Ricardo Herrera Trigueros
Nassau, New Providence,New Providence
Summary
Dedicated Spanish language educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and instructional technology. Passionate about language learning, cultural immersion, and integrating technology into education. Proficient in Spanish, English, Italian, Hebrew, and Esperanto. CompTIA A+ certified and an advocate for Linux-based learning environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
University of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas
04.2016 - Current
- Teach Spanish 103 and 104 courses, focusing on language proficiency and cultural fluency.
- Implement innovative teaching methods, including digital resources and interactive exercises.
- Guided students in mastering grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Spanish Teacher
Bahamas Ministry of Education
Nassau, Bahamas
01.1999 - Current
- Teach Spanish to students aged 8-17, fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment.
- Initiated an online Spanish learning program via Duolingo, encouraging multilingualism.
- Founded and led Spanish, Computers, and Lego Robotics Clubs in different schools, promoting hands-on learning in language, coding, and STEM fields.
Education
M.D. - Spanish Language Education
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica01-1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Spanish Philology
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica01-1995
Skills
- Spanish Language Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Technology Integration in Education
- Bilingual Education
- ESL Teaching
- Philology
- Translation
- Proofreading
- Linux
- Cultural Immersion
- AI in Education
Affiliations
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
Universala Esperanto-Asocio (UEA)
CompTIA
Certification
- Diplomado en Canto Sefardí: Legado y Proyección, Instituto Tecnológico de Superior NSR, Ecuador, 06/01/25
- Computer Science Principles Course F, Coding Bahamas Future Org., 05/01/25
- Comprehensive Training for Teachers of Spanish as a Heritage Language, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, 10/01/24
- Keys to Teaching Spanish to Foreigners, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, 08/01/24
- Ulpan 2-8 Adults Hebrew Advanced Courses, Rosen School of Hebrew, 08/01/24
- Hebraic Context of the Bible, Hebrew University of Jerusalem / Israel Institute of Bible Studies, 08/01/19
- Essentials of Linux System Administration, The Linux Foundation, 12/01/15
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Fluent)
Italian
Hebrew
Esperanto
Interests
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Poetry
Languages
Hebrew
Sephardic Jewish Studies
Computers
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
University of The Bahamas
04.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Bahamas Ministry of Education
01.1999 - Current
M.D. - Spanish Language Education
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
Bachelor’s Degree - Spanish Philology
Universidad De Costa Rica
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), 2022
- Universala Esperanto-Asocio (UEA), 2024
- CompTIA Certification Holder, 2013
Linkedin Articles
- Costa Rica, land of Peace and Technology, 03/22/25, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/costa-rica-land-peace-technology-ricardo-h-trigueros-gwdhe/?trackingId=o0YEFkGqSTCdNWgHviOt5w%3D%3D
- Tips for a safe computer, 04/20/15, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tips-safe-computer-ricardo-herrera-trigueros/
- Linukso por Esperantistoj, 05/14/15, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linukso-por-esperantistoj-ricardo-herrera-trigueros/
Personal Information
Title: Spanish Language Teacher | Linguist | Translator & Proofreader
Presentations
- Shared Cities, Shared Knowledge: Sephardic Jewish Contributions to Spain’s Roman and Arab Worlds, TWO EMPIRES, ONE PENINSULA: Spain's Roman and Arab Heritage, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 02/24/26
- Integrating GPT Digital Assistant “Adespes” into Modern Languages Instruction, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 02/19/26
- Costa Rica, land of Peace and Technology, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 03/20/25
- Esperanto, language of Hope, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 03/18/24
- Jewish Perspective on Life and Death, CC. Sweeting High, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 03/30/23
- Using Technology to teach Spanish to young learners, T. G. Glover Primary, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 02/21/18
- Scratch Programming Language Workshop, Doris Johnson Sr. High, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 07/01/15
- Net2.0 Educational Unconference, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, 06/20/14
Publications
- "Frato, mi venos" Poem in Esperanto, Kontakto, TEJO (Tutmonda Esperantista Junulara Organizo), ascribed to UEA vol. 1. N.145, 1995, Nieuwe Binnenweg 176, Rotterdam, Netherlands, NL-3015
- "Aben Trigo" (Poem in Spanish, English and Hebrew), 12/01/24, https://sephardicu.com/holidays/hanukkah/global-hanukkah-celebration/