Dinushika Wijesinghe
English Language Teacher & Trainer
International City
Summary
About me I am a dedicated ESL Teacher with 9+ years of experience scholarly English Teacher with talent for developing and implementing coursework focused on reading comprehension and personal composition. Committed to driving student engagement and understanding using thought-provoking discussions and literature analysis. Excels at tapping into passion for literature to excite students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Pushpadhana Girls
Kandy,
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
English Teacher
Dharmapala Primary School
Nuwara Eliya
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
English language and Literature teacher
Good Shepherd Convent
Nuwara Eliya,
01.2015 - 11.2015
- English Language (primary, secondary and Advanced level)
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- English Literature (G.C.E Ordinary level and Advanced level)
English Language and Literature Teacher
St. Joseph’s Girls’ College – Kandy
Gampola,
02.2019 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Content Writer
Freelancer
Kandy
07.2017 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
Education
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level - Languages
Girls High School
Kandy, Sri Lanka 08.2006 - 08.2008
National Diploma in Teaching - Teaching (English
National Institute of Education
Kandy, Sri Lanka 01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
Colombo 11.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching English Literature
Post Graduate Institute of English of Open Uni
Nawala, Sri Lanka 05.2020 - Current
Skills
Academic performance Evaluations
Integration of technology in teaching
Excellent leadership skillsTherapeutic teachingExcellent language skillsResearch skillsCertification
IELTS
Timeline
IELTS
10-2021
Master of Arts - Teaching English Literature
Post Graduate Institute of English of Open Uni
05.2020 - Current
English Language and Literature Teacher
St. Joseph’s Girls’ College – Kandy
02.2019 - Current
Content Writer
Freelancer
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
11.2015 - 01.2019
English language and Literature teacher
Good Shepherd Convent
01.2015 - 11.2015
Teacher License - Sri Lanka
12-2013
English Teacher
Dharmapala Primary School
05.2013 - 10.2015
Teacher Assistant
Pushpadhana Girls
01.2012 - 04.2013
National Diploma in Teaching - Teaching (English
National Institute of Education
01.2010 - 01.2013
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level - Languages
Girls High School
08.2006 - 08.2008