Aya Malika Sioson

Aya Malika Sioson

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Master's Student/Linguist/Tutor/Teacher
Riverside, California, United States

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  • San Diego State University
    Graduate Assistant
    San Diego State University
    Jan 2026 - May 2026 (5 months)
    Worked with Looking Glass Neighborhood at Rosa Parks Elementary
  • TUTORWORKS INC
    Remote ELL/ESL Instructor
    TUTORWORKS INC
    Nov 2024 - Current (2 years)
    Delivered bilingual English and Spanish lessons to elementary students remotely, enhancing language skills and engagement. Created and executed interactive lesson plans using digital tools to meet diverse learning needs. Coordinated with parents and staff to support academic growth and provided feedback. Engaged in professional development to integrate the latest educational technologies and teaching methods. Experienced in translating curriculum materials from English to Spanish, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy for diverse educational contexts.
  • BookNook
    Reading Tutor
    BookNook
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 (10 months)
    ●Guide students in building critical reading skills, including phonics, comprehension, and fluency, by utilizing structured literacy programs and fostering a positive learning environment
  • San Diego Unified School District
    Lead Tutor
    San Diego Unified School District
    Feb 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)
    ➢ Provided one-on-one/small group English tutoring, including ESL learners. ➢ Helped develop individualized lesson plans and study strategies. ➢ Created a positive, supportive learning environment. ➢ Adapted teaching methods for diverse needs, including students with disabilities or language barriers. ➢ Monitored progress and provided regular reports. ➢ Assisted students in improving English skills through material review, answering questions, and feedback.
  • HM
    Sales Associate
    HM
    Apr 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 8 months)
    ➢ Cashiering duties; handling returns, damages, exchanges, cash/card payments, etc. ➢ Tending to the sales floor; stocking up merchandise and helping out customers. ➢ Give out recommendations on merchandise and direct customers to selections through phone or in-store. ➢ Working with garments: merchandising, restocking, folding, hanging, and showcasing accordingly. ➢ Work on shipment boxes; organize and make room for merchandise in the backroom/storage. ➢ Maintain a clean sales floor. Mopping, sweeping, dusting, taking out the trash, etc.
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  • San Diego State University
    Bachelor's degree, Linguistics
    San Diego State University
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (4 years)
    I hold a Bachelor's of Art in Linguistics and a minor in Spanish; also, with a concentration in TESOL/TEFL.
  • Cuyamaca College
    Associate's degree, Language Arts and Communication
    Cuyamaca College
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (3 years)
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  • I
    Indigenous Language: Quechua
    Aug 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    This project aims to delve into Quechua's linguistic nuances, preserve its essence, and bridge traditional knowledge with modern research methodologies. Comparision of Native/Ancestral Quechua vs Modernised Quechua (due to language contact and shift with Spanish).
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    Indigenous Language: Sioux Dialects
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (6 months)
    ●Researched Sioux language dialects: Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. ●Analyzed differences between Sioux, Assiniboine, and Stoney languages. ●Explored historical and cultural contexts in the Great Plains and Canada. ●Examined impact of historical events on language status.