Dedicated and professional ESL educator and Teacher Assistant with proven experience in K–12 and higher-education environments. Bilingual Arabic–English instructor skilled in designing and delivering targeted language support, academic scaffolding, and accessible instruction for diverse learners. Strong background in both formal and volunteer tutoring—driven by a genuine passion for helping learners succeed. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics to deepen expertise in language teaching, corpus-informed research, and TESOL practice.
Hi, I’m
Ola Al Rubaye
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
San Diego State University
English, Arabic Tutor — Tutor / Academic Support
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provide ongoing individualized and small-group tutoring in English linguistics, Arabic language, and civilization topics for SDSU students.
- Assist students with coursework, essay drafting, exam preparation, and research projects using clear, student-centered explanations.
- Integrate corpus examples and data-informed guidance when helping students with lexical choice and register awareness.
- Support students with documented disabilities by adapting materials and pacing to improve accessibility and learning outcomes.
- Conduct sessions both in-person and online, leveraging digital tools to maintain engagement and track progress.
- Volunteer additional hours to offer informal community tutoring—motivated by a passion for teaching and helping others.
- Assisted students with homework and exam preparation strategies.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance subject understanding.
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring methods with course objectives.
- Provided feedback to students on their progress and study habits.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance data.
- Developed supplementary materials to reinforce key concepts for students.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment encouraging student participation.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
Ashley Home FurnitureMiramar, USA
Sales Associate
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered professional, customer-focused service in a fast-paced retail environment using digital sales systems for transactions and order management.
- Resolved customer issues professionally and supported post-sale follow-up to ensure satisfaction.
- Applied strong communication and relationship-building skills to meet sales objectives.
Cuyamaca Community College
Teacher Assistant (TA) & Instructional Aide — Tutor Support
10.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Served as a Teacher Assistant for college-level courses, supporting instructors with lesson facilitation and student support.
- Tutored students in English, Arabic, and civilization subjects—offering both academic and study-skill guidance.
- Interpreted course content and explained assignment requirements for Arabic-speaking students to ensure comprehension.
- Assisted students with technical issues related to online learning platforms during the transition to virtual instruction.
- Helped manage grading workflows, assignment uploads, and student communications.
Alvarado Parkway InstituteSan Diego, USA
Front Desk & Administrative Support
02.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Provided front desk and administrative support in a healthcare setting.
- Assisted patients with inquiries and coordinated phone communications.
- Supported daily office operations and documentation.
Chase Avenue Elementary SchoolEl Cajon, USA
Teacher Assistant & Instructional Aide
Job overview
- Supported classroom teachers in daily instruction, with emphasis on English language development and literacy.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group interventions for ESL and multilingual students to accelerate language acquisition.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs and collaborated with teachers to monitor progress.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged participation and confidence-building.
Education
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Master of Arts from Applied Linguistics
01.2026
University Overview
In Progress
TESOL Certificate
01.2026
University Overview
In Progress
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Bachelor of Arts from English Linguistics, Arabic & Islamic Studies
05.2024
University Overview
GPA: 3.779
Skills
- ESL & English Language Development
- K–12 & College-Level Instructional Support
- Curriculum Reinforcement & Academic Scaffolding
- Learning Disability & Accessibility Support
- Educational Technology & Digital Tools
- One-on-One & Small-Group Tutoring
- Corpus-informed Classroom Applications
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Corpus Tools: COCA, AntConc
- Statistical & Analysis Tools: SPSS, normed counts, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing
- Learning Management Systems: Canvas, Blackboard
- Virtual Learning Tools: Zoom, Google Meet
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Digital Record Keeping & Data Entry
- Online Instructional & Assessment Support
Certifications Professional Training
Certifications Professional Training
Sales Associate Certification, Ashley Furniture – Los Angeles, Processing Applications & Transactions, Handling Objections & Closing Sales, Product Knowledge: Furniture Materials, Construction, and Design, Mattress & Motion Furniture Demonstration, Net Promoter Score (NPS) Survey CompletionLanguages
Languages
- English
- Arabic, Native / Fluent
- English, Fluent
Research Academic Experience
Research Academic Experience
- Coursework and applied projects in corpus linguistics, register variation, and multi-dimensional analysis using COCA and Ant Conc to extract and analyze lexical patterns.
- Experience with statistical analysis for corpus data: normed counts, measures of dispersion (standard deviation), and appropriate selection of parametric vs. non-parametric tests.
- Designed and executed corpus-based assignments comparing lexical use across registers and genres (discussion boards vs. newspapers) and interpreted results using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Technical Digital Skills
Technical Digital Skills
- Corpus Tools: COCA (Corpus of Contemporary American English), AntConc
- Statistical & Analysis Tools: SPSS, normed counts, descriptive statistics (mean, SD), hypothesis testing (parametric & non-parametric)
- Learning Management Systems: Canvas, Blackboard
- Virtual Learning Tools: Zoom, Google Meet
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Digital Record Keeping & Data Entry
- Online Instructional & Assessment Support
Timeline
English, Arabic Tutor — Tutor / Academic Support
San Diego State University
10.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Ashley Home Furniture
07.2019 - Current
Front Desk & Administrative Support
Alvarado Parkway Institute
02.2017 - 01.2019
Teacher Assistant (TA) & Instructional Aide — Tutor Support
Cuyamaca Community College
10.2016 - 01.2020
Teacher Assistant & Instructional Aide
Chase Avenue Elementary School
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Master of Arts from Applied Linguistics
TESOL Certificate
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Bachelor of Arts from English Linguistics, Arabic & Islamic Studies