Profesora Phillip is a distinguished Spanish language educator and academic leader with over nineteen years of experience in teaching and advancing Spanish language education across both public and private sectors in Trinidad and Tobago. She has served as a registered Spanish Teacher III with the Ministry of Education for the past thirteen years, consistently demonstrating excellence in curriculum delivery, student outcomes and educational leadership.
She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (Distinction), specialising in the Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Spanish from The University of the West Indies (UWI), complemented by a minor in Linguistics. She is currently pursuing an advanced triple qualification at the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, working towards a Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Research (MRes) and Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), with a focus on leadership, innovation and intercultural communicative competence in language education.
Her international certifications include the SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española), endorsed by Instituto Cervantes, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad de Salamanca and Universidad de Buenos Aires, as well as a Diplomado en la Enseñanza del Español para Extranjeros, recognised by Mexico’s Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP). An internationally certified educator, she is committed to empowering students through language, culture and global opportunities.
Mr. Phillip is a results-driven Commercial and Operations Executive with over 15 years of experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. He specialises in strategic business development, revenue growth management and route-to-market optimisation, consistently delivering double-digit growth and operational excellence across both General Trade and Key Accounts.
Beyond the FMCG sector, he has expanded his expertise into the tourism and education industries, serving as a Cultural Immersion Tour Specialist. He has been instrumental in securing strategic partnerships across educational and immersion tour segments, and has played a key role in the evolution of the travel arm into the independent Luxxe Travels brand — an IATA-accredited entity that now underpins all DSS immersion tour operations.
Saleem holds a Master of Business Administration (Merit) with specialisation in Finance from the University of Bedfordshire and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in AI and Technology Management.
Profe. Luna, or as students call her — Ms. Moon — is a bilingual language educator and linguistic professional based in Rosario, Argentina, with over five years of experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). She holds a degree in Literature from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario and is currently pursuing studies in English Translation.
She has taught learners across all proficiency levels (A1–C2) in both ESL and ELE, working with students internationally in Argentina, the United States, Mexico, India and Trinidad and Tobago. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in continuous growth, cultural immersion and student engagement. Each of her classes is designed as a unique experience for students to explore not only the structure of a language but also the cultures and nuances that bring it to life.
Profe. Israel is a highly experienced Spanish-speaking educator from Mexico with over 15 years of teaching across primary, middle and secondary levels in both public and private education systems. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a specialisation in History and has demonstrated leadership in curriculum design and educational innovation.
With a strong foundation in bilingual communication, Profe. Israel brings advanced expertise in translation and interpretation, including professional experience supporting Major League Baseball. He currently works at the Ministry of Public Education (Secretaría de Educación Pública) in Mexico and at a CETis network school, where he serves as an English and History teacher. His teaching philosophy is grounded in constructivist principles, promoting inquiry-based, student-centred learning.
Ms. Thomas is an Academic Support Officer with a strong passion for the Spanish language and education, dedicated to supporting student learning. A past student of Profesora Phillip, she studied Spanish for seven years at Bishop Anstey High School East, building a solid foundation in both language and culture.
She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at The University of the West Indies (UWI). With a genuine love for languages and teaching, she aspires to become a qualified Spanish teacher, inspiring future students to appreciate the richness of the Spanish-speaking world.
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