Experience

Lyford Cay International School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of World Languages - IB Continuum School

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Head of the World Language Department of one of the nine IB Continuum School in the Americas and the only one in the Caribbean, with overall responsibility for: - Leading the development and alignment of the World Language Department written curriculum of a Continuum school.[Career- related Programme, Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme & Primary Years Programme] - Teacher training while implementing the best teaching practices and technology integration. - Spanish B and Spanish A Language and Literature Courses and the implementation of the best assessment practices to enhance the overall performance and experience of the students. Show less



Amvar Consultants, Nassau, Bahamas

• Executive Director / Education and Special Projects

  • Feb 2008 - Present

  As consultants for educational projects, we provide expert guidance, support, and advice to educational institutions or organizations. Offering our expertise in areas such as curriculum development, instructional design, assessment strategies, organizational management, accreditation, and policy implementation. Conducting assessments, providing recommendations, and assisting in project planning and execution. Working in direct collaboration with stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, and staff, to enhance educational practices, improve outcomes, and drive positive change within the educational setting. Current Consulting Projects - Over the last two summers, working for a North American client, I have crafted a vision & mission for a school model for Island Nations. It includes an educational philosophy centered around outdoor education, life skills, and a rigorous academic program with IB accreditation. Show less



The Metropolitan School of Panama

• Education and Curriculum Development Specialist & Teacher Trainer

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  In charge of leading the development and alignment of the language department written curriculum for the Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme & Primary Years Programme. Responsible as Teacher Trainer of implementing best teaching practices and technology integration. Coordinator of the Extended Essay as one of the three core components of the Diploma Programme. Responsible for delivering the Spanish Language and Literature Course at the Diploma Programme level. In charge of leading the development and alignment of the language department written curriculum for the Diploma Programme, Middle Years Programme & Primary Years Programme. Responsible as Teacher Trainer of implementing best teaching practices and technology integration. Coordinator of the Extended Essay as one of the three core components of the Diploma Programme. Responsible for delivering the Spanish Language and Literature Course at the Diploma Programme level.



Knightsbridge School International Panama

• Panama
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Specialist - IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  IB- Diploma Programme Coordinator in charge of preparing the school in terms of curriculum, documentation and physical requirements for the successful completion of the Diploma Programme accreditation process. Led the school during the first two years of the accreditation process achieving the DP candidacy status through to the Application for Authorization. This included the completion of the DP curriculum including the selection of the subjects of the programme of study and leading the team in the development of the course outlines for all 6 (six) groups and the Core, drafting the school policies, creating the DP implementation operational & capital budget, creating the physical renovations plan, and reviewing the alignment of the school philosophy, mission & vision with that one of the IB. Show less



Lyford Cay International School, Nassau, Bahamas

• Foreign Language Department

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2012

  Hired in 2005 as part of the Foreign Language Department to lead in the implementation of the foreign language component of Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization. My responsibilities as part of the team include, leading the backward design and implementation of the PYP Foreign Language Curriculum and assessment strategies; and development & implementation of delivery strategies to enhance the foreign language acquisition. Hired in 2005 as part of the Foreign Language Department to lead in the implementation of the foreign language component of Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization. My responsibilities as part of the team include, leading the backward design and implementation of the PYP Foreign Language Curriculum and assessment strategies; and development & implementation of delivery strategies to enhance the foreign language acquisition.



Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Toronto, Canada

• Liaison Officer

  • 1997 - 2004

  Hired in 1997 as part of the Specialty Program Liaison Office of the WSIB - a Provincial Government entity - to enhance the relations between the injured workers, employers, and medical service providers including major hospital and clinics within the Greater Metropolitan Toronto area. My responsibilities included public relations between the Company, employers, and injured workers. Financial accountability including account payables, receivables, and adjustments between the company and the hospitals. Expedite the medical services provided to injury workers to obtain better rehabilitation results and higher return to work rates. Negotiations of existing and acquisition of new contracts of medical service providers to become part of the expedite medical services strategy. Show less



Altamira Investment Services, Toronto, Canada

• Investment Advisor

  • 1995 - 1997

  A part of the Registered Retirement Saving Plan’s (RRSP) investment team. My responsibilities included to inform the customer about the benefits of the selected stock and bonds including prior market performance, input of the investment forms on the system and reconciliation of the customer’s cheques with the investment forms in electronic and hard copy. A part of the Registered Retirement Saving Plan’s (RRSP) investment team. My responsibilities included to inform the customer about the benefits of the selected stock and bonds including prior market performance, input of the investment forms on the system and reconciliation of the customer’s cheques with the investment forms in electronic and hard copy.



Commonwealth Hospitality Limited

• Executive Assistant to the Regional Director of Development & Operations for Cuba & Latin America

  • 1993 - 1995

  Responsible for providing executive support to the Regional Director of Development & Operations including the participation on the creation of the development strategy for the company in Cuba and Latin America, liaise with the Cuban officials and the Canadian Head Office, monitor the capital and operational budgets, assist on the Human Resources restructuration of the complex and assist on the supervision of the hotel properties. Responsible for providing executive support to the Regional Director of Development & Operations including the participation on the creation of the development strategy for the company in Cuba and Latin America, liaise with the Cuban officials and the Canadian Head Office, monitor the capital and operational budgets, assist on the Human Resources restructuration of the complex and assist on the supervision of the hotel properties.