Anna Swank
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
I am a longtime teacher, learner, writer, with expertise and experience in a variety of areas, languages, and cultures. Confident and effective communicator, from public speaking to written correspondence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Various Studios
Kalamazoo, MI And Brooklyn, NY
04.2012 - Current
- Designed Yoga courses for students of various levels, ages and backgrounds, from advanced practitioners to teens to marginalized communities.
- Designed and led workshops on women's issues and moon influence in Yoga.
- Led Yoga retreat in Marrakesh, Morocco for the Shared Pilgrimage retreat series.
- Designed brochures, wrote copy, and managed marketing for various Yoga events.
Arabic Language Coordinator
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Designed and taught Arabic Language Curriculum.
- Acted as liaison and advocate for Arab and Muslim students on campus.
- Collaborated with other departments for meaningful programming.
Communications Committee Representative
Stulberg International String Competition Board
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Generated and edited copy for promotions and communication.
- Wrote and edited articles for quarterly newsletter.
- Handled communication with competition contestants regarding special events.
- Organized, advertised and emceed special outreach events for the competition.
Summer Programs Site Director
Columbia University
New York, NY
06.2010 - 07.2014
- Designed curriculum and taught Middle East history courses.
- Ran budget and logistics for international group travel.
- Managed program and faculty staff and student and parent communications.
- Acted as translator and interpreter for program operations.
Arabic Teacher
Friends Seminary
New York, NY
09.2008 - 07.2014
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Used Moodle and Blackboard software to monitor and record student progress.
- Designed, ran budget and logistics for and led student and faculty trips to the Middle East.
Copy Editor
Bertelsmann Transformation Index
Bertelsmann-Stiftung, Berlin, Germany
04.2007 - 06.2008
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar, style, appropriate tone and level of authority.
Education
Registered Yoga Teacher - Yoga
YogaWorks
New York03.2012
Master of Arts - Near Eastern Studies
New York University
New York06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature And French
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2004
Skills
- Document Editing
- Content Creation
- Copyediting
- Copywriting
- Teaching Forms and Techniques
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Client Relations
- Workshop Facilitation
- Payment Handling
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Communications Committee Representative
Stulberg International String Competition Board
07.2019 - 09.2022
Arabic Language Coordinator
Kalamazoo College
09.2015 - 07.2023
Yoga Instructor
Various Studios
04.2012 - Current
Summer Programs Site Director
Columbia University
06.2010 - 07.2014
Arabic Teacher
Friends Seminary
09.2008 - 07.2014
Copy Editor
Bertelsmann Transformation Index
04.2007 - 06.2008
Registered Yoga Teacher - Yoga
YogaWorks
Master of Arts - Near Eastern Studies
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature And French
Washington University in St. Louis