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Roshani Samarasinghe
Email: abph9u@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** ********** **. ** #****
City: Albuquerque
State: NM
Zip: 87101
Country: USA
Phone: 505-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $40,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
November 19, 2012
To whom it may concern:
I am writing in regard to possible elementary school teaching opportunities in the Albuquerque Public School system on a full-time basis. My husband and I have just moved to Albuquerque from Australia. I have a Bacheloraaas degree in Special Education from Bloomsburg University (USA) and a Masteraaas Degree from George Washington University (USA) which focused on transitions for individuals with learning disabilities.
I have a variety of different work experiences within educational settings. I was a resource room teacher at a Middle School (Grades 7-9) in Pennsylvania, working with students with learning disabilities for the first six years of my career. I provided instruction for these individuals within my classroom as well as providing support for them in other regular education classrooms. In addition to teaching, I was also responsible for the development of individualized educational plans for each of my students and for tracking progress against those goals.
I then moved to Hawaii where I had two teaching positions. In both cases, I provided instruction and support for students across multiple settings.
In Hawaii I met my husband and we then moved to North Carolina where he had accepted a faculty position with East Carolina University. I taught for three years there in two different elementary schools. My first year I taught students with learning and emotional difficulties in a self contained classroom. The last two years I taught students with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities in a self-contained classroom.
We then moved back to Hawaii as my husband and I were both offered positions with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii. I was responsible for the development and implementation of an Adult Literacy program at the Hawaii State Hospital. The Hospital was a 180 bed facility providing treatment for individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. At any given time our program served about 35 students with a wide range of skills and cultural backgrounds. I typically provided over twenty hours of direct instruction within the classroom each week using small group and individual formats. My other responsibilities included curriculum development, individualized assessment, scheduling, staff supervision, and practicum student supervision.
In summary, I have had a wide range of experiences with students of all ages in a number of different settings. My strengths include assessment, individualized curriculum development, and facilitating learning with students who have had prior difficulties. In addition, I have developed excellent working relationships with peers and parents. I am confident that I could make a strong contribution to your school. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Roshani Samarasinghe
6100 Cortaderia St. NE # 3713
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: 505-***-****
Email: abph9u@r.postjobfree.com
November 19, 2012
To whom it may concern:
I am writing in regard to possible elementary school teaching opportunities in the Albuquerque Public School system on a full-time basis. My husband and I have just moved to Albuquerque from Australia. I have a Bacheloraaas degree in Special Education from Bloomsburg University (USA) and a Masteraaas Degree from George Washington University (USA) which focused on transitions for individuals with learning disabilities.
I have a variety of different work experiences within educational settings. I was a resource room teacher at a Middle School (Grades 7-9) in Pennsylvania, working with students with learning disabilities for the first six years of my career. I provided instruction for these individuals within my classroom as well as providing support for them in other regular education classrooms. In addition to teaching, I was also responsible for the development of individualized educational plans for each of my students and for tracking progress against those goals.
I then moved to Hawaii where I had two teaching positions. In both cases, I provided instruction and support for students across multiple settings.
In Hawaii I met my husband and we then moved to North Carolina where he had accepted a faculty position with East Carolina University. I taught for three years there in two different elementary schools. My first year I taught students with learning and emotional difficulties in a self contained classroom. The last two years I taught students with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities in a self-contained classroom.
We then moved back to Hawaii as my husband and I were both offered positions with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii. I was responsible for the development and implementation of an Adult Literacy program at the Hawaii State Hospital. The Hospital was a 180 bed facility providing treatment for individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. At any given time our program served about 35 students with a wide range of skills and cultural backgrounds. I typically provided over twenty hours of direct instruction within the classroom each week using small group and individual formats. My other responsibilities included curriculum development, individualized assessment, scheduling, staff supervision, and practicum student supervision.
In summary, I have had a wide range of experiences with students of all ages in a number of different settings. My strengths include assessment, individualized curriculum development, and facilitating learning with students who have had prior difficulties. In addition, I have developed excellent working relationships with peers and parents. I am confident that I could make a strong contribution to your school. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Roshani Samarasinghe
6100 Cortaderia St. NE # 3713
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: 505-***-****
Email: abph9u@r.postjobfree.com
ROSHANI K. SAMARASINGHE
6100 Cortaderia St. NE # 3713
Albuquerque, NM 87111
abph9u@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position to teach students with Developmental Disabilities in an
Elementary School setting.
EDUCATION: M.A. Special Education and Human Development - George Washington University,
Washington, D.C. Sept 1992
Major - Career Transition Assessment Specialist
B.S. Education aaa Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dec. 1987
Major - Special Education
Minor - Art Studio
CERTIFICATION: Teaching students with mental and/or physical disabilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2000 - 2008 Lead Adult Literacy Teacher: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program. Hawaii State
Hospital. Kaneohe, Hawaii. U.S.A.
Developed a brand new program for individuals with mental illness,
developmental disabilities, and forensic court orders to improve and engage in
educational programs, life skills and vocational activities. Worked with clients
that were illiterate, migrants that wanted to learn English as their second language,
high school drop outs that were interested in preparing for their General Education
Diploma, and individuals interested in attending a community college or
university. Also provided a functional learning environment with classes such as
budgeting, Hawaiian studies, world cultures, meditation, self-improvement book
clubs, poetry, theater, arts and crafts, growing food/herbs, recycling and the
environment, etc. to improve an array of skills to engage in real-life experiences.
Clients engaged in world-of-work activities to improve job readiness skills,
explored their interests and aptitudes and gained experience as tutors, teacher
assistants, typists, etc. Assessments were implemented to evaluate growth.
1998 - 2000 Teacher: Wintergreen Elementary School. Pitt County, North Carolina. U.S.A.
Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for students with
learning disabilities, other health impaired, educable mental disabilities in a self-
contained and resource setting. Using a variety of strategies and methods, the
students learned the given subject matter, improved interpersonal skills, and by
the end of the school year worked as a group on a challenging science fair project
using recycled material to increase the awareness of their environment, and
earned an award.
1997 - 1998 Teacher: Falkland Elementary School. Pitt County, North Carolina. U.S.A.
I taught students with behavioral and emotional handicaps in a self-contained
program to improve their reading, math, social studies, and science skills.
Implementing individualized educational plans and behavioral supports most of
the students were able to function well in different environments within the
school and improve their personal/social skills, and a few were able to transition
slowly into regular classrooms.
1996 Teacher: Mokulele Elementary School. Honolulu, Hawaii. U.S.A.
Worked as a part-time resource teacher for students with learning disabilities in grades 4, 5, and 6. Teaching reading, math, english, spelling, and supporting regular class subjects to meet the needs of each individualized educational plan.
1995 aaa 1996 Educational Specialist: Rainbow House, Rehabilitation Program for Youth,
Honolulu, Hawaii. U.S.A.
Developed and Implemented educational and life skills activities for children and young adults with behavioral and emotional handicaps in three group homes. Provided some children with educational and behavioral supports to attend Public School. Worked with a team of service providers within the treatment facility.
1988 aaa 1994 Teacher: Lincoln Intermediate, Unit #12, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
To meet the goals of the individualized educational plans I taught reading,
english, spelling, math, social studies, science and/or study skills to middle school
students with learning disabilities in a Resource Room setting. Provided support
for students and teachers in the regular class setting. Participated in frequent
conferences with collegues and parents on studentsaaa needs and progress. Designed
and implemented an effective team teaching experience with a fellow special
education teacher. Introduced transitional and vocational awareness skills. Created
a variety of stimulating strategies/methods and materials to address the different
learning styles and interests of this age group, to promote growth and learning
assessed by the battery of tests given each year. Also, provided extra curricular art
activities for all middle school students for an year.
1988 Teacher: Summer Migrant Program, Lincoln Intermediate, Unit #12, Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania. U.S.A.
With a team of teachers, implemented life-skills activities and vocational
assessments in the Career Education Program for teenagers. Demonstrated weaving techniques to help the students design and create a banner representing many cultures. Promoting cooperative and real-world learning.
Training:
2000 - 2002 Morningside Model of Generative Instruction. Morningside Academy Public
School Improvement Project. Seattle, Washington. U.S.A.
The institute was founded by Dr. Kent Johnson to provide behaviorally
designed academic and social programs. Attended the institute for an intensive
two-weeks of powerful teaching and learning methods. Some Examples include
Ogden Lindsleyaaas Precision Teaching and Fluency building, Whimbeyaaas Think-
Aloud-Problem-Solving, Engelmannaaas Direct Instruction, Haughtonaaas
Phonological Coding, and Benson and Cumminsaaa Power of Retelling.
On site (Hawaii State hospital) trainings were conducted to provide
customized in-classroom coaching and effective research-based instructional
materials, methods, and tools for adult learners.
Field Experience:
Summer Vocational Assessment Center aaa Marshall High School, Falls Church, Va
1991 (six weeks)
Oct. 87 Vocational Center aaa Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Work Activity
Center, Northumberland, Pa. (eight weeks)
Sept. 87 EMR Primary Classroom, 14th Street Elementary school, Berwick, Pa
(eight weeks)
1984 aaa 87 Columbia Association for Retarded citizens - accomplishments
- Coordinator for the White Haven Arts and Crafts Program (1986-87)
- Special Olympics
Summer Group Counselor aaa The Lab School for students with Learning Disabilities,
1984 Washington, D.C.
Summer Canadian Crossroads International Cultural Exchange Program
1983 LaaaArche Association of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Live-in Community home for adults with development disabilities
Sept. 81 Chitra Lane School for the Special Child, Colombo, Sri Lanka
April 83 Assisted in classrooms with arts and crafts, work, physical education,and
performing arts programs.
Activities and Interests:
1983-87 International Relations Club aaa Accomplishments
- President 1985-86
- Secretary 1984-85
- Introduced and coordinated the Host Family Program
1985, 87, 94 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
1975, 76 Art Shows
(Silver Medal aaa at the 1975 Shankaraaas International Childrenaaas Painting
Competition)
Enjoy reading, traveling, gardening and environmental care projects, and the arts.
References:
Mrs. Laura Adams-Shimabukuro, Director of Occupational Therapy
Hawaii State Hospital
45-710 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744 USA
Dr. William McGrath, Psychologist
Hawaii State Hospital
45-710 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744 USA
Ms Hannah Gildener, MSW
445 Kaiolu Street, Apartment #1110
Honolulu, HI 96825 USA
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