CV

S.W.M.S. KUMARIHAMY

Sri Lanka Principal Service - Grade 1

Phone: +94 715497300 Email: seelkum@gmail.com Address: 897/3, Wellewa, Ku/Bopitiya Sri Lanka

Experience

Teacher Trainer / Assistant Principal – Senior School
Royal International School, Kurunegala

JULY 2024 - Present

• I provide strategic academic and professional leadership across the Senior School, with direct oversight of the National A/L section.
• I ensure high standards of teaching, consistency, and professionalism through active supervision, mentoring of Sectional Heads, and early identification of academic and behavioural concerns.
• I proactively support staff development, uphold school routines, and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Assistant Principal
Nalanda College, Colombo

2017 - JULY 2024

• As Assistant Principal overseeing the Advanced Level Science and Technology section, I spearheaded various educational development initiatives that significantly enhanced academic outcomes.
• Achieving a remarkable 20% improvement in Advanced Level results, I implemented innovative teaching methodologies such as the integration of smart class concepts, digital boards, and modern learning techniques into classrooms.
• Implemented a successful teacher supervision and feedback program, significantly enhancing the teaching and learning process.

Assistant Principal
Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo

2010 - 2017

• As Assistant Principal of the Advanced Level Science and Technology section, concurrently served as a Chemistry teacher.
• Instrumental in achieving the highest Advanced Level results nationwide in 2011, with a track record of producing multiple top 10 island rankers.

Assistant Principal
Pannala National School, Pannala

2001 - 2010

• Served as Assistant Principal overseeing education development while concurrently holding roles as a Chemistry and Mathematics teacher.
• Elevated Ordinary Level Mathematics results from 15.25%. Pioneered and directed dynamic educational enrichment programs to foster well-rounded student development in both extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

Teacher of Mathematics

• Kohombapola Vidyalaya (1996-2001)
• Weuda Maha Vidyalaya (1994-1996)
• Ihala Nanneriya Vidyalaya (1987-1994)

Education

Master of Science in Education Management
National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka

2020 - 2022

• Collaborated with leading education managers in Colombo.
• Conducted research on the impact of the Technology Stream on students' life skills development.

Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management
National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka

2018 - 2019

• Conducted an exploratory study of school managers' intervention to develop integrative personality in grades 6-8 students.

Language and Speech Training - Tamil
Department Of Official Languages, Sri Lanka
2017

Principal Capacity Development Program
National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka
2015

Participated in prestigious leadership training programs facilitated by the Department of Education Leadership Development and Management, focusing on honing skills in effective leadership and management.

Diploma in English for Professionals
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)
2002 - 2004

Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Open University of Sri Lanka
2000 - 2002

Pursued subjects like Principles of Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment of Learning Outcomes, and Student Adjustment and Counseling.

Bachelor’s of Science
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
1996 - 1999

Appreciations & Awards

• 2011 | Certificate of Commendation: Awarded by the government of Sri Lanka for excellent academic achievement in Advanced Level Science in Devi Balika Vidyalaya.
• 2006 | Certificate of Commendation: Honored by the regional education office for exemplary contribution to the 15.25% improvement in G.C.E. Ordinary Level Mathematics results at Pannala National School.
• 2000 | Certificate of Commendation: Commended by the regional education office for successfully elevating Mathematics results at Kohombapola Vidayalaya from 16.6% to 50%.
• 1991 | Teachers’ Day Award: Honored for the preparation of grade 11 Mathematics education development assignment books.
• 1990 | Teachers’ Day Award: Recognized for delivering an outstanding module design for the subject of Mathematics.

Key Initiatives & Project Leadership / Significant Experiences

• 2020-2023 | Nalanda College: Led the E-Classroom project, enhancing educational environments by equipping classes with state-of-the-art smart boards.
• 2019-Present | Nalanda College: Leading the 'Sisu Nena Abhimana' project, elevating the education of students in the school hostel through the organization of subject camps and weekly revision sessions.
• 2017 | Department of Education: Worked as a resource person in teacher awareness programs on examination and assessment guidelines. (Also noted in May 2017)
• 2013 | Open University of Sri Lanka: Served as a mentor for the Open University.

References

Thilak Waththuhewa
Additional Commissioner
Department of Examinations Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 718259993
Email: thilak_waththuhewa@yahoo.com

Priyanka Samarakoon
Director/ COO
Altria Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
98/3, Havelock Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 713594263
Email: priyanka@thealtria.com