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Laura Villafana-Dean

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Senior Instructor at The University of Trinidad and Tobago who implemented Canvas LMS university-wide.

Trinidad and Tobago
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At The University of Trinidad and Tobago, I teach Spanish and general education in teacher education programs, with a focus on intercultural communication and international awareness. I implemented Canvas LMS university-wide, supporting digital capacity building for faculty and students.

I mentor student teachers in pedagogical strategies that incorporate cross-cultural and global perspectives, and supervise their practicum courses in primary schools across Trinidad and Tobago. I also organize seminars and webinars on education and global policy.

For the Ministry of National Security / National Training Agency, I designed and delivered Spanish training for Defence Force, Police, Fire, and Prison Services personnel. The training focused on operational communication, cultural diplomacy, and interagency collaboration.

Earlier, I taught Business Spanish at UWI School of Business & Applied Studies (ROYTEC) and trained faculty at The Learning Centre - The University of Trinidad and Tobago in web-based course design using Blackboard LMS. My work has also included teaching Spanish in the national education system and researching Blackboard as a teaching and learning tool at UTT.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Instructor – Spanish & General Education (Teacher Education)

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)

Sep 2012 - Present (14 years 1 month)

Delivered Spanish and general education courses for Bachelor's and Diploma programs with a focus on intercultural communication and international awareness. Led the implementation of Canvas LMS university-wide and mentored student teachers in pedagogical strategies.

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Teacher III – Spanish

Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered the national Spanish curriculum (Forms 1–5), preparing students for regional examinations and cultural exchange.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Trinidad and Tobago logoTT

The University of Trinidad and Tobago

Certificate, University Teaching

Completed a Certificate in University Teaching.

University of Sheffield logoUS

University of Sheffield

Master of Education, Educational Studies

Completed a Master of Education in Educational Studies with a dissertation on the use of ICTs in education, specifically Blackboard as a tool for teaching and learning at UTT.

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine logoUA

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Spanish

Earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Spanish, with a minor in Human Resource Management.

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