Diana Barbara Clogstoun

English Teacher – Primary

Polymath International School

Navinna, Sri Lanka

Tel: 071*******

Email: adt4t9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

An organized professional with proven teaching, guidance, and counselling skills. Possess a strong track record in improving test scores and teaching effectively. Ability to be a team player and resolve problems and conflicts professionally. Skilled at communicating complex information in a simple and entertaining manner. Looking to contribute my knowledge and skills in a school that offers a genuine opportunity for career progression SKILLS

Effective Communication Child Psychology

Curriculum Design Play Therapy

Digital instruction Techniques Active Listening

Lesson Planning Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Test & Assessment Design Differentiated Instruction Classroom Management Positive Attitude

Captivating storyteller with ability to switch between multiple voices.

Innate talent in Dancing, Singing, and Choreography. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENGLISH TEACHER – PRIMARY - POLYMATH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – SINCE APRIL 2022

Meet parents and school management, maintain discipline in the classroom; methodically provide resources for lessons, simplify lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and assist students to prepare for examinations.

Assess and look after 60 + students progress throughout the term and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and co-ordinate work.

Provide informative presentations to students regarding different areas of studies and ensure that all students fully comprehend all aspects.

Combined various English teaching methods and techniques to help students improve their results.

CLASS TEACHER – PRE – SCHOOL – MAMA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL – JANUARY – APRIL 2022

Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to students who required extra guidance.

Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons to the students.

Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons organized healthy group discussions and mentored troubled students.

ASSISSTANT SECTIONAL HEAD – PRE-PRIMARY – LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2021

Undertake full responsibility for all matters relating to the Preprimary section in the absence of the Headmistress.

Work flexibility in the presence of the Headmistress to assist the smooth day to day management of the preprimary working closely with staff of all designations.

Teach in classes across the Preprimary section, demonstrating excellence in professional classroom practice.

Assist the Headmistress in monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning including assessment, recording and reporting pupils’ attainment to all statutory bodies.

Assist the Headmistress in the Preprimary school self-evaluation process.

Effectively lead the areas of responsibility developing policy and practice and ensuring effective self-evaluation.

VISITING LECTURER - SINCE 2021 – TEACHER EDUCATOR Level 3/4

LEEDS CAMPUS – TEACHER EDUCATION CENTRE

• Language development for preschool teacher

• Organizing and Managing preschool

• Child Development.

• Create an appropriate learning – teaching environment

LYCEUM TEACHER TRAINING ACADAMY – NUGEGODA

• Development of Mathematics skills for Early Childhood and Primary Teachers

Using a variety of teaching and assessment methods to ensure that defined learning objectives are met.

Raising teaching standards to the highest level possible.

Marking and assessing students’ coursework and commenting accordingly.

Acting as personal tutor by giving first-line support and mentoring to students.

Ensuring that module design and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the University.

Providing constructive and developmental feedback to students.

Creating a stimulating learning environment.

Acting as a point of contact for communications to and from students.

Contributing to the design of modules with other colleagues.

Getting feedback from students on their learning experience.

Carrying out other duties, commensurate with the post that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

CLASS TEACHER - PRE SCHOOL - LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - 2007 – 2021

Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to student who required extra guidance.

Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons to the students.

Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students.

Implementing the discipline & behavior policy of the school.

Updating student registers and attendance records.

Taking part in departmental, year group and staff meetings.

Carrying out detailed assessments of individual students.

Using a range of teaching styles and ICT in lessons.

Marking a student’s course work and homework.

Hold Parents days’ term wise, where presentations are given regarding the curriculum, Q & A’s as well as statistics regarding the learner’s progress. PRIMARY TEACHER ASSISTANT – GRADE 2 - LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – 2004 TO 2007

Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to student who required extra guidance.

Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons to the students.

Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students. ENGLISH/ELOCUTON TUTOR – SINCE 2004

Tutor with over 18 years of experience teaching English as a second language. Skilled at conveying complex knowledge in a simple and concise way. Conducted classes joining Mohan Lal Grero Foundation. 2004 – 2019 (Free English Classes)

Help students by providing weekly progress notes, self-learning objectives and tracking their improvements with the government curriculum and achieve exceptional exam results.

Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.

Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.

Worked with an average of 4 to 8 students per class.

Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.

Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.

Conducted home visits for students experiencing personal, family or school-related difficulties.

Functioned as part of a team of administration, faculty and support service personnel to encourage student's academic success.

Provided referral linkage to school-based support services and community resources. YOUTUBE PRESENTER

DP Education – DP Kids - Grade 2 – English Language – 100 Lessons Presents the Grade 2 government English Curriculum with innovative power point presentations and classroom activities according to lessons.

ONLINE TUTOR –

Araliya Tutors – NEW YORK

Teaches Sinhala to foreign kids in English, engaged with Araliya tutors which is established in New York. D’s Station – Education Hub

Founder of D’s Station Online Education hub which provides support to children in all subjects. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

INNOVATUS CAMPUS

Following the BA in Early Childhood Education

NVQ 4 - Pre School-Teacher - Obtained by NAITA and TVEC

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION- completed at The Open University in SriLanka

DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY EDUCATION- Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education.

BRITISH COUNCIL PARTNER SCHOOLS

Completed an online course in Understanding Child Protection

COLOMBO UNIVERSITY -

English language for Teachers – Certificate course

Actively participated in the Seminar organized by THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES

(ESI), in partnership with the center for the 4th & 5th Rs Asia, facilitated by Emmanuel M. Rentoy entitled

o THE PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS: Agents of Character Formation o CREATING A KIND & CARING CLASSROOM

o URGENCY OF CHARACTER FORMATION: CLASSROOM STRATEGIES o GRIT, RESILIENCE & EMPATHY: 3 Essential Virtues for the Digital Generation o EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Stop Disciplining, Start Managing

ADVANCE LEVEL – Obtained 3 S’s in Mathematics stream

ORDINARY LEVEL – Obtained 4 D’s, 3 C’s and 1 S

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