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Shawn Abayaratna

Summary

High-energy and enthusiastic graduate from UCLA who has experience in teaching, managing several groups, organizing private events, briefing staff on technical issues, and developing sustaining relations in multiple fields. I am versatile and will learn new work quickly. I am gifted with the ability to think critically, educate successfully, brainstorm accurately, and respond to many demanding environments and challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kaplan LSAT Instructor

Kaplan
San Diego, CA
07.2023 - Current

I teach the Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension Sections of the LSAT using Kaplan's unique methodology. I attend to multiple students in a class and review their progress throughout hundreds of pages of study.

The LSAT Master: Logic Games Author

The LSAT Yogi
, CA
07.2023 - Current

I began creating a book in July to teach my own unique method for addressing the Logic Games. I chose to teach the Logic Games first due its initial intricacy and difficulty to beginners, the section is not widely taught or understood. Therefore, I have created this book for both beginners and experts to provide the essentials for any student who is willing to dedicate he or she to independent practice. By reading this book, one can exponentially increase their likelihood of achieving an A grade on the LSAT Logic Games. I have completed approximately 700 pages of the book so far and am now editing the book to its completion. I expect to officially publish The LSAT Master in March.

Assistant Manager

HoneyComb Learning Center
Cerritos, CA
07.2017 - Current

I assist in pay roll, time sheets, year-end tax reports, and profit evaluation at HoneyComb Learning Center. I communicate with teachers, transport documents, and help maintain the school's highest efficacy.

SRF Kriya Meditation&Yoga Practitioner

Self-Realization Fellowhip
Cerritos, CA
01.2022 - Current

Successfully achieved certification as an Official Kriya Meditation&Yogi Practitioner after fulfilling the SRF Kriya Meditation&Yoga Initiation Ceremony. I learned more exercises and teachings; I practiced about 2.5-4 hours each day. I have continued my practice up to date.

SRF Kriya Meditation&Yoga Trainee

Self-Realization Fellowship
Fullerton, CA
01.2021 - Current

Assiduously devoted myself to the recondite and austere meditation and yogic practices of Yogi Parmahansa Yogananda, a self-proclaimed enlightened and spiritual teacher. I practice 1.5-3 hours a day, each morning and evening.

Public Substitute Teacher

LA County
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 01.2020

Applied for my Teacher Substitute Permit to teach in LA County for the year 2020, however I was restricted from pursuing this endeavor throughout the year due to COVID-19.

Lesson Planner

HoneyComb Montessori
Cerritos, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019

Created, organized, and scheduled Full Day Lesson Plans throughout the week with an emphasis on Language Arts. I selected and organized hundreds of handouts tailored to meet the core content standards for a variety of grade levels. I observed several days of field work throughout the week.

Intern

U.S. House of Representatives
Long Beach, CA
05.2018 - 08.2018

Assisted the 47th Districts' congressional office document and organize constituents' concerns for Congressman Alan Lowenthal and Mayor Mark Pulido. Directed constituents to their case representative involving a number of federal agencies ranging from the USCIS, Veterans Affairs, National Guard Bureau, and Department of Transportation etc. Administered and explained forms relevant to each constituents' issue. Attended meetings with representatives of different federal agencies as well as labor unions. Drafted and organized certificates for public schools and briefed field representatives on issues related to current and upcoming legislation. Trained new interns how to perform the  necessary duties to attend to constituents, manage the needs of federal agencies, and maintain the office. 

Teacher and Tutor

Angel Learning Center
Cerritos, CA
04.2013 - 11.2014

Taught English privately as well as in a public classroom. Helped teachers organize materials and prepare guided activities while conducting a class with more than a dozen students. I worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support. Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.

Legal Associate

Shatford Law
Irvine, CA
05.2014 - 07.2014

Worked with actual clients speaking with over 20 clients and documented their claims for their respective attorney. I organized paper work, consulted multiple attorneys cooperatively, and copied legal documents necessary for each attorney. My employer was satisfied and commended me on my performance.

Speaker at the Sant Nirankari Peace Conference

Sant Nirankari Mission
Norwalk, 2014
07.2014 - 07.2014

Gave a speech at a global peace conference in conjunction with Rev. Khemananda on peace, unity, diversity, and religion where many spiritual reverends, fathers, and gurus spoke. The speech was broadcasted on live television.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies

UCLA
2017

Skills

  • CTC Activity Supervisor Clearance 2020
  • SRF Kriya Yoga Practictioner
  • Communication and Speaking Skills
  • Advanced Writing
  • Reading Analysis
  • Presentations
  • Expert Scheduling
  • Experienced Collaboration
  • Administrative Support

Accomplishments

  • Accepted into the UCLA Honor Society

Timeline

Kaplan LSAT Instructor

Kaplan
07.2023 - Current

The LSAT Master: Logic Games Author

The LSAT Yogi
07.2023 - Current

SRF Kriya Meditation&Yoga Practitioner

Self-Realization Fellowhip
01.2022 - Current

SRF Kriya Meditation&Yoga Trainee

Self-Realization Fellowship
01.2021 - Current

Public Substitute Teacher

LA County
01.2020 - 01.2020

Lesson Planner

HoneyComb Montessori
09.2019 - 12.2019

Intern

U.S. House of Representatives
05.2018 - 08.2018

Assistant Manager

HoneyComb Learning Center
07.2017 - Current

Speaker at the Sant Nirankari Peace Conference

Sant Nirankari Mission
07.2014 - 07.2014

Legal Associate

Shatford Law
05.2014 - 07.2014

Teacher and Tutor

Angel Learning Center
04.2013 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies

UCLA
Shawn Abayaratna