Keshini Fernando
Primary English Teacher
Dedicated Primary English Teacher with over 7 years of experience teaching the Edexcel and Cambridge curricula in international school settings. Passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and supporting students' academic and personal development.
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Work Experience
Primary English Teacher
Lyceum International School
Feb 2019 — Feb 2023Wattala
- Worked as an English Teacher and Year 4 Class Teacher, teaching English using the Global English curriculum with a focus on literature and language skills. Also taught Religion and Education of Human Values (EHV), supporting students’ moral and personal development while creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
Primary English Teacher
NICE International School
Feb 2023 — Aug 2024Negombo
- Worked as an English Language Teacher for Year 2 to Year 5 students. Organized English Day events, including Speech, Creative Writing, and Spelling Bee competitions, and designed engaging term projects instead of traditional exams. Provided in-class support for students with special educational needs to promote inclusive learning.
Early Childhood Educator / Foundation Programme Teacher
St. John Paul II Institute of Higher Education, Chilaw Diocese
Aug 2024 — Aug 2025Wennappuwa
- Conducted an activity-based English learning programme, Smart Kids, for children aged 3–6 years. Guided students through Starter Foundation Programmes to prepare them for Young Learners English (YLE) pathways. Used interactive teaching strategies to support language, cognitive, social, and emotional development, and planned engaging activities such as games, storytelling, songs, and hands-on learning experiences.
Primary English Teacher
St. John Paul II International School
Aug 2024 — PresentCurrentWennappuwa
- English Language Teacher for the Cambridge Global English curriculum, delivering interactive teaching methods to develop students’ language skills. Use technology and a variety of activities to support all learners in an inclusive classroom. Responsible for organizing English activity days and reading programmes to encourage literacy development.
Education
Diploma in English Language Teaching, English Language Teaching
Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education
University Foundation Programme in Business Management, Business Management
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
IELTS, International English Language Testing System
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination
Newstead Girls'College, Negombo
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination
NEestead Girls' College, Negombo
Certificates
Certificate of Participation – Teacher Training Programme conducted by Mr. Andrew Steele
Burlington English
Certificate of Participation – International Forum for Teachers
Gateway College
Certificate of Completion – Understanding Child Protection
British Council
3rd Place, Inter-School Model Competition
British Council
All Island Winner – Religious English Choir
Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance and Speech
Outstanding Gold Medal –Choir (2012)
Sri Lanka Annual Competitive Festival
Grade One in Music Theory with Honors (2006)
Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance and Speech
Certificate in Social Service (Merit)
HelpAge Sri Lanka
Certificates in Art, Singing, and Bible Knowledge Competitions
Archdiocese of Colombo
Languages
English
Professional
Sinhala
Fluent