Vidushi Gunasekara
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Credentials
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Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of CambridgeDec, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Avinya Foundation
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Sri Lanka
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educator
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Institute of Music Speech and Speaking Skills
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Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
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Chairperson - Board of Examiners
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Jan 1997 - Present
• Ensures the quality of examinations • Sets guidelines and instructions within the framework of the Education and Examinations Protocols, to assess and regulate examination results • Conducts Speaking Skills, Writing Skills examinations • Prepares programme specification, syllabus, marking scheme • Ensures the quality of examinations • Sets guidelines and instructions within the framework of the Education and Examinations Protocols, to assess and regulate examination results • Conducts Speaking Skills, Writing Skills examinations • Prepares programme specification, syllabus, marking scheme
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Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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High School English Teacher
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2023
IELTS Coach for Academic and General Training Exams with proven results. IELTS Coach for Academic and General Training Exams with proven results.
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Holy Cross College, Gampaha
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Gampaha, Sri Lanka
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English Teacher
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Sep 2001 - Dec 2010
• Teacher in charge of English Language – G.C.E (O/L) section (equivalent to GCSE - O/L) • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations to train new teachers • Carried out three term tests each year • Maintained report cards and Student Based Assessment (SBA) files throughout the year • Trained students for Drama and Theatre to participate at national level competitions and Shakespeare Drama Competitions. • Trained students to participate in Sri Lanka Festival for Performing Arts. • Trained students for public speaking competitions. Show less
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NARA - National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency
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Sri Lanka
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Scientist
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May 1999 - Aug 2001
• Carried out water quality testing related to rivers, lagoons, and industrial wastewater • Handled projects related to Coastal Resource Management, Water Quality Monitoring, Shrimp Farm Effluent Management • Underwent a training on Environmental Impact Management • Participated in a workshop on Breeding Culture and Management of Ornamental Fish • Was trained on Application of Stable Isotope and direct 14CO2 Absorption technique in the Analysis of Marine Pollutants • Carried out water quality testing related to rivers, lagoons, and industrial wastewater • Handled projects related to Coastal Resource Management, Water Quality Monitoring, Shrimp Farm Effluent Management • Underwent a training on Environmental Impact Management • Participated in a workshop on Breeding Culture and Management of Ornamental Fish • Was trained on Application of Stable Isotope and direct 14CO2 Absorption technique in the Analysis of Marine Pollutants
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Open University of Sri Lanka
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Demonstrator
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Sep 1998 - Dec 1998
• Taught Undergraduate students at practical classes at Level 3,4,5 of the B.Sc. Degree Programme. • Taught Undergraduate students at practical classes at Level 3,4,5 of the B.Sc. Degree Programme.
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Education
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University of Cambridge
CELTA, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -
The Open University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Education -
LAMDA - The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Advanced Graded Examination in Speech Communication (Public Speaking) Gold Medal, Public Speaking -
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Microbiology, General -
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology