Ayesha Abeysirigunawardana
Manunda
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth while valuing inclusiveness and diversity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Edge Early Learning
12.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents and children to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Lecturer in IELTS
Lanka Academy
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Temporary Lecturer
University Of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
Lecturer in English
Winstone School of Culinary Arts
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed customized lesson plans based on students'' unique learning styles, preferences, and abilities.
- Boosted student engagement and interest in English language through innovative teaching methods and relatable examples.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses that connected English content with other subject areas.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs while maintaining high expectations for academic performance.
- Increased student awareness of cultural diversity by including texts from various backgrounds in the curriculum.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Kelaniya
Dalugama, Sri Lanka03.2021
Skills
Teaching strategies
Formative Assessment
Educational technology
Online Teaching
Problem-Solving
Team Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Diversity and Inclusion
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Written Communication
Positive Learning Environment
Curriculum Development
Certification
- Certificate in Teaching IELTS - London Teacher Training College
- Teaching Maritime English - Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College, Sri Lanka
Personal skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Team Work
- Adaptability
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Educator
Edge Early Learning
12.2023 - Current
Temporary Lecturer
University Of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 07.2023
Lecturer in IELTS
Lanka Academy
05.2022 - 10.2023
Lecturer in English
Winstone School of Culinary Arts
07.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Kelaniya
- Certificate in Teaching IELTS - London Teacher Training College
- Teaching Maritime English - Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College, Sri Lanka
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