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Jay Munasinghe

Jay Munasinghe

Bellerive,Australia

Summary

Highly Experienced in developing and implementing International student support programs that have enhanced academic performance for almost thirteen years—I am a linguist, proficient in Languages like French and Chinese. A researcher, who did several research on international students. Utilize strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff, ensuring a supportive educational environment for international students. I`m an expert in ineffective conflict resolution techniques and academic advising to promote student well-being.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor Volunteer

Tastafe
03.2024 - Current
  • Develop enrichment materials resource files for use in tutorial sessions.
  • Aide students with planning and preparation for class projects.
  • Tutor students English Language aligned with AMEP program

ELICOS Teacher/Student Support Officer

AIBT
07.2023 - Current
  • Teach and Coordinate ELICOS programs for approximately 50 students per month.
  • Ensure that all learning programs follow the quality assurance and continual improvement principles of the quality management system and that the delivery and assessment meet all legal requirements
  • Prepare, manage, and coordinate the equipment, resources, and teaching and assessment materials for international educational programs
  • Mentor and support students while on campus or at work, and track and follow-up student participation, engagement, and progress
  • Develop and put into practice duty of care and student behavior control measures
  • Complete administrative activities about educational programs and students, such as the upkeep of pertinent organizational and student records, as well as enrollment, outcomes, and reporting
  • Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Support the academic success of international students by offering guidance on effective study habits and strategies.
  • Serve as a liaison between international students and campus resources, connecting peers with appropriate support services when necessary.
  • Maintain and develop comprehensive training materials for LMS
  • Coordinated workshops addressing common challenges faced by international students.
  • Promote cross-cultural understanding by organizing events and workshops, fostering a positive community atmosphere.
  • Develop and implement student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Enhance literacy skills with targeted reading programs.

Learning Support Officer

Guilford Young College
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assist with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
  • Provide tutorial support, as documented in the Training and Assessment Strategy developed by the teacher
  • Monitor progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
  • Assist delivery teams by offering one-on-one and small group coaching to students so they can complete assignments and comprehend their course material
  • Create efficient tutoring plans to deliver support and feedback to students via face-to-face, email, and online communication while preserving current materials and resources
  • Assist teachers in completing compliance tasks by updating paperwork and entering data into the Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Provide detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress
  • Maintain liaising with educators, technical staff, administrative personnel, students, quality consultants, e-learning consultants, and education managers
  • As directed, participate in a variety of meetings relevant to the position and perform administrative duties as necessary for the division
  • Stay up to date on the most recent curricula and teaching strategies

Lecturer

University of Vocational Technology
08.2009 - 03.2023
  • Tracked the progress of the student in a student portfolio.
  • Conducted continuous assessment to identify specific language needs of the students.
  • Coordinated tutoring sessions and study groups, helping students reach their full potential academically.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of orientation programs for international students to ensure smooth transitions into the school community.
  • Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate the expectations of the vocational students.
  • Worked as the career development coordinator at the University of Vocational Technology.
  • Provided tutorial support, as documented in the Training and Assessment Strategy.
  • worked as a student counselor at the University of Vocational Technology from September 1st, 2015, to September 1st, 2016.
  • Conducted lectures using a variety of learning modalities of vocational language teaching and support materials to facilitate the vocational student learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Marked and graded students' assignments/end semester examination papers according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly
  • Maintained student record books
  • Recorded the daily attendance of the students to ensure that they follow the lectures
  • Maintained the records of on-the-job training activities of the vocational students.

Education

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Tastafe, Tasmania
10.2024

Certificate - Adult Migrant English Program-Volunteer Tutor

Tastafe, Tasmania
03.2024

Certicate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

British Council, British Council
01.2015

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics(TESOL)

University of Kelaniya
04.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English, French, Translation Methods

University of Kelaniya
05.2008

Skills

  • Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Digital Skills
  • Curriculum Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Learning Management Interfaces
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Student Counselling
  • Student Records Maintenance
  • Mediation and crisis intervention

Certification

  • TESOL Certified

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/10/85
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working

Research History

Munasinghe, J.C., (2020) Impact of Crisis for Community Businesses and Livelihood Development in Tourism. Edited Book on “Crisis Management and Rebuilding of Sri Lanka Tourism” Published by University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-955-703-081-4. ISSN: 2706-0098. p 112-125

Journal publications

Munasinghe, Jayogha & Srivishagan, Vijayaragunathan & Madhusankha, Ishara & Danthanarayana, Chathuri & Samarasinghe, Haththotuwa. (2022). STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING LEVEL OF ONLINE TEACHING IN THE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) SECTOR.International Journal of Teaching and Learning. 58-64. 10.17501/26827034.2021.1105.

Conference proceedings

Munasinghe, J. C. Impact of Cultural Affinity on Foreign Language Learning. University of Vocational Technology.

Munasinghe, J.C., Madhusankha, W.A.I., & Danthanarayana, C.P., (2019) Empirical Study on Impact of English Language Skills on Intrinsic Motivation and Job Performance of Beach Restaurant Waiters – Special Reference to Mirissa. International Research Symposium – University of Vocational Technology. p 170-175.

Munasinghe, J.C., Madhusankha, W.A.I., & Danthanarayana, C.P., (2019) Empirical Study on Impact of English Language Skills on Intrinsic Motivation and Job Performance of Beach Restaurant Waiters – Special Reference to Mirissa, International Research Symposium 2019, University of Vocational Technology. p 27.

References






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Timeline

Tutor Volunteer - Tastafe
03.2024 - Current
ELICOS Teacher/Student Support Officer - AIBT
07.2023 - Current
Learning Support Officer - Guilford Young College
05.2023 - 07.2023
Lecturer - University of Vocational Technology
08.2009 - 03.2023
University of Kelaniya - Bachelor of Arts, English, French, Translation Methods
Tastafe - Certificate IV, Training And Assessment
Tastafe - Certificate, Adult Migrant English Program-Volunteer Tutor
British Council - Certicate, Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of Kelaniya - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics(TESOL)

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