Asantha Attanayake
SCASD
STATECOLLEGE,PA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeConsultingContract Work
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
STATECOLLEGE, PA, US
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
2
Languages
1
Certification
13
Years of experience
10
PhD supervision
10
years of post-secondary education
Personable and dedicated individual with natural ability to connect with students and support their educational journey. Possesses thorough understanding of educational techniques and classroom management, coupled with skills in assisting lesson implementation and student engagement. Focused on fostering positive learning environment through collaboration for student success.
Work History
Gifted Support Instructional Paraprofessional
1 Year 2 Months- Collaborated with educators to foster supportive learning environment for students.
- Facilitated small group activities, promoting teamwork and communication skills among students.
- Partnered with staff to establish inclusive classroom culture that promotes student engagement.
Adjunct Lecturer
1 Year 2 Months- Developed engaging curriculum and course materials to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and active participation among students.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through comprehensive grading systems and feedback mechanisms.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to support diverse learning styles and improve course outcomes.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
3 Months- Implemented lesson plans to engage students in diverse subjects across K-12 curriculum.
- Maintained classroom management to create a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to support ongoing student assessment and progress tracking.
Lecturer
7 Years 9 Months- Delivered English language lectures covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- Designed lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives and learner proficiency levels
- Assessed student performance through assignments, quizzes, presentations, and examinations
- Provided constructive feedback to improve academic writing and spoken communication
Education
Post-doc - English Language Teaching
- Fulbright Advanced Scholar Scholarship Recipient
Ph.D. - English Language Teaching
- Jawaharlal Nehru University Scholarship for PhD
Master of Arts - Linguistics
BEd - Teacher Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Skills
Curriculum development
Inclusive classroom management
Learning assessment
Student engagement
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Educational technology integration
Teacher collaboration
Social development and integration
Technology-based strategies
Certification
English 7-12 PA Teaching certificate
Awards & Honors
- Fulbright Advanced Scholar, US 2013/14
- Crisis Leadership Mgt Scholarship, Harvard Kennedy School, US 2014
- Grantee, National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka 2019
- Grantee, National Center for Advance Social Sciences, Sri Lanka 2009
- Grantee, Indian Council of Social Sciences and Research (ICSSR), India 2008
Research Projects
- Post-colonial Curriculum Practices in South Asia: Building Confidence to Speak English, published by Routledge, UK
- Undergraduate ELT in Sri Lanka: Policy, Practice & Perspectives for South Asia. published by Cambridge Scholars, UK
- "Construction, Consumption and Representation of White Supremacy in Sri Lankan Advertisements: Living White while being Non-White." Media Culture in on Trans/national Asia: Convergences and Divergences, edited by Hyesu Park, Rutgers University Press, US
- "Ground-level Realities in Learning in the Medium of English: The Sri Lankan Experience." Equity, Social Justice and EMI in South Asia. Springer, UK
- "Language Attitude Anxiety and Lack of Confidence to Speak English." ELT Research: The Newsletter of the IATEFL Research Special Interest Group. Issue 36 (Feb 2021). IATEFL, UK. 64-74
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Gifted Support Instructional Paraprofessional
SCASD
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Adjunct Lecturer
Penn State University
05.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wyalusing Area School District
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More
Lecturer
University of Colombo
08.2013 - 05.2021Read More
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Master of Arts from Linguistics
01.2001 - 03.2003Read More
National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka
BEd from Teacher Education
03.1999 - 05.2003Read More
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
01.1996 - 03.2000Read More
Pennsylvania State University
Post-doc from English Language Teaching
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Jawaharlal Nehru University
Ph.D. from English Language Teaching
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