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Raul Velis
Teacher, Educational Sciences Professor And Consultan
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Polyglot Spanish Teacher (native speaker). Nurtured students to learn Spanish language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Focused not only on teaching Spanish at a grammatical level but also on the understanding and appreciation of the Spanish-speaking culture.
Provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Regional Educational Expert Officer
Glasswing International
San Salvador, El Salvador
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Evaluated staff and volunteers performance, and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Met organization deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Supervised and validated 10 curriculums and other educational programs and projects.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to design curriculum proposals.
Researcher in Educational Sciences
Francisco Gavidia University
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding educational context of El Salvador.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge about educational context of El Salvador.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
Professor of Educational Sciences
Catholic University Of El Salvador
Santa Ana, El Salvador
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Teaching classes at bachelor's and master's level.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
Director of Educational Quality
Catholic University Of El Salvador
Ilobasco, Cabañas
03.2010 - 06.2013
- Teaching classes at bachelor's and master's level.
- Oversaw didactical and administrative operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and Dean´s office to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster integration and articulation of high school and university curriculums.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen relationship between work sector and higher education.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical didactic and administrative decisions.
- Evaluated professors and high school teachers performance according to curriculum and educational project expectations.
- Established departmental performance goals for professors and high school teachers, and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Planed and coordinated articulated educational experiences for university and high school students with focus in practice of professional skills.
- Interacted well with key officers of national secretary of education to build connections and nurture relationships between university and government.
- Implemented innovative annual programs to promote integration and articulation between higher education and high schools.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Anthropology
Université De Montpellier
Montpellier, France 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
Catholic University of El Salvador
Santa Ana, El Salvador 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Sciences
Catholic University of El Salvador
Santa Ana, El Salvador 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Colegio Salesiano "San José"
Santa Ana, El Salvador 05.2001 -
Skills
Report Writing
Strategic Planning
Innovation and Creativity
Community Relations
Classroom Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Classroom Management
Project-Based Learning
Student-Centered Learning
Lesson Planning
Vocabulary Expansion
Cultural Immersion
Interests
Arts, watercolor painting
Music, Suzuki method amateur
Educational video games
Timeline
Regional Educational Expert Officer
Glasswing International
12.2022 - 05.2023
Researcher in Educational Sciences
Francisco Gavidia University
06.2021 - 11.2022
Professor of Educational Sciences
Catholic University Of El Salvador
06.2016 - 07.2021
Director of Educational Quality
Catholic University Of El Salvador
03.2010 - 06.2013
Ph.D. - Educational Anthropology
Université De Montpellier
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
Catholic University of El Salvador
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Sciences
Catholic University of El Salvador
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Colegio Salesiano "San José"
05.2001 -