Curriculum Vitae

Personal information Address

Name: Eyasu Gemechu Feyissa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Date of Birth: April, 03/1986 Mobile: +251-911-780-931

Sex: Male +251-932-984-631

Nationality: Ethiopian Email: gmeyasu@gmail.com

Marital Status: Married Eyasu.gemechu@aau.edu.et

Education Status

PhD Candidate: expected to complete on July, 2019

Addis Ababa University, Department of Science and Mathematics Education

MED in Mathematics Education (2011)

Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

BA in Theology (2018)

Mekane Yesus Seminary School of Theology

BED in Mathematics Education (2009) - Major: Mathematics, Minor: Physics

Jimma University, Ethiopia

Diploma in Mathematics (2004) - Major: Mathematics, Minor: Physics

Jimma Teachers Training College, Ethiopia

Work Experience

 Work as Primary school teacher in Lelistu Hanger, East Wollega Zone, Gida Ayana
District from 2004 – 2006: Teaching Grade 7-8 Mathematics.
 Public University Lecturer at Wolkite University, Mathematics Department: Courses like
Linear Algebra, Calculus I, Calculus II, Applied Mathematics II, Applied Mathematics II,
and Business Mathematics for undergraduate students from 2011 – 2014.
 Research Methodology for post graduate students at Wolkite University in 2019.
 Teach Mathematics Subject Area Teaching Method at Addis Ababa University in
summer for PGT Students in 2016.
 Teaches Basic Mathematics, Plane Geometry, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra,
Calculus I and Calculus II in summer division from 2014 to 2017 at Sebeta Teachers
Training College, Ethiopia.
 Teaches Plane Geometry and Solid Geometry as part timer in 2016/2017 at Kotebe
Metropolitan University, Ethiopia.

Conference Participation

Present Papers:

 Eyasu G., Kassa M. & Mulugeta A. (2018). Effect of MATLAB Supported Learning
on Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Functions of Two Variables In the case of
Wolkite University. On national conference entitled "Attaining Quality Education in
Ethiopia: Practices and Challenges, Wollega University, Ethiopia from March,
22-24/ 2018".

 Eyasu G. (2017). Tension between Education Provision and Millennium

Developmental Goals: In case of Ethiopia. On international Conference in Africa
Unity for Renaissance international Conference, South Africa, Pretoria, 22-24.

 Eyasu G. (2009). Culture of utilizing instructional aids in classroom: From the

experience of Goro Comprehensive School, Wolkite, Ethiopia. Paper presented at
Jimma University Annual Students' Research Symposium in 2009.
 Attend conferences:

 Oromo Society of Science Conference held at Oromo Cultural Center, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia,
 Ethiopia Peace Conference of Youth for Peace and Harmony in Ethiopia held at
Economic Commission of Africa (ECA) and Africa Union (AU) representing youth,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Aug 15 -16, 2018.
 Professional Forum on Ethiopia's Economy during Transition Beyond, held at Economic
Commission of Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sep 17, 2018.
 Unitization of Natural Resource for Economic Development, hosted by Bule Hora
University on May, 31 – June, 1/ 2019.

Trainings

 English Language Improvement Center training in 2009 from Jimma University,

Ethiopia.
 Digital Library training in 2010 from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
 WinEdt (Latex) and MATLAB Software in 2013 from Wolkite University, Ethiopia.
 Higher Diploma Program training in 2014 from Jimma University, Ethiopia.

Publications

 Eyasu G., Kassa M., and Mulugeta A. (2013). Effect of Using the Geometer's Sketchpad
Animation on Grade Nine Students' Attitude on Plane Geometry. The journal Staff and
Educational Development International. 17(1), 21 – 36. ISSN 0971 - 9008.
 Eyasu G. (2016). Quest of Traditional Education in Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study.
Research Journal of Educational Sciences. 4(9), 1-5. E-ISSN 2321-0508.
 Eyasu G., Aweke S., Kassa M., Mulugeta A., & Yenealem A. (2017). Reforms of
Teacher Education in Ethiopia: A historical analysis. Research Journal of Educational
Sciences. 5(2), 1-6, ISSN 2321-0508.
 Aweke S., Eyasu G., Kassa M., Mulugeta A. & Yenealem A. (2017). Policy Debate in
Ethiopian Teacher Education: Retrospection and Future Direction, International
journal of progressive education. 13(3):61-70
  Eyasu G., Kassa M. & Mulugeta A. (2018). MATLAB Supported Learning and
Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Functions of Two Variables: Experiences from
Wolkite University. Bulgarian Journal of Science and Education Policy (BJSEP), 12, (2)

Other Contribution as Community Service

 Geometers Sketchpad (GSP) training for Wolkite University Mathematics Department.

 Training for grade 7 – 8 teachers teaching at Addis Ababa city Administration on the
following topics:
Making Classroom Active Participant, Lesson Plan, Action Research and
Continuous Assessment in 2008
Quality of Effective Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Planning for
Mathematics Learning, Effective use of Instructional Aids and Test
Construction Skill in 2009.
 Serve as peer reviewer on international journals like:
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Research of Journal of Educational Sciences
International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning
 Reviewed the following books:
Supplementary Mathematics Books for grade 1 – 4 done by ministry of
Education and Oromia Education Office in 2010.
Transformational Geometry

Ongoing Research

 Ethiopian Public Universities' Mathematics Curriculum: A Change Needed to

Technology Supported Learning
 Students' Conceptions of a Function Two Variables: Wolkite University, Ethiopia

Research Interest

E-learning, Technology Integrated Learning, Indigenous Knowledge, Teacher Education,

Education Policy, Curriculum and Instruction
References

Dr. Kassa Michael, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Addis Ababa University,
Ethiopia.

E-mail: ftkassa2010@yahoo.com Phone: +251-926-765-528

Dr. Mulugeta Atnafu, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Addis Ababa University,
Ethiopia.

E-mail: mulugetaayele97@gmail.com Phone: +251-927-957-564