Prathibha Welandaratne
Secondary Biology Teacher
Battaramulla
Summary
Dependable Biology Teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching in International school settings. Polished in curriculum mapping and providing detailed lessons to help students gain well-rounded scientific education. In-depth knowledge of active learning, cooperative learning and distance learning. Expertise in botany and human anatomy. Engaging professional monitoring academics and using various methods to help children learn. Gentle disciplinarian identifying resources to improve understanding of course materials. Innovative Biology Teacher bringing 15-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Secondary Biology Teacher
Horizon College International
Malabe
10.2014 - Current
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Implemented new teaching technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter 100%.
- Used MS Excel to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Biology concepts.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of below average and average students requiring extra support.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Pearson Edexcel's core educational standards.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with Edexcel testing programs.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
Secondary Biology Teacher
The Study-Sixth for school
Colombo 7
01.2010 - 09.2014
Secondary Biology Teacher
Winway International School
Malabe
01.2006 - 12.2010
Computer Instructor
Gateway Kids School of Computing
Colombo
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use.
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to program in MS Word, Excel,Powerpoint,Access.
Secondary School Teacher
Wilsdon College International
Battaramulla
09.2004 - 12.2004
Education
No Degree - Year 1 To Year 5
Helena Wijewardana Balika Vidyalaya
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
No Degree - Year 6 To A Level
Vihara Maha Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Chemistry, IT
University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka 01.2003 - 12.2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management And - Education Administration
Apexed PVT LTD
Colombo, Sri Lanka 06.2022 - Current
Skills
Molecular biology
Work Availability
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management And - Education Administration
Apexed PVT LTD
06.2022 - Current
Secondary Biology Teacher
Horizon College International
10.2014 - Current
Secondary Biology Teacher
The Study-Sixth for school
01.2010 - 09.2014
Secondary Biology Teacher
Winway International School
01.2006 - 12.2010
Computer Instructor
Gateway Kids School of Computing
01.2005 - 12.2005
Secondary School Teacher
Wilsdon College International
09.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Chemistry, IT
University of Colombo
01.2003 - 12.2007
No Degree - Year 1 To Year 5
Helena Wijewardana Balika Vidyalaya
04.2001 -
No Degree - Year 6 To A Level
Vihara Maha Devi Balika Vidyalaya
04.2001 -
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