Kalana Cooray
English language teacher
Dedicated and passionate English language educator with over 12 years of teaching experience in the school education sector. Currently pursuing an MA in Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya, with a strong academic foundation in English language teaching and education. Experienced in teaching English and supporting students’ language development as a resource person. Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, classroom management, and student mentoring skills, with additional achievements in singing, drama, and public speaking.
Welimada, Sri Lanka
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Work Experience
Teacher
B/Bogahakumbura Muslim Maha Vidyalaya
2018 — PresentCurrentWelimada, Sri Lanka
- Completed a Master’s degree in Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya
- Completed a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in English from the National Institute of Education (NIE)
- Gained over 12 years of professional experience in English language teaching
- Served as a Resource Person in English Language in the Welimada Education Zone, supporting thousands of students' language development
- Contributed as a G.C.E. O/L English Examination Paper Marker, supporting the assessment and evaluation of students’ English language performance
- Developed students’ English language, communication, presentation and creative skills for a class of 20 students through classroom and extracurricular activities
Skills
Curriculum developmentTechnology integration in teachingLesson planningStudent assessmentCommunication skills
References
Mrs. A.P Kurukulasooriya
ISA In English · Zonal Education Office Welimada
0716681340
Mrs. C.P.Malalgoda
Deputy Director of Education · Zonal Education Office, Welimada
0718867786
Languages
Sinhala
Native
English
Fluent
Tamil
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Professional Qualifications
Master’s degree
Linguistics
University of Kelaniya
Bachelor of Education (Honours)
English
National Institute of Education (NIE)
National Diploma
National Diploma in Teaching
Diploma
Speech and Drama
CALSDA
Diploma
English and Personal and Professional Development
Beacon Hill Academy