SHANIKA ABEYWARDHANA

• Course Director and lecturer of 02 ongoing ESL courses (Certificate Course in English Language, Advanced Certificate Course in English language,
• Lecturing undergraduates following Diploma in English and Diploma in English for Professionals on Literature, Reading and Writing modules.
• Course director and lecturer of advanced certificate course in English Medium Primary Teacher training
• Developed course content and lesson material for Reading and Writing Modules of Diploma in English.
• Preparation of objective based assessment schemes and evaluations for Reading, Writing and Literature modules.
• Liaised with academic heads, co- lecturers and relevant stakeholders to better understand learner needs and develop lessons.

• Taught and Developed lesson plans and lesson material for grade 7 and 8 learners of English Language and Literature
• Conducted workshop on lesson planning and material Development for primary English Teachers. (Training of Trainers)
• Test and Assessment planning
• Combined various English teaching methods and techniques to help improve English Language Skills of non-native learners.

Key achievement:

• Introduced teaching plan for grade 8 students to improve their test grade by 20% in English literature as preparatory skill development for ordinary level.
• Opened up a library for secondary School students to enhance their reading and engagement with Literature.

• Taught and developed lesson material for Speaking, Listening, Reading and and Writing components of ESL course meant for candidates taking Cambridge preparatory examination. (Lower and Upper Intermediate level learners)

• Taught classes daily with beginner and intermediate levels of students undertaking mandatory intensive English program for first year undergraduates.
• Increased students' reading levels by integrating media and literature into their lessons to research on how literature could be used to enhance language skills.

• Taught GCE A/L curriculum for grade 12 students. (English Language and Literature)
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, and progress records among students.
• Completed paperwork, including maintenance of the classroom record, student progress record students' daily attendance record etc.

Samples could be provided upon request.