1. Natasha Walia
23715 Del Monte Dr. #208, Valencia, CA, 91355
Phone: (661) 212-0934 E-Mail: natashagwalia@gmail.com
Objective
To use Arabic, English, and Spanish to expand my team’s range of communication, to reach out beyond the local community
to the global community, and to unite the people despite language differences.
Experience
Instructor, LA Mission Community College Spring 2016-Present
Taught GED prep course
Developed Curriculum
Spanish teacher/Program developer, Village Christian Schools August 2014-May 2016
Taught Spanish 1A for 7th and 8th grade
Taught Elementary Spanish for K-5th grade
Developed curriculum for K-5th program
English Tutor, Intensive English Program at Tseng College, CSUN January2016-present
Assisted students with grammar concepts,vocabulary review
Developed handouts for students and tutors
Submitted paperwork for administrator and professors
GO trip to Russia Summer 2014
Taught English
Put on games at festivals
Caterer, Stonefire Grill October 2014 -September 2015
Set up and organizing buffet line
Served food to customers
Bussed tables
Broke down and cleaning up buffet line
Administrative paper work and payment
Barista, Starbucks June 2013-February 2014
Brewing coffee, creating hand-crafted beverages and serving pastries to customers
Cleaning equipment and facilities
Stocking and organizing merchandise
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Tutor, Self-employed 2012-2013
Taught and reviewed students fromage 7-college level in the following subjects:Spanish, English, Arabic, Math,
and Science.
Developed lessons for each student on the topic(s) with which they needed assis tance due to learning disabilities,
extra review, or the need of a teacher
Education
M.A. Linguistics and TESOL certificate, CSUN (graduation in 2017) August 2015-May 2017
Clear Credential, UCSD August 2014-May 2015
Preliminary Single Subject Spanish Credential, UCSD January 2013-May 2014
B.S. Arabic, Greek/Latin, UCLA June 2009-August 2011
A.A. Transfer Studies, College of the Canyons August 2006-May 2008
Volunteer work
Antioch Missions Council 2010-present
Communicate missionary needs to church
Pray for missionaries
Fall Bake Sale to raise Christmas Bonus
AWANA August 2003-May 2015
Cubbies Director 1 year
One year off due to GO class
Cubbies Director 3 years
Sparkies LIT 7 years
Church of the Canyons College Group August 2014-May 2015
Leadership duties of discipleship and providing opportunities for college students to serve
Administrative duties of hosting and organizing events
Church of the Canyons Children’s Ministry 2011-2013
Taught Sunday school K-1
Created crafts and lessons
Skills
Curriculum design and development
Language instruction
Linguistic theory and application
Spanish, Arabic, English, Attic Greek and Latin
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Administrative organization
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Use of technology for communication, administration and organization (i.e. email, social media, dropbox, etc.)
Cultural sensitivity and knowledge