Nancy Velador
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Desert Sands Unified School District, excelling in strategic program development and community engagement. Spearheaded initiatives that increased parent participation by over 1,000 attendees, while enhancing multilingual curriculum and instructional quality. Expertise in data-driven decision-making and professional development facilitation drives impactful outcomes for multilingual learners.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Multilingual Learner Programs
Desert Sands Unified School District
La Quinta, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the expansion and improvement of Multilingual Learner (ML) programs, aligning with district-wide goals and state accountability measures.
- Played a pivotal role in developing and aligning the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), ensuring strategic support for multilingual learners.
- Supervised English Language Development Teacher Coach and TOSA positions across elementary, middle, and high schools, enhancing instructional quality and program fidelity.
- Designed and facilitated successful parent education workshops, increasing engagement and collaboration between families and schools.
- Initiated and led the creation of a multilingual newsletter, and organized district-wide celebrations to recognize student achievements and progress.
- Strengthened and streamlined Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs, ensuring alignment with guiding principles
- Co-authored the DSUSD DLI Master Plan, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive program guidance and quality.
- Developed and delivered professional development initiatives to increase ELPAC/FPM awareness among principals, multilingual leads, and educators.
- Partnered with the Riverside County Office of Education to provide targeted professional development, and instructional coaching.
- Professional development and parent engagement increased parent engagement from 0 to 1,000 parents at EL parent workshops and events.
Coordinator of Multilingual Learner Programs
Los Banos Unified School District
Los Banos, CA
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Established and performed DELAC site visit needs assessments, presented findings and recommendations to the School Board
- Increased Rfep redesignation by 22.7% equals 725 students in the 2019/2020 school year, with 50.2% of ELs making progress towards attaining English proficiency, a 90.4% EL high school graduation rate, and a 7% increase in EL college and career readiness.
- Supervised, designed, and coordinated district-wide professional development and distance learning PD.
- Supervised and trained sites for FPM compliance, and collaborated with the County Office/CDE.
- Performed shared oversight of Title III Program and Budget Funding.
- Engaged in shared leadership to ensure the completion of LCAPs
- Supervised the testing and assessment procedures of the ELPAC.
- Developed the LBUSD Action Plan for yearly professional development.
School Site Specialist (Grades K-6)
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Increased ELL Student Achievement through MTSS/RTI technology-based programs
Academic Coach (Grades 6-8)
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
07.2010 - 06.2013
- (Under SIG/PI) Led cross curricular departments, organized and developed curriculum and instruction for MTSS/RTI/ English Language Learners in Math and ELA, contributed to 100-point API Gains over a three-year span
MTSS/RTI Teacher On Special Assignment (Grades K-6)
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Provide multiple tiered systems of support with the RTI approach in Math, Language Arts, and Behavior Support.
Dual Language School Teacher Grades (k-5)
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
06.1996 - 06.2009
- K-5 Dual Language School Teacher
Education
Design Thinking for Innovation Certification - Generative AI
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, VA03-2025
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Administration
National University
La Jolla, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAdministrative Services Clear Credential - Educational Administration
Merced County Office of Education
Merced, CAMultiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University
Los Angeles, CaliforniaEnglish Learner Authorization/CLAD Certificate -
California Baptist University
San Diego, CaliforniaSkills
- AI integration for educational content creation
- Strategic program development and evaluation
- Community and parental engagement
- Multilingual curriculum and instructional leadership
- Data-driven decision-making and assessment analysis
- Professional development and training facilitation
- Budget management and fiscal oversight
- Cross-departmental collaboration
Accomplishments
- Gold Ribbon Award for Robotics Program
- IT Awards
- Riverside County Office of Education BEST Award - Administrator Recipient
- 2024 Galardon al Servicio Comunitario
Certification
- Coursera
Timeline
Coordinator of Multilingual Learner Programs
Desert Sands Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Coordinator of Multilingual Learner Programs
Los Banos Unified School District
07.2016 - 08.2021
School Site Specialist (Grades K-6)
Pomona Unified School District
07.2013 - 06.2015
Academic Coach (Grades 6-8)
Pomona Unified School District
07.2010 - 06.2013
MTSS/RTI Teacher On Special Assignment (Grades K-6)
Pomona Unified School District
07.2009 - 06.2010
Dual Language School Teacher Grades (k-5)
Pomona Unified School District
06.1996 - 06.2009
Design Thinking for Innovation Certification - Generative AI
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Administration
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Administrative Services Clear Credential - Educational Administration
Merced County Office of Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University
English Learner Authorization/CLAD Certificate -
California Baptist University
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