qualifications

  • Master of Education (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Studies), Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University (awarded in recognition of continued academic excellence)
  • Bachelor of Education (English Language and Literature), graduated with Distinction
  • University Instructor in Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusive Education
  • Educational Researcher specializing in qualitative research and evidence synthesis
  • Experienced in Canadian and international research projects
  • Community educator and program developer
  • Experienced facilitator of workshops and professional learning

i am iroda abdunazarova ...

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... an instructor, educator, and researcher with expertise in curriculum design, program evaluation, and evidence-based instructional practices. Experienced in conducting qualitative research, translating findings into actionable recommendations, and delivering engaging learning experiences both in-person and online, using innovative instructional tools and technologies.

Recognized for leadership, academic excellence, and fostering community engagement in educational initiatives. I have extensive experience conducting interviews, qualitative data analysis using NVivo, evidence synthesis, and educational research design.

As an internationally educated professional and instructor with teaching experience in both Central Asia and Canada, I bring an intercultural perspective to my work. I am particularly interested in immigrant integration, inclusive education, culturally sustaining pedagogy, educational equity, and teacher professional learning.

Co-created and co-facilitated the SheWrites Circle, a community-based initiative that empowers people who self-identify as women through inclusive educational programming. Planned and promoted workshops, facilitated interactive sessions, and continuously evaluated program effectiveness using participant feedback to refine content and enhance the learning experience.

what services do i offer

  • Instruction & Lecturing

  • Qualitative Research & Evidence Synthesis

  • Workshop Facilitation & Professional Development

  • Program Development & Evaluation

  • Curriculum & Instructional Design

working experiences

  • Course Instructor (Contract)

    • Teaching & Facilitation: Taught undergraduate courses using interactive, discussion-based, and inclusive pedagogy.

    • Assessment & Feedback: Designed course materials, graded assignments, and provided actionable student feedback.

    • Course Management: Oversaw full LMS operations, student communications, and grade submissions in Brightspace.

  • Research Assistant

    • Qualitative Analysis: Conducted scoping reviews, stakeholder interviews, and thematic data coding using NVivo.

    • Evidence Synthesis: Translated research data into actionable recommendations to improve teaching practices and STEM retention.

    • Research Communication: Delivered clear presentations and progress reports to faculty and project stakeholders.

  • Graduate Assistant — SheWrites Circle

    • Program Delivery: Designed, scheduled, promoted, and facilitated community-based educational workshops.

    • Evaluation & Impact: Built Qualtrics surveys to collect participant feedback and refine program delivery.

    • Outreach & Recruitment: Led outreach across campus and community networks to drive participant engagement.