Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
International Conference, Research and Awards
Consultancy and Voluntary Projects
Administrative Roles
Professional Training and Certifications
Student Engagement - Voluntary Projects
Leadership Role
Timeline
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DIMANI JAYATISSA

Lecturer/Consultant
Ethul Kotte

Summary

Committed and engaging Lecturer bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 5+ years in postsecondary education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lecturer/Consultant

National Institute of Business Management
Colombo
01.2016 - Current
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
  • Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.

Elementary Teacher

Methodist College
Colombo
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.

Secondary School Teacher

Methodist College
Colombo
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement challenging programs for students.
  • Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.

Education

Ph.D. -

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
06.2020 - Current

Master of Human Resource Management -

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
05.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Management Studies - Business Management

University of Bangalore
India
06.2012 - 06.2015

Skills

    Flexible and Adaptable

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International Conference, Research and Awards

3rd International Conference on Economic and Development - Bangkok, Thailand /June, 2019

  • Obtained a gold medal for the best oral presentation for “Industrial Organization and Policy”

Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka – August 2021

  • Paper presented at Annual Research Conference

Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo - October 2021

  • Paper presented at 07th Doctoral Colloquium in association with the 16th International Research Conference on Management and Finance

Consultancy and Voluntary Projects

National Institute of Plantation Management, Sri Lanka2017 - 2020

  • Development of Institutional review

Ministry of Vocational Training, Sri Lanka – 2018/12 to 2020/01

  • Development of KPI system

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Sri Lanka – 2019 to 2020

  • Project Resource Person for Skill Certification Project of NIBM initiated by UNIDO

Administrative Roles

National Institute of Business Management

  • Course Director – BA (Hons) Human Resource Management 2018 – Present
  • Course Director – Advanced National Diploma in HRM (Full Time) 2019 – Present
  • Course Director – Advanced National Diploma in HRM (Part Time) 2021 – Present
  • Course Director – Higher National Diploma in HRM (Full Time/Part Time) 2020 – Present
  • Course Director – Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree 2017 – Present
  • Co – Course Director – BA (Hons) Management and Leadership 2017 - 2019/01
  • Co – Course Director – Higher National Diploma in Business Management 2018 - 2019/01
  • Students’ Affaires and Regional Coordinator, Sports Club 2017 - 2019


Professional Training and Certifications

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING


University Technology, Malaysia 01/2017

  • Training programme conducted on Professional and Continuing Education

Renmin University, China 05/2017

  • Training programme conducted on Strategic Management and its HR aspect of Employees

Coventry University, United Kingdom 05/2018

  • Training Programme conducted on quality education and systems in United Kingdom.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Sri Lanka 10/2019, 01/2020

  • Personal Skill Certification


CERTIFICATIONS


United Nations Industrial Development Organization, August 2019

  • Training on Personnel Certification Based on ISO/IEC 17024:2012

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, January 2020

  • Examiner Training Course for Person Certification Bodies based on ISO/IEC 17024:2012

Student Engagement - Voluntary Projects

National Institute of Business Management

  • Executive Member of organizing committee – Student New Year Festival 2017 – 2019
  • Executive Member of organizing committee – NIBM Sports Day 2017
  • Executive Member of organizing committee - NIBM Blood Donation 2018
  • Executive Member of organizing committee – NIBM walk – 50th Anniversary 2018
  • Project Leader of NEOTERIC Inter - School Competition – 2018


Leadership Role

National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka

  • Course Director Human Resource Management specialization pathway.

Methodist College, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

  • Head Prefect - 2010
  • House Vice Captain - 2009


Timeline

Ph.D. -

University of Colombo
06.2020 - Current

Lecturer/Consultant

National Institute of Business Management
01.2016 - Current

Master of Human Resource Management -

University of Colombo
05.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Management Studies - Business Management

University of Bangalore
06.2012 - 06.2015

Elementary Teacher

Methodist College
01.2012 - 06.2012

Secondary School Teacher

Methodist College
09.2011 - 01.2012
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