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
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
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
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
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
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
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