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Imeshi Nugawela

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Hello! I’m Imeshi Nugawela, an educator with over eleven years in Early Childhood and Primary Education, plus experience in customer service.

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Hello! I’m Imeshi Nugawela, an educator with over eleven years in Early Childhood and Primary Education, plus experience in customer service. I’m passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences and collaborating with families and colleagues to support every child’s growth. I thrive in both independent and team settings and am motivated to contribute my strengths to new opportunities in Australia.

I’m currently advancing my credentials with a Master of Counselling and a Health Science degree, equipping me to support learners and families holistically. My strengths include leadership, mentoring, clear communication, and adaptability under challenging conditions. I look forward to applying these skills in a role that combines education and counselling to make a positive impact.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Sinhala, SinhaleseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 13 roles

Front of House Staff · Manila in CanberraJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Coordinating shift handovers and real-time task lists with kitchen and bar teams to prevent order delays and maintain consistent service quality. Monitoring customer feedback trends and relaying actionable issues to management, enabling targeted improvements and noticeable gains in satisfaction. Delivering attentive, friendly service and quick problem resolution to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere.

Casual Educator · ANZUK EducationDec 2025 – Present · 1 yr

Supporting daily early childhood learning activities while improving classroom engagement and routines with measurable outcomes. Collaborating with educators to design and deliver structured lessons that raised participation and learning consistency. Maintaining safe indoor and outdoor environments, reducing incidents and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Assisting in planning and implementing activity plans that increase child engagement and learning outcomes. Communicating clearly with parents and staff to resolve concerns and maintain high satisfaction and continuity of care.

Permanent Casual Early Childhood Teacher · Edge Early Learning Centre, CanberraOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Designing play-based learning modules aligning with curriculum, improving engagement and promoting measurable developmental progress through targeted activities. Maintaining accurate observational records and learning portfolios, enabling informed assessment cycles and supporting targeted curriculum adjustments. Mentoring newer educators during shifts, sharing classroom management techniques and preserving a calm, productive environment during peak periods. Organising daily routines and resource allocation to ensure smooth classroom operations, reducing transition delays and sustaining program quality. Monitoring child development indicators and adapted activities based on observations, driving noticeable progress in social and fine-motor skills. Facilitating inclusive group activities that encourage peer collaboration and curiosity, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that supports learning readiness.

Sales & Marketing Representative · Saba Freestand Store, Canberra CentreDec 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos
Part-time Sales & Marketing Representative · David Jones, Woden, CanberraMay 2023 – Dec 2023 · 8 mos
Teacher · Harrison School, CanberraMay 2023 – Dec 2023 · 8 mos
Classroom Teacher · Curtin Primary School, CanberraJan 2022 – May 2022 · 5 mos
Full-time Teacher (Level 2) · Kirinari Early Childhood Centre, University of CanberraJul 2021 – Jan 2022 · 7 mos

Education· 7

Master of Counselling · University of Canberra2024 – 2026
Bachelor’s in Health Science · Torrens University2024 – 2026
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education · University of Canberra2016 – 2019
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) · Canberra Institute of Technology2014 – 2015

Certifications and awards· 5

Certificate of completion for Health and Energy Healing2025 – 2026
Certificate III in Mental Health2026
Food Handler Basics Course2025 – 2026
Keeping Children & Young People Safe – A Guide to Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect in the ACT2021 – 2026

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