Isuru Jayasundara
STURT,SA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Education offering neary 15 years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Zonal Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
Zonal Education Office, Chilaw, Sri Lanka
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Strengthened curriculum design by collaborating with faculty and implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Guided teachers in incorporating differentiated instruction techniques into their lessons to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Enhanced overall educational quality by evaluating and refining instructional programs based on data-driven assessments.
- Managed staff development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement among educators.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Deputy Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
Zonal Education Office, Chilaw,
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments.
Deputy Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
Zonal Eductation Office, Kanthale
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
- Managed budgets and financial resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts by encouraging feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into future plans.
Assistant Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
Zonal Education Office, Kanthale
10.2009 - 04.2017
- Strengthened faculty collaboration by fostering open communication channels and organizing regular professional development opportunities.
- Expanded extracurricular offerings to provide students with well-rounded experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of education offered across all grade levels within the district.
- Developed comprehensive assessment tools to evaluate student learning outcomes and inform instructional practices.
- Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency, reducing paperwork and improving staff productivity levels.
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supervised after-school tutoring programs designed to reinforce core concepts while providing individualized attention to struggling learners.
- Facilitated robust teacher evaluations using evidence-based frameworks that emphasized continuous reflection and refinement of instructional approaches.
- Increased parental involvement in educational activities by creating engaging programs, workshops, and events.
- Served as a trusted mentor and advisor to fellow educators, providing guidance on best practices in curriculum design, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
- Spearheaded special education services enhancements to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Education
University of Peradeniya
Kandy, Sri LankaMaster of Arts - Education
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA12.2014
Master of Science - Forestry And Environmental Management
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
Colombo, Sri Lanka06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
Colombo01.2004
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Accreditation Compliance
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum Mapping
- Education administration
- Teacher Training
- Program Management
- Staff Development
- Distance Learning
- Student Counselings
- Student retention
- Classroom Evaluations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Zonal Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
05.2023 - 02.2024
Deputy Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
01.2020 - 05.2023
Deputy Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
04.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Director of Education
Provincial Education Authority
10.2009 - 04.2017
University of Peradeniya
Master of Arts - Education
University of Adelaide
Master of Science - Forestry And Environmental Management
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura