OUTSTANDING ALUMNI! Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia’s Top Mathematics Education Graduate Builds a Successful Career as a Master Teacher Coach at Ruangguru
Bandar Lampung – The quality of graduates from Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia (UTI), recognized as ASEAN’s Best Private University and one of the leading private universities in Sumatra, is once again demonstrated through the professional achievements of its alumni in Indonesia’s education industry. Putri Meilia Asmara, S.Pd., a graduate of the Undergraduate Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Arts and Education (FSIP), Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, is now building her professional career at Ruangguru, an Indonesian educational technology (edutech) company.
Putri has been entrusted with the position of Master Teacher Coach, a role that requires academic expertise, pedagogical skills, communication, leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of the learning process.
Her career demonstrates how the competencies acquired during her studies at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia can be applied in the professional world, particularly in the technology-driven education sector.
Contributing to Better Learning and Teaching Quality
As a Master Teacher Coach, Putri is responsible for supporting improvements in learning quality and developing teachers’ professional competencies.
Her role extends beyond teaching skills to include pedagogy, subject mastery, learning strategies, assessment, and the quality of interactions between teachers and students.
Putri explained that her responsibilities involve mentoring and evaluating teachers across several regions within her work area.
These regions include Metro, Liwa, Kalianda, and Pringsewu.
“I currently work at Ruangguru as a Master Teacher Coach. In this position, I am responsible for academic matters, particularly improving the quality of learning and teaching. My role focuses not only on teaching abilities but also on pedagogy and subject mastery,” Putri explained.
She added that one of her main responsibilities is ensuring that the learning process delivered by teachers meets established standards.
“I help ensure that teachers deliver lessons according to the required standards, including the presentation of material, teaching strategies, interactions with students, and mastery of the concepts being taught,” she said.
Education at UTI Provides a Foundation for Professional Success
According to Putri, her experience studying in the Mathematics Education Study Program at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia has played an important role in supporting her current career.
The knowledge she gained during her studies provided a foundation for understanding educational processes more comprehensively. Students are not only expected to master mathematics but are also equipped with an understanding of how to design, implement, and evaluate learning activities.
Putri believes that several courses she took during her studies are directly relevant to her responsibilities as a Master Teacher Coach.
“During my studies in the Mathematics Education Study Program at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, I learned from professional lecturers who were competent in their respective fields. The courses I took provided a highly relevant foundation for my current work, particularly in pedagogy, teaching strategies, learning assessment, and mastery of mathematical content,” she said.
This academic foundation, combined with professional experience, has helped Putri carry out her responsibilities in mentoring and evaluating teachers.
Organizational Experience Develops Leadership and Communication Skills
Beyond academic learning, participation in various student organizations was also an important part of Putri’s professional development.
According to her, organizational activities provided opportunities to develop skills that are not always acquired in the classroom, including leadership, teamwork, communication, and public speaking.
These competencies have become increasingly relevant in her professional career because the Master Teacher Coach position requires effective communication with various stakeholders.
“Being actively involved in different organizational activities indirectly developed my leadership, teamwork, and public speaking skills. These abilities have been extremely helpful in my role as a Master Teacher Coach because I interact not only with students but also with teachers and various other stakeholders,” Putri added.
Her experience demonstrates that student development takes place not only through academic learning but also through organizational involvement and social experiences that strengthen interpersonal skills.
Education and Professional Experience Go Hand in Hand
For Putri, education and professional experience are two interconnected aspects of personal and career development.
Education provides foundational knowledge and an understanding of concepts and principles in the field of education. Meanwhile, teaching and professional work offer opportunities to apply that knowledge in real-world situations.
“My educational journey and professional experience have complemented each other. Education has provided me with foundational knowledge and an understanding of the education sector, while my teaching and professional experience have given me opportunities to apply that knowledge directly,” Putri explained.
These experiences have also shaped her perspective that educators must continually develop their competencies to keep pace with students’ changing needs and advances in educational technology.
Putri: Educators Must Continue Learning and Growing
Putri hopes her career journey will inspire Mathematics Education students and graduates to continue developing their competencies and remain open to various opportunities in the education sector.
She believes that education quality is strongly influenced by educators who continuously learn and strive to improve their abilities.
“I am Putri Meilia Asmara, a graduate of the Mathematics Education Study Program at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. I believe that good education begins with educators who continuously learn, grow, and strive to give their best to every student,” she said.
She also emphasized that her experience studying in the Mathematics Education Study Program at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia has been an important part of her academic and professional journey.
Mahathir: UTI Alumni Can Build Successful Careers at the National Level
Putri’s career achievements have received appreciation from the Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Dr. H. M. Nasrullah Yusuf, S.E., M.B.A., conveyed through Vice Rector Dr. H. Mahathir Muhammad, S.E., M.M.
Mahathir praised Putri’s achievements, noting that they demonstrate how Mathematics Education graduates from UTI can pursue careers in various sectors of education, including the educational technology industry.
“Congratulations to Putri Meilia Asmara on her professional achievements. Her journey from being a university student to becoming a Master Teacher Coach at Ruangguru and continuing her master’s studies at the Indonesia University of Education (UPI) demonstrates that Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia graduates have opportunities to grow and establish themselves professionally at the national level,” Dr. Mahathir stated.
He added that Putri’s experience highlights the importance of combining academic competence, organizational experience, communication skills, and the ability to adapt to technological developments.
“We are proud to see a graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Education at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia contributing to improvements in teaching quality across several regions of Lampung. This achievement can motivate other students and alumni to continue developing their competencies and making contributions in their respective fields,” he added.
He emphasized that the Mathematics Education Study Program at FSIP continues to encourage the development of graduates who possess strong academic abilities and can adapt to advances in educational technology.
“We continue to encourage the Mathematics Education Study Program to produce graduates who are adaptable to developments in educational technology, possess strong pedagogical competencies, and can build careers as educators or professionals in the education sector,” Mahathir explained.
UTI’s Mathematics Education Program Adapts to the Growth of Educational Technology
Technological advancements have brought significant changes to the education sector. The emergence of digital learning platforms has created new opportunities for educators to develop more flexible teaching methods that meet students’ needs.
In this context, Mathematics Education graduates have career opportunities beyond traditional teaching roles. They can also develop competencies in educational technology, content development, teacher training, academic management, and educational business development.
Putri’s career as a Master Teacher Coach is an example of how educational expertise can be applied within the rapidly evolving edutech ecosystem.
Her professional journey also highlights the importance of adaptability, technological proficiency, communication, leadership, and pedagogical understanding for education graduates navigating a changing job market.
Alumni Careers Reflect the Impactful Campus Concept
Putri’s work at Ruangguru also aligns with Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia’s commitment to being an Impactful Campus.
This concept extends beyond students’ academic achievements during their time at university. It also emphasizes how the competencies they acquire can generate benefits after they enter the professional world.
As a Master Teacher Coach, Putri has opportunities to contribute to improvements in teaching and learning quality across Metro, Liwa, Kalianda, and Pringsewu.
Her role illustrates how alumni competencies can be applied to support educational quality improvements across different regions.
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Putri Meilia Asmara’s career in the edutech sector is connected to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that support sustainable development.
SDG 4 – Quality Education
This goal is closely aligned with Putri’s professional contributions. Through her role as a Master Teacher Coach, she participates in mentoring and evaluating teachers to support improvements in learning processes across several regions.
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
Putri’s professional achievements demonstrate how a Mathematics Education graduate can build a career in the educational technology industry. Combining academic knowledge with professional skills creates opportunities for graduates to contribute to a knowledge- and technology-based economy.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Putri’s work across Metro, Liwa, Kalianda, and Pringsewu is relevant to efforts to improve educational quality more equitably. Supporting teachers in different regions can contribute to broader efforts to strengthen education.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
The connection between higher education and the educational technology industry reflects the importance of partnerships. Alumni working in the edutech sector demonstrate how competencies developed at universities can meet the needs of the professional world.
UTI Prepares Education Graduates for the Digital Transformation
Putri Meilia Asmara’s professional journey represents the achievements of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia alumni in developing their careers and contributing to the education sector.
Her experience demonstrates that Mathematics Education graduates have diverse career opportunities, including within the educational technology industry, which requires a combination of academic expertise, pedagogy, technology, communication, and leadership.
Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia will continue to encourage student development through academic learning, organizational experiences, practical skills development, and stronger connections with professional industry needs.
Through these efforts, the Mathematics Education Study Program is expected to continue producing graduates who can adapt to changing times, contribute to improving educational quality, and embody the spirit of Excellence and Achievement across various professional fields.
Putri’s career at Ruangguru demonstrates how university education can provide a strong foundation for alumni to continue learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact on the world of education.
