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Rajapaksha Gedara Bhagya Ariyaratne

London

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching psychology subjects in higher education backgrounds. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Competent at performing independently or as member of academic team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies and researching.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher in Psychology

Horizon College International, Malabe, Sri Lanka
2020.02 - 2023.05


  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Pearson Edexcel International standards

Lecturer

South Asian Institute Of Technology And Medicine
2016.02 - 2018.10
  • Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
  • 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.
  • Mentored diverse student population to promote cultural diversity for ethnic and racial groups, disabled and LGTB community.
  • Supervised research group activities

Assistant Lecturer

Department Of Psychology, University Of Peradeniya
2013.03 - 2014.07


  • Prepared, delivered lectures and evaluated student performance for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked as a mentor and a voluntary student counselor at the faculty

Education

Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology - Adult Development

Faculty of Graduate Studies
University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka
11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
02.2013

Skills

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Parent-Teacher Conference Coordination
  • Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Researching, mentoring and counseling
  • Education and training

Affiliations

Member of Sri Lankan Psychological Association

Timeline

Teacher in Psychology

Horizon College International, Malabe, Sri Lanka
2020.02 - 2023.05

Lecturer

South Asian Institute Of Technology And Medicine
2016.02 - 2018.10

Assistant Lecturer

Department Of Psychology, University Of Peradeniya
2013.03 - 2014.07

Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology - Adult Development

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Peradeniya
Rajapaksha Gedara Bhagya Ariyaratne