Curriculum Leader & MYP - DP Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2023 - Present

Head of Languages

• Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Teach Language and Literature Spanish A course as part of the International Baccalaureate Mother Tongue Middle Year Program. - Prepare learning materials and examinations. - Evaluate student performance according to the IB criteria. Also: - Private Spanish tuition classes for students in the Middle Year and Standard Level Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate school in Colombo, Sri Lanka (since March 2020 until present) - Provide Spanish classes for parents and school staff (September 2021 - April 2022) Show less

Spanish Teacher

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

Successfully finished the last semester of the school term teaching five sections of Spanish Ab Initio and Standard Level in the Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate. I also: - Developed ToK projects as interdisciplinary activities. - Conducted after school classes for students who require more attention. - Got involved in school activities such as fairs. Successfully finished the last semester of the school term teaching five sections of Spanish Ab Initio and Standard Level in the Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate. I also: - Developed ToK projects as interdisciplinary activities. - Conducted after school classes for students who require more attention. - Got involved in school activities such as fairs.

Kidlit author

• Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

As author and illustrator, I began two children’s book series (travel & sci-fi) by self-publishing four titles in five languages. I also made online reading workshops and organised book donations. Website: 4hands.world As author and illustrator, I began two children’s book series (travel & sci-fi) by self-publishing four titles in five languages. I also made online reading workshops and organised book donations. Website: 4hands.world

Sales Communications Manager

• Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

Khiri Travels is a leading DMC in South East Asia with offices in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives and Myanmar. As their Sales and Communications Manager I: - Manage a sales team responsible of the key accounts for tailor made programs - Handle the special files such as incentives, MICE, groups - maintain updated Khiri’s communication networks Khiri Travels is a leading DMC in South East Asia with offices in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives and Myanmar. As their Sales and Communications Manager I: - Manage a sales team responsible of the key accounts for tailor made programs - Handle the special files such as incentives, MICE, groups - maintain updated Khiri’s communication networks

Sales Manager – Worldwide Market

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

Pegu Travels is a locally owned and operated DMC specializing in the youth adventure market, working closely with leading OTAs and B2C markets worldwide. My role as the sales manager focused on the Spanish language markets primarily from Europe and the emerging South American-Latin markets, reinforcing the English Speaking Market, overlooking the French Team, and handling the group adventure accounts. My key duties include – Develop and implement strategic sales plans and forecasts – Manage a sales team of 10 executives, to increase sales and conversions. – Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities – Work in cooperation with internal departments to achieve company goals. – Submit monthly sales report and projections. Show less

Sales Team Leader – Spanish Market

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

Luxe Asia and Sita World, subsidiary of Thomas Cook Travels in Sri Lanka, have a leading B2B Spanish Market and emerging Latin American & Portuguese clientele. As their sales team leader I supervised the SICs, boosted the private tours towards a more high-end market, and handled the groups. I communicated with the Spanish agencies as well as the Indian team on regular basis and I worked closely with the finance department to ensure timely payments of accounts. – Achieved new source of revenue stream with Barcelona travel agencies – Ensured delivery of services that kept to budget and time – Training of guides in cultural awareness – Created innovate itineraries for the fast growing Spanish market requirements Show less

Tour representative – Spanish Market

• May 2016 - Feb 2017

Aitken Spence is one of the biggest & oldest travel companies in Sri Lanka with luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, and Oman. As the tour representative for the Spanish Market I corresponded with foreign partners in English and Spanish, produced detailed programs, promoted excursions and assisted clients upon arrival, during and departures of their stay. Beyond my assigned duties, I also: – Interpreted and guided tours across Sri Lanka – Handled operations (Hotel reservations, transportation, coordination with guides and drivers) – Inspected hotels across the island, to better expand accommodation choices to our clients – 24/7 emergency contact for Spanish Market Show less

Travel Journalist - North and South America

• Mar 2011 - Dec 2015

Covered trade travel stories on Colombia for the North and South American market in both digital and print forms. Wrote articles on places, cultural events, festivals and provided content for the monthly travel section of "City Paper" one of Bogota's largest newspapers with a national distribution. Some of my work has been published in: - Travesias, a leading Mexican travel publication with Latin American distribution - Eva Mag Magazine, a Tennessee, USA monthly online publication. Show less

Spanish Language Teacher

• Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

Part of the Jumeriah Group, the Emirates Academy offers practical hands-on learning experiences for students enrolled in under/post grad studies. My role as the Spanish teacher was to adapt the Spanish course to a dynamic young crowd focusing on the hospitality service. Part of the Jumeriah Group, the Emirates Academy offers practical hands-on learning experiences for students enrolled in under/post grad studies. My role as the Spanish teacher was to adapt the Spanish course to a dynamic young crowd focusing on the hospitality service.

Spanish Teacher

• Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

Adapted the Spanish course for adults who wanted to open their career possibilities with another language. Adapted the Spanish course for adults who wanted to open their career possibilities with another language.

English Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

Adapted the Spanish Course for professionals persuing career possibilities with an intermediate Spanish level. Adapted the Spanish Course for professionals persuing career possibilities with an intermediate Spanish level.

Workshop Facilitator

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

English Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Supported university students to complete their second language requirement. Supported university students to complete their second language requirement.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

Assist the teacher of mandatory Spanish class for the university students "Pensar, leer y escribir en e" (think, read and write in Spanish) Assist the teacher of mandatory Spanish class for the university students "Pensar, leer y escribir en e" (think, read and write in Spanish)