Dr. Ohnmar Tin
Former Professor & Head of Department
Department of English
Professional Biography
Dr. Ohnmar Tin is a distinguished academic with over two decades of dedication to the English Language Teaching (ELT) profession. Throughout her career, she has facilitated undergraduate and postgraduate courses at significant universities across Myanmar, including the University of Yangon, Mandalay University, and Magway University.
A leader in her field, Dr. Ohnmar Tin has been instrumental in national curriculum reform programs and served as an Editing Board Member for the New English Course Books for Basic Education. Her expertise extends to teacher training, where she has mentored high school and university educators, and supervised numerous MA and PhD candidates. She is passionate about innovative teaching methodologies and empowering students with life-long learning skills.
Academic Appointments
Former Professor & Head of Department
Dec 2019University of Yangon / Magway University
Associate Professor
Dec 2018 – Dec 2019Pyay University
Lecturer
Dec 2015 – Nov 2018Sittway Uni. / Magway Uni. / Yangon Uni.
Assistant Lecturer & Tutor
2002 – 2015Mandalay Uni. / NCEL / Yangon Uni.
Selected Thesis Supervision
| Candidate | Degree | Research Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Mi Mi Khine | PhD | Politeness Strategies in Opening Speeches by ASEAN Leaders | 2020 |
| Ma Nandar Htun | MA | Analysis of “Headway Academic Skills” via Multiple Intelligences Theory | 2017 |
| Ma Mya Thida | MA | Ideology analysis on General Aung San’s speeches | 2016 |
| Ma Su Sandi Myint | MA | Speech functions in talks by Bill & Melinda Gates | 2015 |
* Selected from a list of supervised theses (2013-2020)
Education
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PhD (Applied Linguistics)University of Yangon, Myanmar
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MA (English)University of Yangon, Myanmar
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BA Hons. (English)University of Yangon, Myanmar
International Studies
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
- East-West Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
- Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Special Interests
- Innovative ELT Methodology
- Assessment & Question Setting
- Intercultural Communication
- Action & Applied Research
Vision & Future Plans
Maximize Productivity
Empowering teachers’ efficiency, motivation, and research potential.
Student Empowerment
Enhancing language skills and fostering life-long learning habits.
Get in Touch
Email: dr.ohnmartin@gmail.com | Phone/Viber: 095343251