Ann Yafanaro
Willoughby Hills,OH
Summary
A passionate, outgoing and friendly educator dedicated to maintaining a positive learning environment that includes student collaboration, student-led discussions in the target language and differentiated learning methods. Demonstrates the ability to plan lessons creatively and effectively follows state and ACTFL standards. Adapts quickly to situations and cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Shaker Heights High School
Shaker Heights, OH
10.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student work, provided timely feedback, and tracked progress over time.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment.
- Provided differentiation of learning.
- Encouraged student-led discussions in the target language (Spanish).
- Built positive relationships with students, mentor teacher and other faculty.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
- Developed a positive rapport with parents and guardians.
Server
My Friends Restaurant
Cleveland, OH
04.2021 - Current
- Reacted to and responded to situations quickly.
- Maintained flexibility.
- Maintained a positive attitude.
- Planned and prepared daily.
- Built a positive rapport with customers.
- Built positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Teaching License
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Bilingual communication
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Creative lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Adaptability to change in the moment
- Provides individualized support
- Reliability
- Experience with formative and summative assessments
- Backward design
- Goal setting
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
- Choir- I love to sing!
- Sports- I played soccer, basketball, and ran track.
- Musicals- Drama club was my favorite activity in high school.
- Studied Abroad- When I graduated from high school in 2016, I lived with a family in Spain for a month.
- Yoga- My favorite physical activity.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited
References
Adam Cohen - Mentor Teacher - Shaker Heights High School
- email: cohen_adam@shaker.org - preferred 1st method of contact
- phone number: 216-402-5958
Sianez Johnson - Supervisor - Cleveland State University
- email: s.johnson33@csuohio.edu
Timeline
Student Teacher
Shaker Heights High School
10.2024 - Current
Server
My Friends Restaurant
04.2021 - Current
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Teaching License
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Cleveland State University
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