Gayani Dewundara Bala Manimendra Acharige
Richmond,BC
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Worker
Salvation Army Belkin House
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of residents by monitoring and enforcing shelter rules and protocols consistently.
- Streamlined intake process, effectively assessing new clients'' needs and determining appropriate resources.
- Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.
Academic Instructor and Curriculum Developer
I Gen Education Group
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: https://igen-edu.com
- Provided individualized instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student achievement.
- Supported struggling learners with tailored intervention strategies, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Improved student collaboration skills with engaging group projects and team-based activities.
Curriculum Developer
Lyceum International School
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: https://lyceum.lk/
- Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
- Developed customized learning experiences by incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples.
- Spearheaded efforts to incorporate emerging pedagogical theories into core curricular frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Secondary School History Teacher & Department Head
Lyceum International School
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: https://lyceum.lk/
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student research skills and access to historical information.
- Created a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful dialogue.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs and ensure all students grasped key concepts.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by incorporating diverse historical perspectives and multimedia resources.
- Organized field trips and guest speaker sessions to connect classroom learning with real-world historical contexts.
Secondary School History Teacher
Lyceum International School
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: https://lyceum.lk/
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly and respectful learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of historical events and their connections to other subjects.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and academic performance from the outset of each school year, creating a foundation for success both inside and outside the classroom.
Elementary English and Travel and Tourism Teacher
Hilburn International College
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: https://www.hilburncolleges.lk/
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills with project-based learning opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Elementary School History and Geography Teacher
Royal Institute International School
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: https://royalinstitute.org/
- Maintained record of student academic progress for development of report cards and monitoring of academic progress over time.
- Met departmental and program deadlines according to institutional reporting requirements.
- Increased student understanding of geographical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet academic level of each student and entire class.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership - Education
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC04-2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Colombo
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts Special (Honors) - International Studies
University of Kelaniya
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka01.2012
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Learning management systems
- Instructional coaching
- Interactive learning
- Universal design for learning
- Course planning
- Performance monitoring
- Educational technology
- Course design
Certification
- British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Conditional)
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Non Violence Crisis Intervention - Training
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Fire Safety Certification
- Emergency Preparedness for Workers
- Violence in the Workplace: Recognize the Risk and Take Action
- WHMIS Certification
Accomplishments
- Published the Social Studies curriculum for Grades 1, 2, and 3 by successfully completing a textbook writing project with accuracy and efficiency within the Lyceum International School Network
- Documented and resolved the curriculum matters which led to low student achievements.
- Brought about 100% pass results by providing continuous students support through after school support sessions, practice tests and sample writing exercises.
- Received commendation from Lyceum International School, Nugegoda principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Lyceum International School, Ratnapura in 2017.
Publications
- Social Studies Textbook - Gr. 1 (Three Volumes), 978-624-6232-28-3
- Social Studies Textbook - Gr. 2 (Three Volumes), 978-624-6232-29-0
- Social Studies Textbook - Gr. 3 (Three Volumes), 978-624-5700-21-9
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Shelter Worker
Salvation Army Belkin House
12.2023 - Current
Academic Instructor and Curriculum Developer
I Gen Education Group
04.2022 - 12.2022
Curriculum Developer
Lyceum International School
11.2021 - 12.2022
Secondary School History Teacher & Department Head
Lyceum International School
02.2018 - 11.2021
Secondary School History Teacher
Lyceum International School
02.2016 - 07.2017
Elementary English and Travel and Tourism Teacher
Hilburn International College
02.2015 - 02.2016
Elementary School History and Geography Teacher
Royal Institute International School
02.2013 - 01.2015
- British Columbia Teaching Certificate (Conditional)
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Non Violence Crisis Intervention - Training
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Fire Safety Certification
- Emergency Preparedness for Workers
- Violence in the Workplace: Recognize the Risk and Take Action
- WHMIS Certification
Master of Arts - Leadership - Education
Trinity Western University
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Arts Special (Honors) - International Studies
University of Kelaniya
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