Paul Dominguez
@pauldominguez
Experienced bilingual Spanish-English educator focused on communicative learning.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual Spanish-English educator and trainer with extensive experience designing curricula and delivering student-centered instruction across K-12, university, corporate, and online settings. I hold an M.A. in Teaching Spanish and an M.A. in Management with a focus on conflict resolution, and I integrate linguistics, pedagogy, and cultural competence into practical coursework and assessments.
Throughout my career I have founded and managed a language institute, developed industry-focused teaching materials (including a construction-industry Spanish manual), published a Business Spanish beginner eBook, and authored a hospitality Spanish capstone unit. I have consistently used formative and summative assessment, ACTFL-aligned communicative approaches, and technology to boost student engagement and measurable performance.
I have tutored over 1,360 hours online with a five-star rating, trained corporate teams in Business English and customer-service communication, and supervised instructors and program operations. I seek roles where I can apply curriculum design, teacher training, and cross-cultural communication to improve learning outcomes and support organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online Language Tutor
Wyzant
Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Design and deliver customized online Spanish, English, hospitality, and management lessons, accumulating 1,360 tutoring hours with a five-star rating and improving student performance through formative and summative assessment.
High School Spanish Teacher
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Nov 2019 - May 2020 (6 months)
Planned and taught Spanish I–III, Life Skills, and Speech & Debate using ACTFL-aligned communicative methods, implemented formative/summative assessments, and raised student performance with targeted tutoring.
Graduate Spanish Instructor
Northern Arizona University
Aug 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Taught six undergraduate Spanish courses as a graduate assistant, applied ACTFL-aligned conversational pedagogy and technology to boost student engagement and performance.
Corrected and evaluated primary-level math exams using Pearson methodologies to accelerate scoring efficiency and assess additional test elements.
In-company Trainer
Dedicatione
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 (7 months)
Translated political asylum cases (Spanish to English) and provided language services for legal documents to support asylum proceedings.
In-company Language Trainer
Educaciones Obair
Aug 2006 - Dec 2016 (10 years 4 months)
Assessed corporate needs and delivered Business English and Spanish training, scheduled shift-based teams, coached employees, and monitored learning to improve workplace communication and performance.
TOEFL & Business English Trainer
Top Idiomas
Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 5 months)
Developed and delivered TOEFL, IELTS, and Business English courses with a student-centered approach and continuous evaluation to meet client needs.
General Manager & Teacher
Royal English Institute
Jan 1998 - Apr 2013 (15 years 3 months)
Founded and led a language institute serving corporate clients (e.g., Eurobuilding Hotels, Colgate-Palmolive), developed training products and manuals, negotiated contracts, and hired and supervised staff.
University Professor (Tourism)
Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones
Sep 2010 - Jul 2011 (10 months)
Designed and taught Hospitality English and Finance Fundamentals for tourism students using hands-on, student-centered methods integrating management and hospitality experience.
University Professor (Business)
Instituto Universitario de Mercadotecnia
Sep 2009 - Dec 2009 (3 months)
Prepared and delivered lectures in Negotiation, Collective Bargaining, and Introduction to Business Management, assessed student work, and advised students on academic matters.
Bilingual Educational Assistant
Saint Paul Public Schools
Sep 2004 - May 2005 (8 months)
Provided bilingual English-Spanish assistance to students and families, interpreted for parents, conducted home visits, tutored ELL students, and supported communication between school and community.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Spanish / Education
Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant teaching basic Spanish courses; coursework included Spanish Phonetics and Phonology, Spanish Acquisition, Curriculum Design, Instruction Methodology, and Assessment.
Completed a Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish with coursework in linguistics, pedagogy, and literature; capstone focused on Spanish for the hospitality industry.
Hamline University
Master of Arts, Management / Conflict Resolution
Activities and societies: Completed graduate coursework in management, leadership, and negotiation.
Earned a Master of Arts in Management with a concentration in Conflict Resolution, including coursework in Management and Leadership and Negotiation Theory and Practice.
Hinds Community College
Associate of Arts, Engineering (general)
Awarded an Associate of Arts in Engineering.
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed secondary education at a military high school.
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