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P.D .S .SAHASSRA RAJAPAKSHA

Greenwich,Greater London

Summary

Motivated professional with expertise in educational settings, enhancing student outcomes through customized lesson designs and effective communication strategies. Strong relationships with students foster confidence and improve language proficiency. Committed to continuous improvement and adaptability in diverse teaching environments.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

IELTS Instructor

Keyano English Academy
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered IELTS preparation courses focusing on all four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking
  • Supported students in achieving target band scores through structured lessons and practice tests

English Teacher - B1 Preliminary (PET)

British Council Examination Preparation
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared students for B1 Preliminary (PET) exams with emphasis on communicative competence and exam strategies
  • Designed lessons aligned with Cambridge assessment criteria

English Teacher - KET (A2 Key)

British Council Examination Preparation
01.2023 - Current
  • Taught foundational English skills to students preparing for A2 Key (KET) exams
  • Focused on building confidence in basic communication and exam readiness

Private English Tutor (Advanced Level Students)

01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Provided one-to-one and small group tuition for advanced-level English students
  • Tailored lesson plans to individual learning needs, focusing on grammar, writing, and critical analysis
  • Helped students improve academic performance and language proficiency

English Teaching Intern

International School, Sri Lanka
  • Taught English to Ordinary Level students under supervision
  • Assisted in lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment
  • Gained practical experience in an international school environment

Education

Master's Degree - Education

University of Greenwich
London
01-2025

BA(HONS) - TESL

University of Kelaniya
01-2024

Certificate Course - Teaching IELTS

St. George International Teacher Training Institute
01-2024

Diploma - Psychology

ICBT Campus Colombo
Colombo
01-2022

Diploma - Office Application and Web Designing

IDM Nations' Campus
Panadura
01-2020

Certificate Course - Office Application

Aquinas University College
Wadduwa
01-2016

Skills

  • English teaching
  • Counseling and psychology
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Adobe Photoshop expertise
  • Web design (HTML)
  • Critical thinking

Languages

English
Sinhala

Custom Section

Teaching Insights Blog:  

https://sahasseportfolio38.blogspot.com/2024/02/my-teaching-philosophy.html

Publications

  • Impact of the Trilingual Policy When Getting a Job in the Bank of Ceylon Banking Sector, 5th Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2023
  • Exploring the Efficacy of Performance-Based Language Assessments in Evaluating Reading and Listening Skills: A Case Study at Aquinas College, Koralagala, Undergraduate Research Publication, 2023

Volunteer Experience

  • Resource Person, Word Wave, Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya, 2024
  • Chair Person, Women Empowerment Project, University Leo Club, 2022
  • Secretary, Pediatric Cancer Project, University Leo Club, 2022
  • Secretary, Spectrum (About Digital Currency and NFT), University Rotaract Club, 2022
  • Treasurer, Maternity and Child Health, University Rotaract Club, 2022

References

  • Prof. Rania Hafez, Faculty of Education and Health, University of Greenwich, r.hafez@gre.ac.uk
  • Ewa Sidorenko, Senior Lecturer in Education and Community Studies, University of Greenwich, e.j.sidorenko@gre.ac.uk

Work Availability

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Timeline

IELTS Instructor

Keyano English Academy
01.2024 - Current

English Teacher - B1 Preliminary (PET)

British Council Examination Preparation
01.2024 - Current

English Teacher - KET (A2 Key)

British Council Examination Preparation
01.2023 - Current

Private English Tutor (Advanced Level Students)

01.2018 - 01.2024

English Teaching Intern

International School, Sri Lanka

Master's Degree - Education

University of Greenwich

BA(HONS) - TESL

University of Kelaniya

Certificate Course - Teaching IELTS

St. George International Teacher Training Institute

Diploma - Psychology

ICBT Campus Colombo

Diploma - Office Application and Web Designing

IDM Nations' Campus

Certificate Course - Office Application

Aquinas University College
P.D .S .SAHASSRA RAJAPAKSHA