Vadivel Balendran

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Present Employment:

Program and Training Coordinator – Peace Corps Sri Lanka Support the Programme and Training Unit with designing and implementing a US Volunteer program with the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka in which American Volunteers will serve as teachers in government schools for a period of two years. The program is designed to be implemented in Uva and Central provinces in Sri Lanka. Duties include monitoring and evaluation, engaging with government partners, overseeing the activities of the volunteers and arranging Host Families for the volunteers for their stay during the two years and help the Training Manger in conducting training for the volunteers in which the volunteers are trained to speak the vernacular languages to get their day to day activities completed and to understand the cultural aspects. Visiting Lecturer Open University of Sri Lanka:

Conduct English sessions for EGAP (English for General Academic Purposes) for Grandaunts of Open University with the permission of the present employer – Peace Corps Sri Lanka. Visiting Lecturer at National Institute of Education: I serve as a Visiting Lecturer at National Institute of Education and my Target group is Bachelor of Arts grandaunt and others who follow English courses provided by NIE. Support the program coordinator for Bachelor of Education and English Courses in designing and other related activities and consultancy.

Freelance interpreter, translator and consultancy services. Conduct seminars and workshops for youth on leadership and give motivational speeches based on Seven Laws of success.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Sworn Translator Tamil-English

Justice of Peace – Whole Island

December 2014 to December 2018 Program Manager Room to Read Sri Lanka Roles & Responsibilities:

Management and Coordination, Program Design, Implementation, Training, and Monitoring Planning, Reporting and Documentation, External Coordination and Networking Duties:

Provided technical assistance and technical leadership on all matters related to Early Grade Literacy and Education of children. Provided technical assistance to program and LP staff in understanding and internalizing child protection within the Theory of Change (TOC) developmental pathways and program strategy in creating an Independent Reader by way of developing skill and habit of reading.

Supported the development of relevant capacity and individual capabilities of staff and other Core team Members who were Government Servants from Highest Institutions such as the NIE on our packages. By the way of conducting TOT to impart knowledge to enhance the process of early grade skill and habit development for reading in primary grade children. Visited schools and observed the teaching learning process to contribute towards the development of the curriculum for early grade children. In liaison with the Research Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) Specialist, facilitated periodic monitoring of project activities and used findings to improve and enhance the quality of the contextualized package that intends (currently the program exits) to create an independent reader. Ensured that lessons learned from program implementation and other relevant activities are identified, documented and appropriately disseminated for internal and external purposes, e.g. development of knowledge products.

Ensured timely submission of and compliance to Room to Read reportorial requirements both Global and Country Office.

Represented Room to Read in all national and international forums and Gatherings as a technical expert.

February 01, 2012 December 2014 Parliamentary Interpreter, Parliament of Sri Lanka: Perform all the allied activities pertaining to the job and do Tamil – English Translation.

2010 – 2011 Joined a Sinhala Medium School to involve myself in teaching English and perform other allied activities. This gave me an opportunity to learn about the culture, religion and sociability of the Sinhalese community and was commended for many achievements and performances by the parents, students, staff and the principal. 2009 – 2010 Co-Ordinating Secretary to the Hon. Deputy Minister of Justice,

(Ministry of Justice, Superior Courts Complex, Colombo 12) : Organized intramural and extramural meetings and discussions with local and foreign diplomats. Represented the Hon. Minister at several occasions and gave detailed report on them to the Hon. Minister. Drafted all sorts of letters for help, assistance, funds, sponsorship, donations etc. Addressed at several occasions on behalf of the Hon. Minister. 2008 – 2009 Principal, Courtlodge Tamil Maha Vidyalaya: Performed all the duties of a principal of a school. During my period as the principal six student passed the Grade 05 Scholarship and started many games Table Tennis one major game I inaugurated. Prepared the entire relevant document requested by the Zonal and Provincial Department of Education as need arose.

2001 – 2008 Vice Principal, Courtlodge Tamil Vidyalaya, Kandapola: Assisted the principal in all the academics, administrative and all the allied duties. As the Scouts Master sent one scout to England to take part at the Centenary Scouts Jamboree held in England in 2007. Prepared students for English Day programmes conducted by the Ministry of Education. Prepared the school time table and all the other relevant documents. Prepared the final census statistics to be forwarded to the Ministry periodically.

2001 Educator Counselor, SOS Children’s Villages of Sri Lanka: Took care of the youth in the village and looked into their needs (food, education, clothing etc.) and informed the administration about every aspect in this regard. Attended periodical meeting and suggested meaningful and executable project. Received and provided trainings on child care aspects. 1992 – 2001 Teacher of English Ministry of Education: Taught English to student of all levels and assisted the principal and others to organize many activities and functions in the schools. I was in-charge of the English Literary Association of all the Government schools I taught.

1990 – 1991 Sales Office Free Lanka Trading Company (409, Galle Road Colombo 03): Assisted fifteen Sales Representatives in sales promotion activities and attended business meetings and prepared reports for such meetings.

PART TIME JOBS

Youth Corps Center Nuwara Eliya: Taught English to treasury level students Association for Light a Candle English Programme for University Students: Performed duties as a lecturer to conduct an English Course designed by Mrs. Mirrel Jayawardena Head of English, University of Moratuwa. St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa: Conducted an English seminar for G.C. E. Ordinary Level Students

National Youth Service Council: Conducted English lessons for youth at several youth empowerment programmes conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs. Sri Lanka Forestry Institute, Hawa Eliya, Nuwara Eliya: Conducted an English course for RFO and BFO Students at the above Institute I have participated in many TV interviews and discussed matters related to English Education in Sri Lanka specially on Eye Channel – Udaya Dharisanam (Rupawahini Corporation)

I have organized several outbound training camps for the youth at the scout camp Nuwara Eliya and assisted the District Youth Services Officer in organizing many programmes for the youth in the district.

RESEARCH PROGRAMME EXPERIENCE

Engaged in a research on Youth Employability for T- Field Nuwara Eliya This was based on youth employment – my research findings were the Plantation Youth are not un-employed they are unemployable due to lack of educational or professional qualification. Their expectations and requirement are minimal and always show some kind of dependency. Recommendation – Data collection on qualification, carrier goals and finding suitable vocational skill training through a need analysis. I also compiled a glossary of all the institutions that provide Skill and Vocational Training

(Regional) and at present the ownership of this document is with Tea Field.

(further details could be discussed if interested) Assisted Prof. M. Karunanithy to collect data for his thesis for his PhD. on Social Mobility of Plantation Community

Collected data and conducted interviews for CENWOR on Domestic Violence for which I intimated Police Officers, Judges, Prison Superintends, Lawyers, Doctors, Social Services Officer, Officials of Department Probation of Child, Crime Branch Officials and various officials of the Governmental and Non-Governmental institutions. Collected data for the Open University of Sri Lanka for a research on Micro Finance and its Impact at Walapane and Hangurangetta area under the guidance of Prof. Collambage, Dr. Mahen Mendis and Dr. Chandraboss.

Participated at Most Significant Change Training and Evaluation programme at Ampara organized by OXFAM as an interpreter and gained lot of knowledge about rehabilitation sustainable livelihood, social mobility etc. Learning Process of the Early Grade Children was of importance and main focus during the process of contextualization of Grade 1 curriculum at Room to Read Sri Lanka EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Planning to register for a PhD program at University of Kelaniya – Speaking skills in English MA Linguistics, University of Kelaniya 2012 -2013: Got through the written Examination, submitted the dissertation under the title “THE STUDY ON COMPLEXITY OF THE STYLISTIC LANGUAGE USED IN THE STANDING ORDERS OF THE PARLIAMENT OF SRI LANKA” and successfully completed the VIVA and the Certificate would be valid with effect fro February 13, 2013. Subjects: Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics, Phonemics and Morphology, Syntax, Historical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and Communication Disabilities and presentation of a Dissertation.

Bachelor of Arts, University of Sri Jayawardenapura 2009: Passed the prescribed examination and was admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts; Subjects: English Language, English Literature and English Teaching Methodology. 1997 – 1998 Trained Teacher of English -Teachers Training College Peradeniya: Followed the two year Teachers’ Training Course and got through the final exam with credit passes for all the subjects and became a Specialist Trained Teacher of English with effect from March 01, 1999; Subjects: Principles of Education, Educational Psychology, Health and Physical Education, English Language, English Literature, Structure and Applied Linguistics, ELT Methodology, Teaching Practice (taught at leading schools in Kandy)

1989 Diploma -Waterfield Institute Nuwara Eliya – Branch of Ambassador College Pasadena California USA: Followed an English Language and Vocational training course and taught by teachers from Canada, USA and Australia who were students of the above University.

1990 Management Diploma - Waterfield Institute Kotmale – Followed a residential Management and English Diploma course, the second year programme of the above course only twenty four students were chosen out of about 150 applicants after an interview and written test; Subjects: History Man in the 20 th

Centaury, Public Speaking,

Principles of Success, Computer Applications, Writing with a Purpose, Health and Physical Education, Business Accounting and we took part in a work programme to get a hand on experience in gardening, carpentry, painting, housekeeping etc. taught by teachers from Canada, USA and Australia who were students of the above University. 1988 G.C.E Advance Level, Holy Trinity College, Nuwra Eliya: Got through this examination in Commerce Subjects with two credits and two ordinary passes; Subjects: Commerce and finance, Accountancy, Economics and Geography 1985 G.C.E Ordinary Level, Holy Trinity College, Nuwra Eliya: Got through with Distinction for Tamil Language and credit for English Language and English Literature. OTHER SHORT TIME COURSES AND SEMINARS FOLLOWED

June 25, to 29, 2001Successfully completed a training course on Environmental Management conducted by SLIDA – Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration

December 27, to 30, 2003 National Integration Programme Unit-Ministry if Justice: Participated in a four day seminar on Bi-Lingual Competencies and Peace Building Skills for Hindu Mindful Mediator Trainers.

May 31, 2007 Participated at a one day programme on Child Friendly Environment and Participatory School Management organized by Foundation for Co-Existence COMPUTER LITERACY

2007 Visual Computers - completed a six months Computer Diploma Course; Subject area: Worde XP, Excel XP, PowerPoint XP, Access XP, Corel Draw, Adobe Photo Shop and Internet and e-mail.

July 31, 2009 ICDL: Obtained the License by passing the online examination. The training and course was conducted by the Provincial Education Department –Central Province through a registered Computer Training Institute- Sri Sobitha Vocational Training Institute.

May 05, to June 06, 2010 International Pedagogical ICT License : Successfully completed the course works related to qualifying the International Pedagogical ICT License Supported by the Asian Development Bank funded Education for Knowledge Society Project Ministry of Education.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Language Writing Speaking Reading

Tamil Very good Very good Very good

English Very good Very good Very good

Sinhala poor Very good Good

PUBLICATIONS

Edited – Perspective the Historical document published in connection to the 150th Anniversary of St. Xavier’s’ College Nuwara Eliya

Published English booklets for students of various grades. Wrote several stories to several Web Sites.

I have written felicitation poems on many occasions Written Poems for names of individuals and organizations EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Holy Trinity College, Nuwara Eliya

Senior Prefect

President – Tamil and English Literary Association Editor - School Magazine

Member College cricket and Football team

Teachers Training College, Peradeniya

President – Environmental Conservation Society

Member – TC Sports Council

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENTS

Past President - Rotaract Club of Nuwar Eliya (Rotary International - District 3220) President – Rangers Club, Nuwara Eliya

Finance Controller cum Secretary - Evergreen Foundation Secretary – Sri Lanka Scouts Association, Nuwara Eliya Branch Association. Assistant Secretary: Nuwara Eliya Motor Racing Club. College Revival Committee – St.Xaviers’ College Nuwara Eliya Member – OBA St. Xaviers’ College, Colombo Branch

Chairman – Holy Trinity College - Past Pupils’ Association Colombo Branch Past Treasurer – Eksath Lanka Foundation, Nuwara Eliya Board Member – Several Religious Organizations and Social Welfare Organization SPECIAL TALENTS

Announcing and compering

Acting

Swimming

Numerology and Fortune Telling

PERSONAL DATA

Name: Vadivel Balendran

Address: Lovers Leap Estate, Nuwara Eliya

Contact No: 071*******

(Please drop a text message if not answered, as the phone is put on silence during discussions, meetings and Trainings)

e.mail address: vadivelbalendran@ yahoo.com

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Civil Statue: Married

NON RELATED REFEREES

Mr. Devaka Karunanayake

Program Operations Director

Room to Read Sri Lanka

38, Dr. E.A. Cooray Mawatha

Colombo 06

TP: 076*******

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Mr. L. R. Perera

Director General

Plantation Human

Development Trust

No: 427/14,

Robert Gunawardena

Mawatha,

Battaramulla,

Sri Lanka.

Tel: +94-112******-***

Fax : +94-112-***-***

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Dr. M. Karunanithy

Retired Professor

Faculty of Education

University of Colombo

99, 2/4 Vystwyke Apartments

Vystwyke Road

Colombo 15

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