Desiree-Ann Bedeau-Phillip
Arouca
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented educator focused on enhancing students' intercultural communicative competence (ICC) through innovative teaching methods. Proven ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction, significantly increasing student engagement and participation. Core competencies include effective communication, cultural sensitivity and creating student-centered learning environments that nurture curiosity and critical thinking. Committed to fostering global citizenship and preparing students for a diverse world.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher III
Bishop Anstey High School
East
08.2016 - Current
- Design and implement lessons for students aged 11-18, accommodating diverse learning styles.
- Integrate digital tools Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams Class Dojo, Padlet & Kahoot into classroom curriculum.
- Encourage student participation through interactive activities such as role playing and game-based learning techniques.
- Evaluate students' progress and identified areas for improvement.
- Administer diverse formative and summative assessments.
- Coordinate co-curricular Spanish language club.
- Ignite interest in advanced Spanish education through shared experiences.
- Collaborate with Foreign Language department educators to create curriculum approaches.
- Coach students on goal setting and decision making to increase academic performance.
- Coordinate cultural immersion excursions for student groups exceeding 30.
- Engage in ongoing professional development for current educational trends.
Head Spanish Teacher
DSS Educational Institute
04.2016 - Current
- Facilitated online Spanish language courses for adults.
- Organize cultural events to enhance Spanish proficiency and cultural knowledge.
- Trained over 100 professionals in Spanish language proficiency.
- Consistently maintained 95-100% pass rate in CSEC exams.
- Formed partnerships with Latin American embassies to promote the Spanish language and culture.
- Designed and led Conversational Spanish training sessions for corporate teams.
- Organize virtual Intercambio sessions for Spanish language practice.
- Conducted virtual Spanish Conversational Classes for healthcare practitioners.
- Collaborated with credit unions to offer Spanish Conversational Classes to its membership
- Launched a kids' Spanish school aimed at enhancing primary-level bilingual knowledge.
- Implemented Bilingües Brillantes program for 11-14-year-olds to enhance Spanish proficiency.
- Initiated annual Language Exchange Programme in Panama.
- Established partnership with an international educational organization to provide accredited language programmes.
- Guided successful immersion tours for over 35 people to Spanish-speaking destinations.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Holy Faith Convent
Couva
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized classroom activities to facilitate student learning of Spanish language and culture.
- Provided individualized instruction to support students in mastering Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students in Spanish language acquisition.
- Assisted students with homework assignments related to Spanish language topics.
Drilling Cost Controller
Trinity Exploration & Production Services Ltd.
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed Drilling & Exploration Budget
- Prepared land and offshore wells’ management reports
- Prepared Procurement documents for Drilling operations
- Ensured accurate cost allocation from affiliates on Drilling projects
- Provided recommendations on budget and financial control systems
Administrative Assistant III
Trinity Exploration & Production Services Ltd.
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Translated English documents to Spanish for the Chief Executive Officer
- Prepared Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for Corporate Build-Out Projects
- Project Management : Oversaw Corporate Build-Out Projects
- Scheduled meetings with external contractors
- Compiled management reporting information to disseminate to key project stakeholders
- Facilities Management
- Staff Housing Management: leases - renewal/termination
- Prepared monthly project cost reports
- Prepared departmental budget
- Communication Management (internal & external correspondence)
- Created & maintained databases (cost, housing, fleet etc.)
- Developed Staff Housing, Corporate Travel, Mobile & Fleet policies
- Supervised & trained junior level office staff
- Corporate Events Management
- Coordinated Corporate Travel for Executive Management
Destination Information Services Coordinator
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (TDC)
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Translated information for Spanish speaking visitors
- Researched and compiled essential reports on the tourism sector
- Managed the outflow of information dossiers and other promotional material to hotels and other stakeholders
- Marketed and promoted Trinidad and Tobago as the primary tourist destination
- Supervised Visitor Guides at designated sites, events and outdoor functions
- Managed and maintained the inventory levels of promotional information, brochures and newsletters
- Managed Trinidad and Tobago’s Calendar of Events
- Initiated team building and tourism awareness activities like familiarization tours of local sites and attractions
- Managed the hotel accommodation and car rentals for dignitaries and other tourists
- Hosted VIPs/musicians/film crew/photographers visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Teacher
LBSJ AND ASSOCIATES
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided individualized instruction in Spanish to meet the needs of students aged 14-18.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages (Distinction)
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine10-2024
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Spanish, Linguistics minor
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine11-2009
Skills
- Spanish
- Skilled in Task Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Experienced in Digital Tools
- Meticulous Attention To Detail
- Driven Professional
- Classroom management
- Cultural Immersion
- Teaching methodologies
Certification
- Diplomado - Enseñanza del Español para Extranjeros
- SIELE Certificate of Achievement – International Service for the Evaluation of the Spanish Language
- Certificate – Project Management for Business Professionals
- Certificate – Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
References
- Ms. Jeralyn Matthews, Spanish Teacher (Retired), Holy Faith Convent, Couva, 776-6465
- Ms. Tricia Jollie, Head of Foreign Languages Department, Bishop Anstey High School, East, 350-0671
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Spanish Teacher III
Bishop Anstey High School
08.2016 - Current
Head Spanish Teacher
DSS Educational Institute
04.2016 - Current
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Holy Faith Convent
10.2015 - 07.2016
Drilling Cost Controller
Trinity Exploration & Production Services Ltd.
09.2013 - 09.2015
Administrative Assistant III
Trinity Exploration & Production Services Ltd.
07.2012 - 08.2013
Destination Information Services Coordinator
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (TDC)
04.2010 - 04.2011
Teacher
LBSJ AND ASSOCIATES
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Diplomado - Enseñanza del Español para Extranjeros
- SIELE Certificate of Achievement – International Service for the Evaluation of the Spanish Language
- Certificate – Project Management for Business Professionals
- Certificate – Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages (Distinction)
The University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Spanish, Linguistics minor
The University of The West Indies
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