Thushanie Miskin

1. Highly motivated, adaptable, and disciplined with a positive “can do” attitude. 
2. Deeply committed to excellence in customer service.
3. Over seven years of successful experience.
4. Ability to establish great rapport with customers.
5. Creative thinker with sound analytical and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Association Montessori Internationale (A.M.I.) Diploma 1990 

The Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Successfully completed the course of studies including one year of practical work at three accredited Montessori houses of children.

Child Care Training Program – organized by York Professional Care & Education 

York Region, Ontario   2005 - Present

• Successfully completed Level 1 and 2.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MindTech Montessori Schools- Markham, Ontario   

Casa Teacher                                                                          Sep 2007 – June 2015

1. Teacher in charge of a class of 26 children (ages 2-5)
2. Planning and implementing a program for pre-school and elementary grade children
3. Preparation of classroom material regarding the physical, social, cognitive, and social development of the children
4. Safely monitor, supervise, guide, teach and protect the children in their daily routine at school and off-site trips etc.
5. Carry out a program geared to the needs, interests, and the style/pace of learning of the individual child
6. Maintain a consistent and effective level of discipline 
7. Prepare lesson plans, Montessori materials, report cards, evaluation reports, and other administrative duties
8. Maintain health, safety, and security procedures in accordance with prescribed policies, and undertake periodic fire drills.
9. Maintain appropriate, professional liaison with the parents.
10. Work co-operatively with colleagues to foster an environment of teamwork.

WORK EXPERIENCE - continued.

LincolnAlexander PublicSchool- Markham, Ontario   

School Assistant                                                                       Nov 2004 – June 2007

• Was responsible for the supervision of children during lunch breaks.

Cambridge Place Center for Early Learning- Scarborough, Ontario

Supply Teacher (part-time)                                                      Nov 1994 -       Mar 1995

Belvoir International School- Colombo, Sri Lanka

Teacher                                                                                   May 1994 -       Aug 1994

1. Planned and supervised a wide range of activities such as art, singing, storytelling, language, arithmetic, excursions, and supervised play for a class of 15 children.

Self-Employed - Colombo, Sri Lanka                                                  Nov 1993-         Mar 1994

1. Member of organizing committee: 50th Anniversary celebrations of A.M.I. 
2. Tutored children (ages 3-6) in Math and English.

Kanthi Peiris Montessori House of Children- Colombo, Sri Lanka

Teacher                                                                                   May 1990 -       Sep 1993

1. Teacher of a class of 25 children (ages 2-6).
2. All activities were diligently conducted according to the Montessori Method.
3. Conducted parent-teacher interviews and open houses.

VOLUNTEER WORK

LincolnAlexander PublicSchool- Markham, Ontario   2004-2007

Terraview-WillowfieldPublic School- Scarborough, Ontario     1998-2003

• Assisted in the library, field trips and fund-raising activities.
• Secretary of the School Council (Sep 2005 – 2006)

MindTech Montessori Schools- Markham, Ontario   

Casa Teacher                                                                          Sep 2007 – June 2015

1. Teacher in charge of a class of 26 children (ages 2-5)
2. Planning and implementing a program for pre-school and elementary grade children
3. Preparation of classroom material regarding the physical, social, cognitive, and social development of the children
4. Safely monitor, supervise, guide, teach and protect the children in their daily routine at school and off-site trips etc.
5. Carry out a program geared to the needs, interests, and the style/pace of learning of the individual child
6. Maintain a consistent and effective level of discipline 
7. Prepare lesson plans, Montessori materials, report cards, evaluation reports, and other administrative duties
8. Maintain health, safety, and security procedures in accordance with prescribed policies, and undertake periodic fire drills.
9. Maintain appropriate, professional liaison with the parents.
10. Work co-operatively with colleagues to foster an environment of teamwork.

Association Montessori Internationale (A.M.I.) Diploma 1990 

The Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Successfully completed the course of studies including one year of practical work at three accredited Montessori houses of children