Fatema Al Salmani
Physics Instructor, PhD Physics
A’Seeb
Summary
Experienced Physics Instructor and Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and secondary education. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and the use of educational technology. Strong background in physics education research with multiple publications.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Texas Tech University
- Led inquiry physics classes, provided one-on-one assistance, and facilitated group discussions
- Assisted in curriculum development and grading.
Physics Instructor
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Texas Tech University
8 2023 - 7 2024
- Taught introductory Physics 2 for inquiry physics classes (Fall 2023)
- Planned and delivered engaging lectures, supervised laboratory sessions, and facilitated student discussions.
Science Teacher
Various Girls Middle Schools, Oman
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Taught science to grades 5-10
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, and assessed student performance.
Education
PhD in Physics -
Texas Tech University
MSc in Physics - undefined
Texas Tech University
MSc in Applied Physics - undefined
University of Malaya
BSc in Science Education - undefined
Sultan Qaboos University
Skills
Experience with Blackboard
Proficient in using Expert TA
Strong communication skills
Research
- PhD Research, Texas Tech University, USA, Focused on physics education research Developed a rubric for assessing students' thinking skills as evidenced in free-response exam problems, Assessing thinking skills in free-response exam problems: Pandemic online and in-person, Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res., 19, 010131, 2023, Rubric for assessing thinking skills in Free-response exam problems, Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res., 17, 010135, 2021
- Master’s Research, University of Malaya, Worked with Nano Technology Research Group Conducted research on the growth of Nickel Silicide Nanowires using Thermal Chemical Vapor Deposition
Timeline
Science Teacher
Various Girls Middle Schools, Oman
01.2001 - 01.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Texas Tech University
Physics Instructor
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Texas Tech University
8 2023 - 7 2024
PhD in Physics -
Texas Tech University
MSc in Physics - undefined
Texas Tech University
MSc in Applied Physics - undefined
University of Malaya
BSc in Science Education - undefined
Sultan Qaboos University
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