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
2016.01 - 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
2012.01 - 2012.06
- 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
2011.09 - 2012.01
- 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 2020.06 - Current
Master of Human Resource Management -
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 2015.05 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Management Studies - Business Management
University of Bangalore
India 2012.06 - 2015.06
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
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 Lanka – 2017 - 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
2020.06 - Current
Lecturer/Consultant
National Institute of Business Management
2016.01 - Current
Master of Human Resource Management -
University of Colombo
2015.05 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Management Studies - Business Management
University of Bangalore
2012.06 - 2015.06
Elementary Teacher
Methodist College
2012.01 - 2012.06
Secondary School Teacher
Methodist College
2011.09 - 2012.01
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