Anna Kirsten Little
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Professional instructor skilled in teaching English as Second Language to adults. Strong background in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management. Adaptable, reliable, and focused on meeting diverse student needs and institutional goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern
Arlington Education & Employment Center
09.2024 - Current
- Substitute for lead teacher in beginning and intermediate level in person ESL classes and online high beginning three times a week.
- Write and review lesson plans for use in Outreach beginning ESL classrooms.
- Meet weekly with students for job coaching sessions focused on helping them reach their career goals.
Stake Relief Society Leader
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
12.2021 - Current
- Instruct and train women leaders of 12 congregations comprising 1,500 adult women
Teacher Appreciation Committee Co-Chair
Mark Twain Middle School PTA
09.2018 - Current
- Lead a committee that organizes events honoring 120 educators and staff members
Clothing Donations Coordinator
ECHO, Ecumenical Community Helping Others
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Assist community members with limited English skills in acquiring donated clothing and household supplies; organize and fill clothing orders for local low income families
Volunteer Adult ESL Instructor
Campagna Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Teach high intermediate English learners twice a week using a communicative language teaching approach
- Partner with program director to write and present training materials for onboarding of new volunteer teachers.
Docent
Smithsonian National American History Museum
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative guided tours.
President of Young Women Organization
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Lead organization of approx 8 adult leaders and 20 young women ages 11-18; organized twice weekly lessons and enrichment activities to teach leadership, mental, physical and emotional health.
Education
Master of Arts - English Concentration Linguistics
George Mason University
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Brigham Young University
05-2004
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Cello
- Urban farming
- Vacation planning for my family of seven
Timeline
Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern
Arlington Education & Employment Center
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer Adult ESL Instructor
Campagna Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Stake Relief Society Leader
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
12.2021 - Current
Clothing Donations Coordinator
ECHO, Ecumenical Community Helping Others
11.2019 - 08.2024
Docent
Smithsonian National American History Museum
03.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher Appreciation Committee Co-Chair
Mark Twain Middle School PTA
09.2018 - Current
President of Young Women Organization
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
01.2016 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - English Concentration Linguistics
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Brigham Young University
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