Abbey Ramdeo Email & Phone Number

Canada

• Advancing EDI Initiatives in the National Teacher Training Programs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in STEM Summit (IDEAS) 2021, 2022, reaching 400 educators nation-wide
• Developing programs centred on STEM (e.g., Engage. Empower. Connect.) through relationship building with professionals and piloting sites (Actua's network, community members, etc.)
• Building and facilitating educator-facing content (asynchronous and synchronous training) to support coding and digital skills integration in K-12 classrooms
• Creating lesson plans, activities, and workshops that teach STEM, coding and digital skills to K-12 youth (ages 5-18), specifically focusing on content for integration into Actua’s National Girls Program, Go Where Kids.
• Delivering training to network members, through network-wide webinars, and through meetings/ conferences offered by Actua
• Researching and advising Actua on successful practices and thought leadership issues in diversity, inclusion, and equity education

• Reviewing and providing feedback on STEM educational resource with a Culturally Responsive Relevant Pedagogy lens
• Advising on coding & STEM expectations in new ON curriculum

Toronto, Canada Area

• Coordinated the successful transition of STEM outreach programming to a digital setting during a global pandemic for 250+ students
• Developed, evaluated and facilitated coding youth programs through a digital platform
• Continually evaluated 12 programs and provided feedback to the instructional team to ensure participants had a positive experience
• Liaised with university faculty members, staff, students and external contacts regarding coordination and logistics of programs

Toronto, Canada Area

• Collaborated with a team to successfully develop, evaluate and enhance 12 STEM outreach programs, 3 flagship programs, workshops and special events delivered at St. George campus
• Managed the recruitment, onboarding and daily operations of an instructional team of 30 instructors for core programs and volunteers for mentorship program
• Evaluated curriculum, workshops, and activities designed by instructor team
• Development and management of the following programs: Coding, Makerspace, Black youth programming (ENGage), Girls' programming, Jr. DEEP, In School Workshops

• Engaged over 100 students in authentic STEM experiential learning opportunities
• Collaborated with a team of undergraduate and graduate students to plan daily activities and lesson plans
• Developed, adapted and delivered lessons and activities to suit the interests and needs of students ranging in learning abilities, ethnicities, and prior knowledge of content
• Created assessments and adapted teaching style based on evaluations and needs of class

Toronto, Canada Area

• Developed and implemented health education programs and interventions for graduate students, which included developing and facilitating workshops for graduate students, staffing informational displays, implementing.
• Coordinated major Health Promotion Program health promotion events
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and knowledge of on and off campus resources
• Liaised with campus and community partners in the development of health education initiatives

Toronto, Canada Area

• Engaged with various schools to identify health priorities, develop annual goals, discuss future funding and provide skill-based support
• Spread health awareness on various health topics to schools across Ontario through participant selected learning strategies
• Created and continually improved standardized guidelines and resources for education programs
• Organized organization-wide initiatives including scholarship programs and informative workshops

• Engaged visitors with museum specimens using a hands-on approach to facilitate discussion, adapting discussion based on visitor age and ability
• Provided an inclusive and encouraging learning environment for all visitors in addition to excellent customer service

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

• Created a learning curriculum for theoretical and musical classes that encourages critical thinking and problem solving
• Developed different teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of all students (various ages, learning disabilities, etc.) and strengthen the skills they need to learn
• Assisted teachers by instructing classes with students who are behind/have questions about the content of their lessons

Master’S Degree, Intermediate/Senior Education

Activities and Societies: Facilitator/Mentor for Global Ideas Institute, Facilitator for Teaching Democracy, Cohort focus on Global.

Secondary Education And Teaching

Basic Qualifications: - Guidance and Career Education, Part 1 - Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1 - Co-operative Education, Part.

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Biology, High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Mentor for Victoria International Student Association, Public Relations Director for West Indian Student.