Detailed Resume
Dr. SARATH WITHANARACHCHI SAMARANAYAKE
45, Pride of Ceylon, Mayadunna Mawatha, Athurugiriya. Sri Lanka
Email: sarathsamaranayake41@gmail.com
As an experienced English lecturer in the
education management field, I have developed a diverse skill set in e-learning,
lecturing, educational technology, curriculum development, and teacher
training. I possess a doctoral degree in Linguistics from the University of
South Africa. Throughout my teaching career, I have researched various topics
related to English acquisition and teaching in different EFL contexts,
including Thailand. On a contractual basis, I worked as an English Lecturer in
the Department of International Language Teaching at the Faculty of Education,
Sanam Chandra Palace Campus, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand,
with my contract set to conclude on 16th July 2025.
GENERAL INFORMATION
|
Date of birth |
19.05.1961 |
Passport No |
P0347046 |
|
Nationality |
Sri Lankan |
Date of issue |
11. 04. 2025 |
|
Gender |
Male |
Date of expiry |
11. 04. 2035 |
· My passport will be renewed during this month.
EDUCATION
2007-2010 BA
(Honors) in TESOL, University of
South Africa.
2010-2012
MA in TESOL, University of
South Africa.
Thesis: The
Effects of Authentic materials using role-playing activities on oral
proficiency: A
case study of Thai undergraduate students – (available at
uir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/6029).
Supervisor: Mrs. Tuli. Petla Shandu.
2013-2017 Ph.D. in
Linguistics, University of South Africa.
Thesis: Academic
Writing Issues of Foundation Level Students:
The
Effectiveness of Context-Specific Teaching Materials Using a Process
genre approach to writing-(available at uir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/22795).
Supervisor: Dr. Carien Wilsenach
TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
·
English
for Academic purposes
·
Conversational
English
·
Business
Communication
·
Academic
writing
·
IELTS
Preparation courses
·
Discourse
analysis
·
EFL/ESL
Pedagogy
·
L2 acquisition
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2019 -
2025 English Lecturer, Department of International
Language
Silpakorn University, Thailand
Course Titles:
1.
Advisor for MA
in TEFL program- 2023 Up to date (Two graduate
students are under my supervision. They have been
conducting two studies relevant to the speaking and listening skills of grade 5
and 6 school students.
2. Academic English
Writing for the MA in TEFL program 1st year
3. Advanced English Writing
for BA English major 4th year.
4.
Introduction to English Literature for BA English major 3rd year.
5. English for
Everyday Use for BA Educational Technology major 1st
year.
6. Teaching Practicum-
Supervisor of BA English Major Course since July
2019 up to date.
2012-2017 English Lecturer, University of
Technology and Applied Sciences-
Shinas, Oman.
Course Title:
Foundation and post-foundation programs.
Primary
language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) and
projects and presentations to post-foundation
level
Technical
Writing 1 and 11 for the post-foundation program.
Prepared teaching materials for reading and writing skills
2006-2012 English Lecturer, Department of
Languages and Linguistics, Prince of
Songkhla University, Thailand
Course Title: Conversational
English for undergraduate students.
TOFLE and IELTS
preparation courses.
English
Conversation Course for the General Public.
English for
restaurant owners and hawkers.
English Language Listening and Speaking Course for undergraduate
students.
1999-2006 English Instructor, Advanced
Technological Institute, Sri Lanka
Course Title:
Business Communication
Taught Business
Communication to students studying in the National and
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy,
Management, Business Studies
and English.
1999.1-1999.4 English Instructor, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Course Title: English Intensive
Course for Freshmen (One Semester)
Taught English Intensive Course to Freshmen.
1991-1993 English Instructor, Non-formal
Education Centre, Maldives
Course Title:
English for government officials.
Taught General
English to government officials.
Taught basic-level
English to the professional staff in the Maldives
Electricity Board.
1987-1991 English Teacher, Ministry of
Education, Sri Lanka
Study program: Primary and secondary schools’ English
Language
Taught English as a Second Language as per the school curriculum.
1984-1985 English Assistant Teacher,
Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka
Study program: Primary schools’ English Language.
Taught English as a Second Language as per the school curriculum.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
1983.1-1983.12 Certificate in Professional English,
The Open University of Sri Lanka.
1986-1988 Govt English Specialist Trained
Teacher Certificate, Sri Lanka.
1990 First Certificate in
English, University of Cambridge, UK.
1991-1992 Dip in TEFL, The Scottish
International School, UK.
2005.1-2005.12 Certificate in Computer-Based Multi-Media
Material Production,
National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka.
2006.9-2006.10 Certificate in TEFL, Text and Talk Academy, Thailand.
2015 July-August
Certificate in Teaching with Technology and Inquiry: An Open
Course
for Teachers. (https://courses.edx.org/dashboard ), University of Toronto
through edX (Online course).
2015 September
Certificate in Introduction to Teaching English as a Second. Language
(https://alison.com/profile/ ),
ALISON-Advanced Learning Interactive
System Online.
2015 September
Diploma in Basic English for Business and Tourism,
ALISON-Advanced
Learning an Interactive System Online.
2015 October
Certificate in Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers.
ALISON-Advanced Learning Interactive System Online.
2015 October Certificate in Speaking and Writing English Effectively, Alison.
2015 November Certificate in Instructional Planning for Successful Teaching, Alison.
2015 November Certificate in Motivating Students to Learn, Alison.
2015 December
Certificate in Understanding Students' Development and Diversity,
Alison.
2015 December
Certificate in English for Teaching Purposes, University of
Barcelona
through Coursera.org
2015 December
Certificate in Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started,
University of
Leeds through FutureLearn.
2017 October
UCl 1x: Understanding Classroom Interaction- A course of study
offered
by PnnX, an
online learning initiative of the University of Pennsylvania
through edX.
2018 January
ColWri2.2x: Academic and Business Writing course offered by Berkeley
X, an online learning initiative of the University of California through edX
2018 March
EDSCl 1x: The Science of Learning- What Every Teacher Should Know
(20 hours of
professional learning) – A course offered by Teachers College X,
An online initiative of Teachers College, Columbia University, through edX.
2018 March Certified Publons Academy Peer Reviewer.
2018 April
Lang 101x: Language Revival: Securing the Future of Endangered
Languages- A Course offered by AdelaideX, an online course
learning
initiative of the University of Adelaide through edX,
2018 May
Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers
by Erasmus University Rotterdam on Coursera.
2018 June
Teaching Adult Learners: An online course offered by the Government
of
Western Australia
North Metropolitan TAFE and delivered through
Open2Study. (https://www.open2study.com/user)
2018 July-Aug Education in a Changing World: An
online course offered by the Government of
Western Australia
North Metropolitan TAFE and delivered through
Open2Study.
2018 July-Aug Sociology: An online course offered
by the Government of Western Australia
North Metropolitan TAFE, and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 July-Aug Becoming a Confident Trainer: An
online course offered by the Government
of Western
Australia North Metropolitan TAFE and delivered through
Open2Study.
2018 July-Aug Emergency Management: An online
course offered by the Government of
Western Australia
North Metropolitan TAFE and delivered through
Open2Study.
2018 August Essay and report writing skills:
A course offered by the Open University of
the UK.
2018 Aug-Sep Understanding
the Origin of Crime: An online course offered by
Griffith
University, Australia, and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Aug-Sep
Innovation for Powerful Outcomes: An online course offered by Swinburne
University of Technology, Australia, and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Aug-Sep Foundations of
Psychology: An
online course offered by RMIT University,
Australia and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Aug-Sep Early Childhood
Education: An
online course offered by Gowrie Victoria
Institute, Australia, and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Sep-Oct Becoming Human: Anthropology: An online course
offered by Macquarie
University, Australia, and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Sep-Oct Microbiology and Forensic Science: An online course offered by Jordan
University of
Science and Technology, Jordan, and delivered through
Open2Study.
2018 Sep-Oct Negotiation and
Conflict Resolution: An online course offered by
Macquarie
Graduate School of Management, Australia, and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Oct-Nov Leadership: Identity, Influence, and
Power: An online course
offered by
Macquarie Graduate
School of Management, Australia, and delivered through
Open2Study.
2018 Oct-Nov Climate Change: An online course offered
by Macquarie University, Australia
and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Oct-Nov Marine and Antarctic Science: An online
course offered by the University of
Tasmania and delivered through Open2Study.
2018 Dec Indigenous Studies: Australia and New
Zealand: An online course offered by
The University of
Massey and the University of Tasmania delivered through
Open2Study.
Certification by the Elsevier Research Academy
25.01.2019 A Guide to Journal Citation Metrics
02.10.2018 Diversity in
peer review.
27.08.2018 Making
academia-industry collaborations work.
20.06.2018 Make the most of your research:
Publish your data & Methods.
13.06.2018 Systematic Reviews 101
12.04.2018 “I don’t know what to believe…”: Making Sense
of Science Stories
26.01.2018 Conference skills for researchers.
08.01.2016 How to review a manuscript.
26.11.2015 Peer review in Asia: Special tips for
Reviewers.
22.01.2016 How to get published: preparing your
manuscript.
22.01.2016 How to
get published: Using proper scientific language.
12.02.2016 How to write a lay summary: Improving
research impact.
04.03.2016 Getting your paper noticed: Promoting your
research for making an impact.
08.01.2016 Structuring your article.
05.02.2016 Plagiarism.
04.03.2016 Content ownership.
19.05.2017 Gender Bias in Academic Publishing.
01.03.2017 10 Tips for Writing a truly
terrible journal article.
21.12.2017 How to write an abstract and
improve your article.
12.09.2017 Make a Career in Research
13.05.2017 Why write a book
19.12.2016 Creating a good research data
management plan
12.12.2016 Data citation: How can you, as a
researcher, benefit from citing
18.11.2017 5 diseases ailing research- How to
cure them
17.03.2017
How to get your book published
08.03.2017. The Nuts & Bolts of Peer Review:
A Discussion by Biomaterials Editors
PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
1. Samaranayake, S. (2025). A Semiotic Exploration of Human Language: Nature,
Characteristics and Linguistic Equality. Journal of Mass Communication, 10(1),
161–178. https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmctrmutp/article/view/2744772.
Samaranayake,
S. W., Thienpermpool, P., Kositchaivat, S. (2025). Investigating
an
Adapted process genre writing model and
its implications for undergraduate Thai
students. Indonesian Journal of English
Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics,
10(1), 73−90. http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/ijeltal.v10i1.1852
2.
Samaranayake, S. W. (2024). The Impact of
Online Tutoring on Oral English
Proficiency of Adult Thai Learners. International Journal of Lifelong
Education,
43(4), 448−463. https://doi.org/10.1080/02601370.2024.2358918
3. Samaranayake, S. W., Kositchaivat, S.,
& Prasansaph, S. (2024). EFL/ESL Tertiary-Level
Learners are No Longer Required to
Repeat the Same Dialogues in Speaking Classes:
A Case Study from Thai University. Indonesian
Journal of English Language
Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 9(1),
179−197.
http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/ijeltal.v9i1.1686
4. Samaranayake, S. W., Thienpermpool, P., Kositchaivat, S., &
Jantarach, V. (2023). Can
TED Talks Help Improve Undergraduate Non-English Major Thai EFL Students
Listening and Speaking Competencies?
Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Research in Asia, 29(1), 35-53.
5.
Samaranayake, S. W., Kositchaivat, S.,
& Thienpermpool, P. (2022). Effectiveness of In-
House Materials on Academic Reading Proficiency of College-Level Omani
Students.
Arab English World Journal, 13(4), 454-467.
https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol13no4.30
6.
Samaranayake, S.W., Suneeta, K., &
Jantarach, V. (2022). An Investigation into the
Teaching Practices and Material Effects on Student Outcomes: A Case
Study from
Oman. Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied
Linguistics,
7(1), 141-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/ijeltal.v7i1.1253
7.
Samaranayake, S.W., Suneeta, K., &
Vachira, J. (2022). The Effects of Reading Habits on
Test Performance by Foundation-level Omani Students. Arab World
English Journal,
13 (2) 37- 49. https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol13no2.3
8.
Samaranayake, S. W., Thienpermpool, P.
(2021). Effects of an in-house entry test on the
Post-Foundation Students at an Omani College of Technology. Arab
World English
Journal, 12 (4), 37-49. https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol12no4.13
9.
Samaranayake,
S. W. (2016). Oral Competency of ESL/EFL Learners in Sri Lankan Rural
School Context. SAGE Open, 6(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/1177/215824401665420
10.
Samaranayake,
S. W., & Gabayno, J. J. (2014). The Effects of Writing Intervention
Program on Foundation Level Students at
Shinas College of Technology, Oman. Arab
World English Journal, 5 (4),
131-145.
http://awej.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=579:sarath-w-samaranayake-joaquin-jr-gabayno&catid=53&Itemid=152
11.
Samaranayake,
S.W. (2010). The exploitation of literary texts in teaching ESL/EFL. The
English Language Teacher, MELTA,
39, 205-221.
www.melta.org.my/ET/2010/article%2011.pdf
PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS)
1.
Samaranayake,
S. W., Gabayno, J. J., & Sultan, B. (2017). The Effects of Writing
Intervention
on Omani Students. Lambert
Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG,
Germany.
2. Samaranayake,
S. W. (2012). A new dimension to Role-plays: Real-world activities for
EFL learners. Lambert Academic
Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/a-new-dimension-to-role-plays:real-world-
activities-for-EFL-learners/ISBN/978-3-659-19440-5
PRESENTATIONS
1. Sarath W. Samaranayake. Reading in an EFL Context. On August 4th, 18th, and 25th, 2018, a guest lecture was conducted for three batches of Secondary School English Teachers in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand, at the English Language Seminar organized by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Silpakorn University.
2. Joaquin Jr. Gabayno and Sarath W. Samaranayake. Utilizing Simple, Effective, Practical Guides in Teaching Reading to Omani Learners. Classroom practice-oriented the presentation was conducted at the TESOL in Oman: Innovations, Challenges and Future Perspectives Symposium held at Middle East College, Oman, on the 23rd of February 2017.
3. Sarath W. Samaranayake and Joaquin Jr. Gabayno. Academic writing issues offoundation-level students in Oman. A paper was presented at the 12th Asia TEFL and 23rd MELTA International Conference held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 28th- 30th of August 2014.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
June
2007 Member, TeflAsia
To present
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
2013-2014 Was a member of the Action
Research Committee of ELC, Shinas College
of Technology
(ShCT).
2013-2014 Was a member of the Testing Unit-ELC, ShCT.
2013-2017 Was a member of the Quality Assurance Team- ELC,
ShCT.
2014-2017 Was a member of the Materials Writing
Committee-ELC, ShCT.
2014-2017 I was a peer reviewer for the Research Council of Oman.
2016- Was a peer reviewer for the
International Journal of ELT.
To
present
2017 - Engaged in material writing for the Foundation Program at Level 2 ELC, ShCT.
2017- Engaged in writing support materials (Reading level 4), ELC, ShCT.
Since 2023, I have been a peer reviewer and
an article editor for the SAGE Open Journal.
Affiliation with peer-reviewed journals
as a reviewer/Article Editor
I am a Certified
Publons Academy Peer Reviewer (https://publons.com/author/1419342/dr-sarath-withanarachchi-samaranayake#profile)
Scopus Author ID:
18838334300
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6352-726X
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=okfQWg4AAAAJ&hl=en
Web
of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/I-9360-2019
Researcher ID: 1-9360-2019
REFERENCES 1.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Suneeta Kositchaivat
Department of International Language Teaching
Sanam Chandra Palace Campus
Silpakorn University
Nakhon Pathom. Email: sxuneeta@hotmail.com
Contact No: +66823603039
2. Dr. Mantana
Pandee
Head of the Department
Department of International
Language Teaching
Sanam Chandra Palace Campus
Silpakorn University
Email: manthanap@hotmail.com
Contact No: +66814436306
3. Dr. Pateera
Thienperpool
Graduate
Coordinator
Department of International
Language Teaching
Sanam Chandra
Palace Campus
Silpakorn
University
Email: thienpermpool@gmail.co
Contact No: +66914951941
DECLARATION
I do now
certify that the information stated above in my curriculum vitae
is true and
accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature Date: 4/22/2025
(Sarath
Withanarachchi Samaranayake)
