ENRIQUE DITTO Call # 27-01
MONTEREY,CA
Summary
Spanish education leader with expertise in curriculum development, language instruction, and faculty supervision. Developed language programs that improved student learning outcomes in diverse academic and military environments. Mentored faculty teams and maintained compliance through clear instructional standards and operational oversight.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
Certifications
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor, Spanish
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
08.2026 - Current
- Created lesson plans aligned with Defense Language Institute curriculum standards.
- Checked student progress through quizzes, oral drills, and written exercises.
- Adjusted classroom methods to support different language learning needs.
- Used engagement strategies to increase participation during interactive activities and discussions.
- Enhanced language pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
Associate Professor of Spanish. Distance Learning.
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
10.2010 - 08.2026
- Middle Eastern and European Languages Branch Chief (Chair) — Continuing Education: Managed and supervised 31 faculty members across 8 foreign language programs in a culturally diverse academic environment.
- Curriculum & Program Leadership: Led instructional teams in designing syllabi, lesson plans, and customized curricula for Refresher, Enhancement, and Sustainment Language Programs across multiple platforms (MTT, VTT, BLTS, FAO, LEAP).
- Collaborated with faculty on instructional methods and course updates.
- Mentored instructors in teaching techniques, methods, and evaluation practices.
- Demonstrated responsibility to meet deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and accept and apply constructive feedback.
- Created materials for both online, and face-to-face learning platforms used by students across multiple military units.
- Collaborated with peers on research to develop new insights and valuable professional relationships.
- Delivered courses using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
Immersion, Diagnostic Assessment, Test Control
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, California
08.2006 - 10.2010
- Diagnostic Assessment Counselor: Conducts specialized diagnostic evaluations to analyze learning styles, identify language deficits, and create tailored action plans.
- Immersion & Testing Coordination: Served as Immersion Coordinator and Test Control Officer, overseeing experiential learning initiatives and academic integrity standards.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Military member
Army
Fort Eustis, Virginia
10.1990 - 10.2007
- Former Army military member for 7 years, including Reserves, Active Duty, and National Guard.
- Prioritized and organized priorities to efficiently accomplish mission goals.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Spanish Instructor
Gonzaga university Modern Languages Department
Spokane, Washington
06.2001 - 08.2006
- Taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced Spanish courses using a student-centered, communicative approach.
- Integrated contemporary Latin American social issues, culture, arts, and educational technology to enhance target language acquisition.
- Incorporated Hispanic cultural materials into Modern Languages classroom instruction.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership (Dissertation pending)
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA08-2006
Master of Arts - Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures
Washington State University
Pullman, WA08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture And Urbanism
State University, Guayaquil
Ecuador05-1985
Skills
- Spanish Basic Course Instructor: Delivers high-density, communicative Spanish instruction mapping to Defense Language Institute standards for military linguists
- Middle Eastern and European Languages Branch Chief (Chair) — Continuing Education: Effectively managed and supervised 31 faculty members across 8 foreign language programs in a culturally diverse academic environment
- Curriculum & Program Leadership: Led instructional teams in designing syllabi, lesson plans, and customized curricula for Refresher, Enhancement, and Sustainment Language Programs across multiple platforms (MTT, VTT, BLTS, FAO, LEAP)
- Diagnostic Assessment Counselor: Conducts specialized diagnostic evaluations to analyze learning styles, identify language deficits, and create tailored action plans
- Immersion & Testing Coordination: Served as Immersion Coordinator (2008–2010) and Test Control Officer, overseeing experiential learning initiatives and academic integrity standards
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
• Diagnostic Assessment Counselor Certification Course: Conducts specialized diagnostic evaluations to analyze learning styles, identify language deficits, and create tailored action plans. DLI.
Timeline
Associate Professor, Spanish
Defense Language Institute
08.2026 - Current
Associate Professor of Spanish. Distance Learning.
Defense Language Institute
10.2010 - 08.2026
Immersion, Diagnostic Assessment, Test Control
Defense Language Institute
08.2006 - 10.2010
Spanish Instructor
Gonzaga university Modern Languages Department
06.2001 - 08.2006
Military member
Army
10.1990 - 10.2007
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership (Dissertation pending)
Gonzaga University
Master of Arts - Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture And Urbanism
State University, Guayaquil