love of learning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
CU Childrens Center CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance theoverall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Owner/Director /Montessori Primary Teacher
Radiance Montessori
Superior And Westminster, CO
2010 - 03.2020
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Maintained classroom supplies, inventory and stock.
- Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
- Delivered Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in safe and positive learning environment.
- Hired and trained staff.
Lead Teacher
Eugene Montessori School
Eugene, OR
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals as the montessori directress.
Pharmacist
Anti malaria campaign
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Education
Pharmacy Diploma - Pharmacy
Colombo Medical College
Sri LankaInternational Montessori Diploma 3years-6Years - Montessori Teacher Education
North American Montessori Center
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Lane Community College
Eugene, OREarly Childhood Education - Pre School Director
Front Range Community College
Westminster, COSkills
- Ability to encourage independence
- Curriculum design knowledge
- Self-directed activity
- Understanding of child development
- Patient
Accomplishments
- Promoted from In home montessori with six children to large Montessori inspired childcare center with capacity of eighty children in Five years.
- Recognized as Best montessori in Westminster 2017 and 2019 from award programe.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
CU Childrens Center CU Boulder
09.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher
Eugene Montessori School
01.2009 - 06.2010
Pharmacist
Anti malaria campaign
01.1995 - 01.1998
Owner/Director /Montessori Primary Teacher
Radiance Montessori
2010 - 03.2020
Pharmacy Diploma - Pharmacy
Colombo Medical College
International Montessori Diploma 3years-6Years - Montessori Teacher Education
North American Montessori Center
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Lane Community College
Early Childhood Education - Pre School Director
Front Range Community College
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