Mindfulness in Education
Creative writing
Gymming, Gardening
Amy Aung
Athens,OH
Summary
I have been working as an innovative and active educator at international high school in Myanmar and undergraduate level at Universities in USA. I am very passionate about teaching and learning especially in Physics,Science and Education. I have collaborated with the teachers, lecturers and professors from several countries such as Australia, Canada and USA. As I am a PhD holder in Physics, I have experienced in doing research in Materials Science. I have also finished my Master thesis in Materials Science at Western Illinois University in USA. I have been honored and awarded for my research presentations. Moreover, I have devoted my time in contributing to the community as a trainer to deliver education training course for educators from primary level to university level. Through out my career life, not only teaching, but I also have performed in developing the curriculum, organizing the activities and delivering teaching training course.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University
Athens,OH
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted faculty in preparing course materials and lectures to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated communication between students and instructors, addressing concerns and providing feedback.
- Developed instructional resources that supported diverse learning styles and improved student engagement.
- Coordinated study groups and tutoring sessions, fostering collaborative learning environments among peers.
- Evaluated student performance through grading assignments and providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Participated in curriculum development meetings with faculty members, offering insights from a teaching assistant perspective to improve course design.
Teaching Assistant
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
08.2023 - Current
- Assist in teaching Physics 211 and 212 classes under the supervision of Dr. P. K. Babu, Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Physics. Conduct Physics 211 and 212 lab, grade assignments, provide support to students in understanding course concepts and take review session classes by collaborating with Dr. P.K. Babu.
Secondary School Teacher
ILBC International GCSE school
Yangon, Myanmar
10.2007 - 03.2023
- Teach International GCSE O’level and A level Physics and conduct labs. Mentor new teachers, share best practices and provide guidance on effective teaching strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Physics
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America05-2025
Certificate - Educational Leadership
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America05-2019
PhD - Physics
Yangon University
Yangon, Myanmar01-2011
Skills
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- STEM Teaching Pedagogy
- Laboratory Oversight
- Research and Analysis
- Leadership
- Microsoft Excel, Mathematica, Logger Pro, Origin software
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Complex Problem-solving
- Mentoring students
- Supervising student activities
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Multicultural awareness
Affiliations
- Member of Illinois State Academy of Science
- Member of Physic club (Western Illinois University)
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University
08.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Western Illinois University
08.2023 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
ILBC International GCSE school
10.2007 - 03.2023
Certificate - Educational Leadership
Western Illinois University
PhD - Physics
Yangon University
Master of Science - Physics
Western Illinois University
Publications
Research Poster Presenter Title: Analysis of structural properties of Bismuth Boro Tellurite glasses doped with Praseodymium by Raman Spectroscopy Presented a research poster at the Graduate Research Conference (Western Illinois University), Nature Science Day Symposium (Western Illinois University) and ISAS Annual Meeting (Millikin University) (2024).
Outreach and engagements
Participated as a presenter in Demo Show done by STEM club at WIU. (2024)
Awards and Honors
Won the second prize for a research poster presentation at the Nature Science Day Symposium (Western Illinois University), Awarded by Chairman of Physics Department (WIU) for Excellence in Research (2024).