Kenrick Demesvar
Apopka,USA
Summary
Dynamic academic leader with extensive experience at UNESCO Chair on History and Heritage, adept in research coordination and public speaking. Proven track record in curriculum development and fostering professional relationships. Successfully led a team of 60 researchers, enhancing understanding of Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage through impactful seminars and publications. Eager to join the faculty team at Seminole State College and inspire students to know their history and research their heritage. Dedicated to positively impacting students’ lives by creating a conducive atmosphere of quality instruction in line with Seminole State College’s mission and vision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Titular / Coordinator
UNESCO Chair on History and Heritage
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated research initiatives on memory of slavery and Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage to enhance understanding.
- Led research team of 60, gathered documentation, and authored articles and reports to disseminate findings.
- Hosted videoconferences, seminars, and webinars on history and anthropology to engage diverse audiences.
- Participate in the jury to evaluate students' essays, memoirs, and theses.
Adjunct Professor
African Studies and Research Institute
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
09.2015 - Current
- Teach "History and Memory," a cross-curricular learning program for 30+ graduate students during the summer.
- Developed syllabi, materials, lectures, exercises, and quizzes for course, achieving high evaluation scores.
- Facilitated community involvement projects for students, enhancing real-world learning experiences.
- Instructed students at The State University of Haïti, fostering critical thinking and engagement in historical discourse.
Research Assistant
The Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies
Bonn, Germany
12.2020 - 12.2025
- Researched and authored articles on 20 slave runaway sites in Haiti, highlighting their historical significance.
- Contributed to design of Atlas and database for Marron sites in Haiti, enhancing documentation and accessibility.
- Conducted archaeological survey of slave runaway sites in Hispaniola, representing Haiti's historical context.
- Bonn University
Substitute Teacher
Tempositions School Professionals
New York, USA
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed instructional environment for 25+ elementary and high school students, ensuring a positive and effective learning atmosphere.
- Monitored student assignments and guided students to enhance understanding and academic performance.
- Taught History, Social Studies, and French to high school students, fostering engagement and critical thinking.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
African Studies and Research Institute
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Instructed 3 courses per semester on "Ethnography and methods for investigation", fostering critical thinking and research skills.
- Guided 35 undergraduate students in course material and academic development.
- Led field research for Inventory project of Intangible Heritage, creating abstracts and publishing findings online at: http://www.ipmih.ulaval.ca.
- The State University of Haïti
Education
Ph.D. - Ethnology and Heritage, Cultural Anthropology
Laval University
Québec, Canada08.2015
M.A. - History, Memory and Heritage
African Studies and Research Institute of Haiti, State University of Haïti
Port-au-Prince, Haïti06.2009
B.E. - Social Sciences
The Higher Teacher's School, State University of Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti07.2003
Skills
- Project management
- Learning management system
- Curriculum development
- Research coordination
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Office: Excel
- Microsoft Office: Word
- Microsoft Office: PowerPoint
- Critical thinking
- Academic writing
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
Certification
Certification as Direct Support Professional (DSP), New York City College of Technology, City University of New York, New York, USA, 04/2022, 06/2022
Recent Publication
- Sites of History and Memory of Slavery in Northern Haiti: Past, Present and Future, 2025, New Narratives: Memory, Resistance, and Reclamation, UNESCO, Cuba, pp. 86-94
- History of slavery in the French and Spanish territories of Saint-Domingue from the 16th century to the end of the 18th century, 2025, multiples articles in Hypothese, Opendedition [Online]
Languages
- Advanced in French, and Haïtian Creole.
- Moderate Spanish.
- English reading, writing, and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
- Advanced in French, and Haïtian Creole.
- Moderate Spanish.
Upcoming Event
Visiting Professor/Lecture Representation of slavery in haitians museums, 02/2026, Deland, Florida, USA, Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, Stetson University
Timeline
Titular / Coordinator
UNESCO Chair on History and Heritage
04.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
The Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies
12.2020 - 12.2025
Substitute Teacher
Tempositions School Professionals
09.2016 - 03.2020
Adjunct Professor
African Studies and Research Institute
09.2015 - Current
Adjunct Assistant Professor
African Studies and Research Institute
09.2012 - 07.2015
Ph.D. - Ethnology and Heritage, Cultural Anthropology
Laval University
M.A. - History, Memory and Heritage
African Studies and Research Institute of Haiti, State University of Haïti
B.E. - Social Sciences
The Higher Teacher's School, State University of Haiti