Anna Yonkers

2105 Ryan Road

yonkersa@mail.gvsu.ed

Hastings, MI 49058
269-838-6370

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OBJECTIVE:
I am a recent Grand Valley State University graduate seeking employment at your school in the areas of English,
Spanish, or ESL. I am certified to teach English and Spanish and come to your school ready to work to educate your
students through research-based best practice.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts: Major: English Education. Minor: Spanish education. Emphasis: US diversity
High School: Diploma from Barry County Christian School.
EXPERIENCE:
Student teaching, August 2014 - December 2014
Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts and Technology, Grand Rapids Michigan.

Grand

English 9 and 10 with emphasis on remedial reading and writing skills.

Effectively incorporated technology into the classroom to enhance learners understanding of content.

Developed new curriculum literature curriculum.

Participated and contributed to the schools PLC team.

Assistant coach for Ellingtons varsity volleyball team.

Teacher assisting, January 2014 - April 2014

School Freshmen Center, Lowell Michigan

Taught English 9 with to a high-risk population.

Professional Development Facilitator/ ESL teacher, August 2013 December 2013

Lowell High

Santa Mara de la Esperanza School, El Salvador, C.A.

Used 100% written and oral proficiency in the Spanish language.

Taught English as a second language.

Developed curriculum and professional development training materials.

Helped to train teachers in English instruction.

Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, 2011- 2012

County Christian School, Hastings, MI.

Barry

Responsible for training, running practices, transporting, and organizing student athletes as well as
coordinating games and tournaments.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:

I love
sports; my favorites are volleyball, tennis, and equestrian. I bring knowledge of these activities to your school, and
could use this knowledge as a coach in the future. I also love reading, especially young adult literature that is
popular amongst secondary students. I have a passion for Spanish, and I am constantly trying to further my
abilities in this language through clubs, study abroad experiences, and sustained personal relationships in Latin
America