Vithoosan

8+Years in CS Education & Technology Leadership

Hi, I'm Vithoosan SivanathanHHii,, II''mm VViitthhoooossaann SSiivvaannaatthhaann

Educator & Technology Leader

Building computer science curricula and mentoring the next generation of technologists — across universities, colleges, and a self-founded IT academy.

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About

A career built in the classroom

Dedicated educator with 8+ years in computer science teaching and technology leadership. Currently pursuing an MA in Education with strong academic foundations in IT and computer science. Skilled in curriculum development, AI/ML, programming, and leading student-focused tech programs.

Experience

Where I've taught and led

Eight years across universities, colleges, and a self-founded IT academy — building curricula and mentoring students in computer science.

Apr 2026 — Present

Academic Teacher — Computer Science and Mathematics

Harrison Academy · Clapham, United Kingdom

  • Deliver Computer Science and Mathematics instruction aligned to national curriculum and exam-board specifications.
  • Plan and adapt lessons to support a range of student abilities and learning needs.
  • Track and report on student progress, setting targets and providing feedback.
  • Contribute to departmental curriculum planning and resource development.

Apr 2026 — Present

Teacher

Choice Teachers · Greater London, United Kingdom

  • Undertake supply teaching placements across schools in Greater London.
  • Serve as an invigilator for GCSE (Pearson) examinations at Barnet Southgate College.
  • Adapt quickly to varied classroom environments, year groups, and subject needs.

Feb 2025 — May 2026

Volunteer Teacher — Computer Science

Regal International College · United Kingdom

  • Deliver instruction in database optimization, MySQL, Python programming, and web development.
  • Teach Internet of Things (IoT) concepts and practical applications.
  • Facilitate problem-solving workshops and programming fundamentals.
  • Mentor students in advanced technical concepts and industry best practices.

Jan 2016 — Present

Managing Director / Lecturer

ICT Forum · Virtual

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive IT curriculum for skill-oriented programs.
  • Enhance student technical competencies through innovative teaching methodologies.
  • Manage organisational operations and strategic planning for educational initiatives.
  • Lead curriculum innovation and educational technology integration.

Jun 2022 — Jan 2025

Lecturer in Information Technology

Esoft Metro Campus · Sri Lanka

  • Conducted modules in Computer Networking, Discrete Mathematics, and Computer System Architecture.
  • Delivered courses in Mathematics for Computing, System Analysis & Design, and Programming.
  • Served as Module Leader for Computer System Architecture.

Education

Academic foundations

From a BSc in Information Technology through to an MA in Education, with a Master's thesis on organisational leadership.

Jan 2025 — Feb 2026

Master of Arts in Education

University of Hertfordshire · United Kingdom

Distinction

Thesis: "Impact of Authentic Leadership on Organisational Citizenship Behaviour."

Aug 2015 — Aug 2019

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Peradeniya · Sri Lanka

Market Basket Analysis research.

Jan 2018 — Nov 2021

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

University of Jaffna · Sri Lanka

Projects

Things I've built

From educational platforms to hardware experiments — applying the same engineering mindset I teach.

Learning Management System
2018

A comprehensive educational platform with user management, course delivery, and assessment features, built for ICT Foundation.

LaravelPHPMySQL
Visit
EduScheduler
2020

A student management application — a comprehensive administrative solution for educational institutes, with a user-friendly interface for student data management and academic tracking.

Web AppAdmin Systems
IoT Development Project
2019

Designed and implemented Internet of Things solutions, integrating hardware programming with practical applications.

ArduinoC++Hardware
Mobile MP3 Cutter
2021

A user-friendly mobile application for audio editing, applying software engineering principles and user experience design.

Rapid Application DevelopmentMobile

Skills

What I work with

A blend of hands-on programming, applied AI/ML, and the communication skills that make it teachable.

Programming Languages

Java
Python
PHP
C
C++
JavaScript

AI / Machine Learning

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Model Development
Data Preprocessing
Feature Engineering
Computer Vision

Web Development

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Laravel

Soft Skills

Quick Adapter
Communication
Time Management
Problem Solving

Languages

English
Full Professional Proficiency
Tamil
Native
Sinhala
Limited Working Proficiency

Contact

Let's talk

Whether it's a teaching opportunity, a curriculum collaboration, or a technical project — I'd love to hear from you.

References available upon request.