Nadun Weerasinghe
844/B, Daham Mawatha, Malabe
Summary
An enthusiast in building a long-term profession in the education industry by leveraging extrovert and dynamic approach in teaching students. Work to perform organizational tasks and duties with great administrative and coordination skills. Dedicated to foster quality education required for the development of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Lecturer - English and English Literature
SDTI Campus
04.2021 - Current
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Mentor and advise students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Create and design quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Utilize distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Impartially evaluate papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Guide students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Meet with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
Teacher - English and English Literature
Yoshida Shokanji International School
08.2020 - Current
- Act as the sectional head of Cambridge 4, 5 and 6 classes and the English subject coordinator for National curriculum (Grade 6 - 11).
- Work as a member of the disciplinary committee to ensure that school policies and regulations are followed by all students and staff.
- Act as a class teacher, completing student progress reports to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Work with teachers to design comprehensive plans to optimize student education.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Meet with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boost cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Trainee - Handling International admissions
Lovely Professional University
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Trainee - English Teacher
Richmond College
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepared and engaged in well-structured lessons aligned with the curriculum.
- Delivered lessons in English to improve students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Established a positive learning environment by maintaining discipline and managed classroom activities.
- Assisted in the creation of question papers and grading exams.
- Worked with other teachers for planning and sharing best practices.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management & Marketing
Lovely Professional University
India07-2020
Bachelor of Arts (Professional) - English, IT And Management
Lovely Professional University
India07-2018
G.C.E Advanced Level Examination - Arts And Languages
Richmond College
Galle12-2014
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Competence with Educational Technology
- Leadership
- Education Management
- Course Planning
- Student Motivation
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Best All Rounder Award of Richmond College, 2012.
- Won 2nd place in U18 All Island Inter School Team Chess Championship, 2009.
- Won 2nd place in U18 National Youth Rapid Chess Championship, 2008.
- Won 2nd place in U13 All Island Inter School Individual Rapid Championship, 2007.
- Won merit award in the Sri Lanka School Chess Colours Award Ceremony, 2007.
Field Of Interest
Education and Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/15/94
Activities
Acted as the Vice President of Student Association of Sri Lanka.
Acted as the Captain of Lovely Professional University and Richmond College Chess team.
Acted as Chief Organizer of Science Society, Richmond College.
Represented Sri Lanka in Asian Schools and Asian Youth Chess Championship, 2008 & 2012.
Was a member of the Athletic team, Richmond College.
Was a member of the Scouting Troop, Richmond College.
Hobbies and Interests
- Pursuing online courses
- Playing Chess
Certification
- Principles of Human Resource Management, NPTEL - Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India
- Performance and Reward Management, NPTEL - Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India
- High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork and Negotiation, Coursera
- Initiating and Planning Projects, Coursera
- Educational Credential Assessment, World Education Services
Languages
Sinhalese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
References
Mr. Indunil Jeewantha Wannakukorala
Teacher Educator / Lecturer in Literature and TESL
Provincial Department of Education / National Institute of Education, Maharagama
wannakukorala@yahoo.com
+94 71 263 0825
W.G.K. Aryaratne
Principal
Yoshida Shokanji International School
yoshida1950@sltnet.lk
+94 77 981 4400
W.S.K. Kumara
Director
SDTI Campus
+94 71 803 9101
Timeline
Visiting Lecturer - English and English Literature
SDTI Campus
04.2021 - Current
Teacher - English and English Literature
Yoshida Shokanji International School
08.2020 - Current
Trainee - Handling International admissions
Lovely Professional University
05.2019 - 07.2019
Trainee - English Teacher
Richmond College
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Principles of Human Resource Management, NPTEL - Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India
- Performance and Reward Management, NPTEL - Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India
- High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork and Negotiation, Coursera
- Initiating and Planning Projects, Coursera
- Educational Credential Assessment, World Education Services
MBA - Human Resource Management & Marketing
Lovely Professional University
Bachelor of Arts (Professional) - English, IT And Management
Lovely Professional University
G.C.E Advanced Level Examination - Arts And Languages
Richmond College
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