DIANNE BLENMAN
Georgetown
Summary
Aspiring PhD student eager to utilize education and language background to integrate innovation and promote identity development through bilingualism. Trained and dedicated Foreign Language Educator with expertise in teaching English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Committed to supporting projects that foster cultural awareness and help teams and students achieve educational goals. Excels in implementing learner-centered teaching strategies that promote identity formation. Utilizes educational leadership skills to create healthy learning and teaching environments that enhance language proficiency. Currently pursuing master's degree with focus on researching technological and innovative solutions to improve quality of educational programs, materials, instruction, and management strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Portuguese and ESLInstructor
Centre of Brazilian Studies/Instituto Guimarães Rosa
09.2014 - Current
- Conducted and participated in (online) workshops to promote cultural understanding, knowledge exchange, competence, and sensitivity.
- Coordinated cultural events such as culinary workshops, and participation of public schools in Festa Junina events.
- Improved beginners to advanced learners' skills by applying theory to practice and adapting teaching experiences using creative communicative language learning strategies, techniques, and assignments.
- Collaborated with work team to update and modernize teaching materials and assessments using technology.
- Organized classroom activities promoting understanding of diverse backgrounds within the classroom, fostering greater inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Leveraged online learning platforms and resources to supplement classroom instruction, providing students with additional avenues for practice.
- Presided over Celpebras written exam as head examiner and prepared students for the language proficiency exam successfully.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills.
- Supported management in creating graphic design posts for Facebook page.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
Modern Languages teacher at Queen’s College
The Ministry of Education
01.2009 - 01.2014
- managed classroom registers, report cards, assemblies, supervised classroom activities, conducted PTA meetings for Grade 7 and 10 classes to promote a healthy and conducive learning environment for students as Form Mistress.
- prepared and adapted lesson plans, schemes, teaching methods, materials, assessments, and activities for French Grades 7 - 11, Portuguese Grades 7 & 8, and Spanish Grade 7 -9 students to meet students' varying needs..
- Acted as Head of Department (November, 2013)
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Applied data-based instruction techniques to improve student learning and performance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assistant Examiner (French)
The Caribbean Examinations Council
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Reviewed, corrected and graded essay and composition scripts
Part-time French and Spanish Lecturer
The University of Guyana
01.2008 - 01.2009
- taught courses in Introduction to the Spanish Language; Introduction to the French language, Spanish Grammar 11
Part-time Grades 7, 8 & 9 French Teacher
Marian Academy
04.2005 - 06.2008
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Prepared lesson plans, schemes and materials
- Provided resources to enhance learning experience.
- Used innovative strategies to encourage oral communication in the target language.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Management, and Emerging Technologies
Marconi International University - MIU City University
Miami, Florida07-2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) - Secondary
University of Guyana - Turkeyen Campus
Georgetown11-2017
Certificate of Completion - Levels 1 -6
Centre of Brazilian Studies
12.2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish (Minor French) - Spanish, English Language; Spanish (Grammar, History, Literature & Linguistics); French (Literature, Grammar and History)
University of Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana11-2007
CAPE - Spanish, French, Statistical Analysis, Economics
Queen’s College
12.2003
Skills
- Educational Research skills
- Lesson and action planning
- Educational technology integration
- Online teaching
- Interactive Learning and Teaching strategies
- Instructional Design
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communicative language learning
- Microsoft Suite 2019 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SWAY), Canva
- Very Good Communication skills in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Statistical Analysis
Training
- Curso de atualização profissional para professores de português em atuação na Guiana 2023
Instituto Guimarães Rosa - Guyana
- Curso de Metodología do Ensino de PLE – Reflexão na Ação 2018
Brasil-Guyana Cultural Centre/ Instituto Guimarães Rosa- Guyana
- Ensino e Avaliação Comunicativos de PLE. Seminário para Formação de Professores de Português na Guiana 2016
Centro Cultural Brasil-Guyana/Instituto Guimarães Rosa
- Curso de Metodologia do Ensino de PLE 2015
Brasil-Guyana Cultural Centre/ Instituto Guimarães Rosa-Guyana
- Stage Amazonien de FLE 2013, 02/06/13 - 02/15/13
French Guiana
Achievements
- Certificação de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros (CELPBRAS) - Level Advanced (2020)
- Writing of the Portuguese Curriculum Guide and Scheme of work for the Ministry of Education to be used in Secondary Schools, 2013
- Excelling at the Competitive Examination for level 6 students in level 4 at the Centre of Brazilian Studies which resulted in prize of a trip to Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia), 2010
- Modern languages prize for the best Modern language student at the University of Guyana, 2007
Timeline
Portuguese and ESLInstructor
Centre of Brazilian Studies/Instituto Guimarães Rosa
09.2014 - Current
Assistant Examiner (French)
The Caribbean Examinations Council
07.2013 - 08.2013
Modern Languages teacher at Queen’s College
The Ministry of Education
01.2009 - 01.2014
Part-time French and Spanish Lecturer
The University of Guyana
01.2008 - 01.2009
Part-time Grades 7, 8 & 9 French Teacher
Marian Academy
04.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Management, and Emerging Technologies
Marconi International University - MIU City University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) - Secondary
University of Guyana - Turkeyen Campus
Certificate of Completion - Levels 1 -6
Centre of Brazilian Studies
Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish (Minor French) - Spanish, English Language; Spanish (Grammar, History, Literature & Linguistics); French (Literature, Grammar and History)
University of Guyana
CAPE - Spanish, French, Statistical Analysis, Economics
Queen’s College
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