Natalia G. Sigala Garcia
El Cajon,USA
Summary
Bilingual educator with over five years of experience in supporting youth and diverse communities. Expertise in student services, peer mentorship, and culturally responsive engagement. Proven ability to create inclusive environments that address social-emotional and developmental needs. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills drive commitment to youth empowerment and organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Associate
San Diego State University
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and taught curriculum centered on women of color feminist theories and social justice.
- Facilitated classroom discussions, integrated multimedia tools, and invited guest speakers to enhance learning.
- Assessed student learning through thoughtful assignments, grading, and individual academic support.
- Collaborated with faculty on course development and created an inclusive classroom environment.
Teaching Assistant
Cuyamaca College
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Supported instruction in Ethnic Studies, History, and Humanities courses.
- Designed and graded assessments, provided student support, and led content reviews.
Graduate Assistant
San Diego State University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated student discussion groups and supported faculty in large-lecture courses.
- Graded assignments, conducted research, and managed course content via Canvas.
- Held office hours and provided individualized student support.
Community Liaison
Cuyamaca College
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided academic and interpersonal support to diverse student populations, including system-impacted and first-generation students.
- Coordinated assigned aspects of student services programming in partnership with the program coordinator, ensuring compliance with institutional requirements.
- Planned, scheduled, and conducted registration labs, student resource fairs, and engagement workshops; arranged logistics, confirmed speakers, and reserved facilities.
- Created and distributed promotional materials, including flyers and digital content, for on- and off-campus outreach.
- Supervised and trained student mentors; held biweekly progress check-ins to support development and track impact.
- Maintained student appointment records, tracked participation, and compiled reports for departmental review.
- Developed referral systems and facilitated connections to on- and off-campus support services.
- Managed inventory and technology in the student center; maintained a welcoming and equity-centered environment aligned with program goals.
In-Reach Peer Mentor
Cuyamaca College
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted with organizing college fairs and engagement events reaching diverse student populations.
- Guided new students in accessing resources, navigating college life, and setting academic goals.
- Conducted regular student meetings, tracked progress, and planned engagement events.
- Maintained confidentiality and created an organized and supportive work environment.
EOP SOAR Mentor
San Diego State University
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Mentored incoming transfer students; introduced them to academic and social resources.
- Designed event flyers and coordinated peer-based engagement.
Education
M.A. - Women’s Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA07.2025
B.A. - Women’s Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2023
B.A. - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2023
A.A. - Psychology for Transfer
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA06-2020
Certificate of Achievement - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA06-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration and mentoring
- Social-emotional support
- Workshop facilitation and academic enrichment
- Positive behavior guidance
- Developmental awareness
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency
- Canva design expertise
- Zoom meeting management
- Space organization and housekeeping
- Event planning
- Multicultural sensitivity
Leadership Experience
- Vice President, Feminist Outreach Coalition, SDSU, 09/24 – 05/25
- MA Admissions Committee, WGSS Dept., SDSU, Spring 2025
- Graduate Student Representative, WGSS Dept., SDSU, 2023–2024
- President, Psychology Club, Cuyamaca College, 2019–2020
Community Service
- Intern, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Detention Resistance, Casa Familiar (San Ysidro), 08/20 – 02/21, Led college-readiness workshops for high school students., Supported youth-focused reproductive justice events and assisted with outreach and translation for detainee advocacy efforts.
- Intern, Women’s Studies Department, 2022, Contributed to departmental operations and student-led initiatives., Assisted with research, administrative tasks, and academic events.
- Intern, Girls Invest, SDSU School of Public Health, 2022, Supported the evaluation and outreach efforts of the Girls Invest intervention—a mobile app-based program promoting financial literacy, health, and social empowerment among adolescent Latinas.
Awards And Scholarships
- Outstanding Graduate Medal, SDSU, 2023
- Feminist Changemaker Award, SDSU, 2025
- Gracia Molina Enriquez de Pick Award, SDSU, 2025
- Graduate Equity Fellowship, SDSU, 2024
- Feminist Fellowship, SDSU, 2023
- Dean’s List, SDSU, 2020–2023
- President’s List, Cuyamaca College, 2018–2020
- Certificate of Recognition, Supervisor Joel Anderson, 2022
- Scholarships, Crouch Memorial, Warner Endowed, Joanne Davis, Rosario J. Patti, Betty Nesvold, Andrea O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship
References
- Dra. Irene Lara, Associate Professor, San Diego State University, ilara@sdsu.edu, (619) 417-1215
- Dr. Jesus Miranda, Dean of Instruction, Santa Ana College, miranda_jesus@sac.edu, (619) 370-2973
- Moriah Gonzalez-Meeks, Chair of History, Humanities & Philosophy, Cuyamaca College, Moriah.gonzalezmeeks@gcccd.edu, (562) 519-1801
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Associate
San Diego State University
09.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant
San Diego State University
09.2023 - 08.2024
Community Liaison
Cuyamaca College
01.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant
Cuyamaca College
09.2021 - 12.2024
EOP SOAR Mentor
San Diego State University
01.2021 - 11.2022
In-Reach Peer Mentor
Cuyamaca College
07.2019 - 01.2023
M.A. - Women’s Studies
San Diego State University
B.A. - Women’s Studies
San Diego State University
B.A. - Psychology
San Diego State University
A.A. - Psychology for Transfer
Cuyamaca College
Certificate of Achievement - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cuyamaca College
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