Ms. H.M. Navoda N Herath

Profile Overview

Ms. H.M. Navoda N Herath is a Senior Lecturer Grade II attached to the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. She holds a BA (Honors) in English Language & Literature from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and is reading for an MPhil in ELT at the University of Kelaniya.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education

  • Reading for an MPhil in ELT, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • BA (Honors) English Language & Literature, Department of English, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer (Probationary)
    Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
    2018-Present
  • Invigilator
    British Council, Sri Lanka
    2021-Present
  • Visiting Lecturer
    Lanka Nippon Business Institute, Maharagama
    2020-2022
  • Visiting Lecturer
    Stanford International Campus, Dalugama, Kelaniya
    2020-2022
  • Visiting Lecturer
    Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    2017-2018
  • Visiting Lecturer
    Department of English Language Teaching Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
    2016-2018
  • Visiting Tutor
    Open University Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka
    2016-2019
  • Visiting Lecturer
    Aquinas University, Sri Lanka
    2016-2018

Conferences/Workshops/Summits/Training/Programs

  • Participated for a training session on “Counselling Undergraduates” conducted by the Staff Development Center, university of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  • Participated for a training session on “Training of Trainers for Peace Building” conducted by United Nations.
  • Participated for Teacher Training workshops conducted by the Department of English Language Teaching, University of Jayawardenepura.
  • Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting sessions on, Email Etiquette, Internship CV Writing and Dissertation Writing for undergraduates at Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  • Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting sessions on, Email Etiquette and Internship CV Writing for undergraduates at Faculty of Management and Commerce, Southeastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting an efficacy development program on, “Personality Development through English Language” for undergraduates at Faculty of Management and Commerce, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting an efficacy development program on, “How to Overcome Challenges when Pursuing a Degree Program in English Medium” for undergraduates at Faculty of Management and Commerce, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Awards and Fellowships

  • Selected for the Top Five in the Finalists’ round of ELTons Award in 2021 for the Innovation in English Language Teaching conducted by the British Council.
  • Shortlisted from Sri Lanka for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Scholar Award 2024 for American Literature.

Publications

Conference Proceedings (Abstracts)

  1. Herath HMNN, “Impact of Technology in Higher Education and Student Centered Learning” South Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019.
  2. Herath HMNN, “Complications in Teaching Content Based Language in Higher Education” 14th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018
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