Danie Velasco

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Danie N. Velasco

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Biography

Delaware County Community College - Languages

I conceptualize, develop, expand and assess language programs, domestically and internationally, for diverse populations
Higher Education
Danie Moss-Velasco~
International Education Expert
Collingswood, New Jersey
Experienced and driven bilingual education specialist with expertise in program creation, from conception to project close. Skilled in incorporating language learning and cultural competency into practical, hands-on, pertinent experiences for participants. Instrumental in bridging the distance and language gap between collaborators to achieve organizational goals, adhere to budget needs, and increase visibility. Extensive experience in university and adult education, and making meaningful connections to the surrounding and overseas community.


Experience

  • Valladolid, Spain

    Nobel American School of Valladolid

    Recruited and trained native English speaking teachers from multiple continents.
    Achieved 200% increase in enrollment in 2 years through promotional events and the acquisition of a competitor.
    Partnered with Locks of Love to execute a high profile, joint fundraiser and enrollment event. See attached for press coverage
    Collaborated with the University of Salamanca Storytelling Initiative to increase awareness of childhood cancer and mindfulness strategies.

  • Various private and government agencies

    Independent Medical & Legal Interpreter

    Specializing in legal depositions & SSA disability hearings, community education & medical evaluations.
    Trained interpreters for state certification.

  • Delaware County Community College

    Professor of Spanish

    Tailored project-based assessments to students’ interests and professional needs to increase applicability of course content and job readiness.
    Designed, piloted and performed comparative assessments for online and hybrid Spanish courses.
    Established community partnerships and coordinated Experiential and Service Learning projects.
    Counseled at-risk students and provided them with coping and organizational strategies, effectively reducing dropout and withdrawal rates.
    Created and implemented a total language immersion model for Spanish language courses.

  • Delaware County Community College

    Contributor of source material and grant writing for the Spanish Department's Open Source Grant Committee.

  • Drexel University

    Professor of Spanish

    Designed and piloted a specialized, graduate level language course for Drexel’s Kline Law School incorporating multiple Experiential Learning opportunities and a Global Classroom exchange with UDEM in Mexico.

    Tailored project-based assessments to students’ interests and professional needs to increase applicability of course content and job readiness.

    Established community partnerships and coordinated Experiential and Service Learning projects.


  • Rutgers University - Camden

    Professor of Spanish

    Tailored project-based assessments to students’ interests and professional needs to increase applicability of course content and job readiness.
    Designed, piloted and performed comparative assessments for online and hybrid Spanish courses.
    Established community partnerships and coordinated Experiential and Service Learning projects.
    Counseled at-risk students and provided them with coping and organizational strategies, effectively reducing dropout and withdrawal rates.
    Created and implemented a total language immersion model for Spanish language courses.

Education

  • Temple University

    Certificate in Teaching for Higher Education

    Educational Psychology
    Post graduate certificate focusing on the educational psychology of adult learners, best practices in adult online education, productive learning models and effective implementation of instructional technology.

  • Universidad de Valladolid

    Master of Science (MS)

    Intercultural Interpretation and Translation

  • Syracuse University

    Bachelor of Science - BS

    Child Development and Educational Policy

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