Dilanka Karunarathna
Administrator/ ESL Teacher
Melbourne,VIC
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IELTS Instructor
Brilliant Bees English Language Centre
Kandy, Central
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared the would-be international university students and skilled workers for the IELTS examination through Intensive English Programmes, with 95% success rate.
- Conducted courses in a physical classroom, online, and blended mode
- Used Learning Management System to post assign, grade and keep record of assignments.
- Fostered a positive, conducive classroom environment
- Promoted student engagement through a variety of activities, efficient classroom management, and time management.
- Created teaching material also integrating technology to diversify instruction and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules.
- Multitasked and prioritized student assignments to meet strict deadlines and last-minute requests.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
IELTS Tutor
Freelance
Kandy, Central
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared international university students and skilled workers living in Australia for both academic and general modules of the IELTS examination, online, individually: with 100% success.
- Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
IELTS Tutor
Freelance
Wantirna South, Victoria
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Trained international university students and employed adults, for the IELTS examination, with 100% success rate.
- Actively listened to students' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Evaluated the students and identified the areas which required improvement in four skills, grammar, and vocabulary
- Planned and delivered a series of custom-tailored high-quality lessons
- Assessed the students continuously and provided detailed feedback
Student Administrator
Euro Africa Campus, Swaziland
Mbabane
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Offered student counseling, providing career guidance and practical insight for students seeking to progress toward goals.
- Computed and record numerical data representing payment account statuses, assignment grading and GPA computation.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Supported the management in relationships with state agencies, providing information necessary to complete forms and reports for official review.
- Purchased supplies and inventories needed to conduct educational sessions.
- Dialed follow-up calls to students, supporting consistent application of guidance given at meetings and scheduling additional appointments when appropriate.
- Administered student records, creating and distributing records of academic performance to student and parents.
- Managed student payments, monitoring amounts due, receiving payments and collaborating with supervisors to handle delinquent accounts.
- Checked accuracy of business transactions, contacting appropriate parties to correct errors in account payments.
- Coordinated school facility use wiachieve equitable access.
Class Teacher /English Literature and ESL Teacher
Presidents College, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Western
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Class Teacher/English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Galagedara Central College, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Central
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Teacher Trainer
Zonal Education Office, Katugastota, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Central
2010.01 - 2010.10
- Trained lead English teachers-in- service working in government schools, (20 participants at a time) in a series of 10 day workshops on 'Teaching Spoken English'.
- Promoted the use of the Communicative Approach in improving the learners' speaking skills by engaging the teachers in the same kind of activities.
- Developed teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials, setting a role model to the participant teachers.T
- Instructed and helped the teachers on how to use modern technology in English language classroom.
- Guided the teachers in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every teacher.
Class Teacher/English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Ankumbura Central College
Kandy, Central
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Taught English as a Second Language and English Literature to five to six classes (each class was comprised of 35 – 45 students) each year.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Guided and assisted students to organise social, cultural, welfare and academic events and programmes
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Writing and Literature, Literary Studies
Deakin University
Burwood VIC , Australia 03.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka 09.2003 - 12.2009
National Diploma - Teaching English
National Institute of Education
04.2005 - 04.2008
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Quote
'A man can be destroyed but not defeated.'
Ernest Hemingway in his novel: Old Man And and the Sea
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
undefinedTimeline
IELTS Instructor
Brilliant Bees English Language Centre
04.2020 - 07.2022
IELTS Tutor
Freelance
07.2019 - 04.2020
IELTS Tutor
Freelance
04.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Writing and Literature, Literary Studies
Deakin University
03.2017 - 11.2018
Student Administrator
Euro Africa Campus, Swaziland
07.2015 - 07.2016
Class Teacher /English Literature and ESL Teacher
Presidents College, Sri Lanka
05.2012 - 07.2015
Class Teacher/English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Galagedara Central College, Sri Lanka
10.2010 - 05.2012
Teacher Trainer
Zonal Education Office, Katugastota, Sri Lanka
2010.01 - 2010.10
Class Teacher/English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Ankumbura Central College
07.2008 - 01.2010
National Diploma - Teaching English
National Institute of Education
04.2005 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
The Open University of Sri Lanka
09.2003 - 12.2009
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