DHARMAWATHI RAJAPAKSHA

In Service Advisor

Eppawala, LK.

About

Highly accomplished In-Service Advisor and education professional with 11 years in advisory roles and 13 years as a teacher. Specializing in teacher professional development, curriculum implementation, and instructional leadership, I leverage extensive experience as a Module Writer for the National Institute of Education (NIE) and as a Resource Person for the Thambuttegama Education Division. Committed to driving educational quality and excellence through strategic program development, teacher mentorship, and resource creation to enhance student learning outcomes.

Work

Zonal Education Office Thambuththegama

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In Service Advisor / Resource Person

Thambuththegama, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Led educational development and teacher capacity building initiatives as an In Service Advisor and Resource Person, significantly impacting student learning outcomes and academic performance.

Highlights

Served as a Resource Person for the North Central Provincial Department of Education and Zonal Education Offices, contributing to comprehensive teacher training programmes and initiatives aimed at improving student learning outcomes and academic performance.

Spearheaded the planning, organization, and coordination of Sinhala Language Competitions at both zonal and provincial levels, actively promoting language proficiency and student excellence.

Contributed as a Resource Person in the preparation and development of high-quality examination papers and assessment materials for Grades 6-9, General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level), and General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examinations.

Provided professional expertise in curriculum implementation, assessment development, and teacher capacity building, driving educational quality improvement programmes conducted by provincial and zonal education authorities.

Developed modules as a Module Writer at the National Institute of Education (NIE), contributing significantly to national educational development and pedagogical standards.

A/Kagama Track 09 Thabuththegama

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Teacher

Thabuththegama, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Educated and mentored students in Sinhala Language, fostering a positive learning environment and achieving strong academic results for over 13 years.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive Sinhala Language instruction to diverse student groups, consistently achieving high pass rates and fostering strong linguistic skills.

Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans and instructional materials, enhancing student comprehension and retention of complex grammatical concepts and literary works.

Assessed student progress through various methods, providing targeted feedback and support that led to measurable improvements in writing, reading, and speaking abilities.

Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support holistic student development and address individual learning needs, contributing to a cohesive and supportive educational community.

Education

University of Colombo

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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MA with Distinction Master of Arts (MA)

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Maharagama, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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PGDE with Merit Pass Education

University of Kelaniya

Kelaniya, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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BA (Second Class Upper Honours) Arts

Languages

Sinhala

English

Skills

Creative Writing

Poetry Creation, Novel Writing, Short Stories Writing, Song Writing.

Educational Leadership

Teacher Professional Development, Curriculum Implementation, Educational Planning, Instructional Leadership, Resource Development, Assessment Development, Program Coordination.