Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details

Name with initials : B. S. K. Mendis

Name in full : Balapuwaduge Sudantha Kinki Mendis

Date of birth : 13 April 1968

Nationality : Sri Lankan

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Married

Passport : N3351308

Address : 18/1, Uyana Road, Uyana, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Telephone No : 076*******

Email : adxyjf@r.postjobfree.com

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Professional Experience:

I have been working as an English Language and Literature teacher in Form 4 and 5 classes of Leeds International School Panadura.

I was teaching English Language (Cambridge) in Ghiyasuddin international school in Maldives.

I was teaching English Language and Literature (Edexcel) in Sri Lankan School in Oman for 7 years.

I worked as a part-time IELTS Lecturer in Panara Educational Institute and Guwanya Institute.

I was teaching English Language and Literature (Edexcel) O/L and A/L classes at the American International school Dehiwala, Sri Lanka where I was the Head of the English Department.

I was teaching Business English for AAT and Chartered students at a Tertiary school, Minca Business School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka as a part time lecturer.

I was teaching Local A/L General English and O/L and A/L Literature at St Sebastian’s College Moratuwa, Sri Lanka for 12 years before I left for Europe in February 2006.

I was teaching English Language and Literature (Cambridge syllabus) at Lyceum International School Panadura, Sri Lanka.

I was also teaching English Language and Literature (Edexcel) at Leeds International school, Panadura, Sri Lanka.

Seminars and Workshops:

I have participated in all the seminars conducted in Dubai by Pearson under the theme “Teach the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language and Literature”

I have also participated in the Workshop organized by SLELTA (Sri Lanka English Teachers’ Association) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education at NIE and I was able to cover many themes as mentioned in the certificate.

I have also participated in many workshops conducted by the British Council Colombo, Sri Lanka.

I have also attended Workshops on Professional Development of English Language Teachers organized by the Cambridge University Press.

I have participated in all the English Language and Literature seminars conducted in Colombo, Sri Lanka by Edexcel and Cambridge University Press.

I have also participated in the seminar on teaching Advanced Level English Literature conducted by Sri Lanka Federation of University Women.

I have attended a three-day seminar on Edexcel English Specification A and B conducted by Pearson company.

Educational Qualifications.

+ I have passed the Examination of the Masters Degree in Linguistics (English) conducted by the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Subjects offered:

1-Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics

2-Phonemics and Morphology

3-Applied Linguistics

4-Syntax

5-Historical Linguistics

6-Psycholinguistics and Communication Disabilities

+ I have passed the Bachelor of Arts (English Special) Degree Examination conducted by the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka .

1.English Literature- Poetry

2- English Literature -Fiction and Drama

3.Business English

4- Discourse Analysis

5.-Western Classics

6-Classical philosophy and oratory

2nd year

1. Sri Lankan English Literature

2. Post-Colonial Literature of Africa, India and the Caribbean

3. Linguistics and the Structure of the English language

4- Lexicography and Orthography

5.Greek and Roman Mythology

6- Western Classics

1st Year- General Arts Qualification (GAQ)

1.English Literature

2.English Language

3.Western Classics

+ I have passed the Competitive Examination for selection of English Teachers under the District service in 1991 under the index number 43349272

+ I have passed the National Certificate in English (N.C.E.) Examination in 1992 (Index number 108103)

G.C.E. (A/L) Examination

Subject Grade

Accountancy S

Logic S

Economics C

G.C.E (Ordinary Level) Examination

English Distinction

Commerce Credit

Religion RC Credit

Mathematics Credit

Sinhalese Language Pass

Social studies Pass

Science Pass

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN

Teaching classes and assessing students' progress and performance.

Planning and preparing lessons. Examination paper setting and evaluation. Grading papers and preparing progress report cards.

Providing constructive feedback and guidance to students experiencing educational or personal challenges.

Maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.

Communicating with parents, teachers and other professionals, both formally and informally.

Providing a stimulating learning environment in which students can develop to their full potential.

Employing a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning within a group environment.

Helping to prepare students for the future workforce by encouraging interactive group-work and problem-solving.

Evaluating and communicating student progress and liaising with other professionals to discuss individual student needs.

Preparing and implementing remedial programs for students requiring extra help

Extra Curricular activities:

Represented the College Under 15,17 and 1st XV in Rugby- Football

Represented the College Under 15 and 2nd XI Cricket teams

Captained the College Senior Badminton Team

Was a member of the following Societies and Clubs:

Youth Christian Society

Drama society

Arts Club

English choir

Commerce Society

House Activities

Was the captain of the House

Represented the House in Cricket, Table Tennis, Athletics and Badminton

Non Related Referees:

1) Mr. Janaka Gunathilke

The Assistant Principal,

Sri Lankan School Muscat,

Oman.

T.P. 92008318 (Oman)

009*-******** / +682*******/24811006/24811007

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2) Mr. Ajantha Madurapperuma

The Chief Bank Examiner,

Central Bank of Oman,

Banking Examination Department,

Oman.

T.P.99241950 (Oman)

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I hereby certify that the above details are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

B.S.K.Mendis

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