Natalie Bazata
About Natalie Bazata
Natalie Bazata is a Resource Development Manager with a strong background in linguistics and education, specializing in literacy and multilingual youth research.
Natalie Bazata's Title and Role
Natalie Bazata serves as a Resource Development Manager. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and cultivating resources that support the development and implementation of various educational programs.
Natalie Bazata's Education and Degrees
Natalie Bazata holds a Masters of Science in Applied Linguistics and a Bachelors of Arts in Linguistics and Italian from Georgetown University. Her educational background has provided her with a deep understanding of language acquisition and multilingual education.
Natalie Bazata's Experience with DC Reads and Life Pieces
Natalie Bazata worked as a DC Reads site coordinator at Life Pieces through Georgetown University. In this role, she coordinated literacy programs and facilitated educational support for youth in underserved communities.
Natalie Bazata's Work with DC Public Schools
Natalie Bazata has extensive experience working with youth and families in DC Public and Public Charter Schools across Wards 2, 6, 7, and 8. She has served as a literacy tutor and program coordinator, focusing on enhancing literacy skills among young learners.
Natalie Bazata's Tutoring and Education Roles
In addition to her coordinating roles, Natalie Bazata has experience as an Italian tutor and elementary summer educator. She has provided language instruction and support, helping students develop foundational language and literacy skills.
Natalie Bazata's Research Experience and Interests
Natalie Bazata's research experience includes program evaluation, studying language ideologies of multilingual youth, and exploring the development of reading comprehension in second language learners. Her work focuses on examining educational practices and outcomes for multilingual students.
Natalie Bazata's Community Engagement and Advocacy
Natalie Bazata is passionate about fostering connections with youth, families, and community members. She advocates for equitable, community-centered access to resources, ensuring all youth have the support they need to succeed.