Natalia Miranda
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Training & Leadership Profile
Proven leader with 10+ years of experience instructing professionals in
multinational, intensive capacities; recent experience in the energy
sector, ready to apply significant training talents to educate, manage, and
oversee employees learning goals.
Areas of Expertise
. Training & Instruction: Confident, engaging presenter; able to foster
learning while leading rigorous, short-duration courses. Deep history of
success working with all skill levels, cultures, and nationalities; adept
at customizing strategies to meet individual needs.
. Safety & Compliance: Strong familiarity with oil and gas terminology,
backed by recent experience working with hundreds of engineers. Skilled
at overseeing health and safety compliance, adhering to corporate
standards and government regulations. Evaluate employee and student
performance.
. Effective Communication: Excel in independent, team-driven, and
managerial roles; confident speaker with robust interpersonal talents.
Natural ability to foster relationships with senior management, staff,
local officials, and students. Develop creative and inventive coursework
to meet organizational goals.
. Additional Strengths: Dedicated worker with a hardy spirit, comfortable
working and living in rugged environments. Tireless work ethic; highly
proficient in a range of software for Windows and Mac platforms. Quick
learner, mastering new processes with ease. Speak basic Bahasa Indonesia
and Arabic.
Experience Highlights
Luminus Language Solutions - Basra, Iraq
Oil & Gas Language Instructor, 12/2013 to 12/2014
Led training department instruction for oil and gas engineers from all
backgrounds to improve English language abilities covering industry-
specific terminology, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Managed coursework in
collaboration with cross-functional staff and local officials to
effectively educate diverse range of international learners. Communicated
in person and online, supporting individual students' needs. Coordinated
class workflow; delivered tests and class materials; and organized data,
records, and reports.
. Developed fundamental understanding of oil and gas industry,
terminology, and practices.
. Strictly adhered to company's policies, rules, and regulations through
all instructional operations.
. Deftly and successfully led comprehensive practicum covering complex
subject matter; executed tasks on time and eagerly volunteered to take
on additional projects.
Global English Institute - Baghdad, Iraq
Instructor,2011 Short term contract
Prepared and administered courses designed to enhance English language
abilities for the business / work environment. Aligned course materials
with organizational vision, standards, and guidelines. Quickly developed
rapport and gained respect of adult learners from various professions,
including doctors, lawyers, and government officials. Delivered compelling,
informative lectures to professionals at varying proficiencies. Tracked and
reported performance data, collaborating on strategies to promote
improvement.
. Leveraged technological tools, including audio/visual equipment and
multimedia content, to ensure dynamic lectures and student engagement.
Sekolah High/Scope - Jakarta, Indonesia
Academic Quality Control Specialist, 2011 to 2012
Trained local teachers of this national-plus school, aligning national
curriculum with US-based standards, protocols, and guidelines. Provided
recommendations on elementary-level courses, including comprehension
requirements, reading practices, and the phonics program.
. Mentored mildly autistic children, using best teaching strategies and
accessing special learners' skill set.
International School of Choueifat - Erbil, Iraq
Instructor, 2009 to 2010
Travelled to and lived in Kurdish region in Iraq, fostering positive
relations with Iraqi citizens and providing instruction to kindergarten and
lower primary school students. Managed classes of up to 35 students in
private school environment, delivering dynamic presentations to promote
student comprehension and engagement. Administered assignments and
examinations; recorded grades; and managed student files.
. Played key role proctoring exams and assisting in evaluation / marking
of school-wide tests.
Ukrida Penabur International School English First Language School -
Indonesia
Curriculum Developer / Instructor, 2007 to 2009
Developed engaging curricula and utilized effective teaching methodologies;
enhanced coursework with reading materials, teaching aids, and assessment
tools. Evaluated student performance and built relationships with diverse
students of all ages.
. Delivered tests for more than 1,000 students; collaborated with local
teachers to make improvements.
United Parcel Service (UPS) - San Francisco, California
Operations Specialist, 2004 to 2007
Managed operations and health /safety compliance for a leading provider of
specialized transportation and logistics services. Worked closely with
management team members in supervising a group of 30 associates and 60
delivery vehicle drivers. Attended weekly meetings. Helped develop staff
schedules and administer attendance records. Collaborated with other team
members in developing action plans.
. Played key role in upholding adherence to occupational health and
safety procedures.
. Demonstrated outstanding time-management and organization skills by
efficiently expediting and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of
more than 15,000 packages per day.
. Commended for assisting team members in providing prompt delivery
services. Served as liaison between management and hourly staff members
to help foster an open-door working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Academy of Art University, San Francisco,
California
Certification in TESOL / Advanced TESOL - Transworld Schools, San
Francisco, California