Tanya Yandall
Summary
Highly motivated and disciplined professional with a strong work ethic built on integrity, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. Passionate about fostering inclusive and diverse communities, ensuring equity, and creating opportunities for all individuals to thrive. Proven ability to lead with accountability, adaptability, and perseverance across any workplace. Demonstrates unwavering professionalism, reliability, results-driven mindset, consistency, and integrity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Assistant
Looking Glass Community Services
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed manual providing information on community resources across county available to families and children.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, and rehabilitation issues.
- Delivered comprehensive services to youth for support and prevention services.
- Provided social work services to individual to promote safety, self-confidence.
- Track youths behavior for records.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower emotional, mental and physical health of youths.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
Educational Assistant
Bethel School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Activity Assistant
Quail Crest Memory
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized engaging activities for memory care residents, fostering social connections and cognitive stimulation
- Implemented new programs that enhanced resident participation
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to tailor activities to individual needs, promoting resident well-being and independence
- Adapted approaches for diverse cognitive abilities
- Maintained meticulous resident participation and progress records, enabling data-driven activity planning and personalized care strategies
- Developed creative, sensory-rich activities that sparked joy and memories for residents
- Introduced new techniques to enhance cognitive engagement and emotional well-being
- Improved resident satisfaction through thoughtful activity design and attentive care
- Received positive feedback from families and contributed to overall quality of life improvements
Food Processor
Attune Food
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Processed food items efficiently, ensuring quality standards
- Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and enhancing production flow
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety protocols
- Conducted thorough quality checks, minimizing defects and ensuring product consistency
- Worked seamlessly with cross-functional teams to optimize production schedules-shared insights for continuous improvement initiatives
- Proposed creative solutions for streamlining food processing operations
- Adapted quickly to new equipment and techniques, enhancing productivity
- Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks
- Contributed to process refinements that led to measurable efficiency gains in food processing
Instructional Assistant
Lane School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisting adult and middle school students with special needs/disabilities, engaging in learning environments, implementing individualized education plans, and supporting students with diverse needs to foster academic growth
- Work closely with educators to develop and execute lesson plans, adapt teaching strategies, and provide one-on-one support to enhance student learning outcomes
- Introduce creative teaching methods, utilize educational technology, and design interactive activities to boost student engagement and comprehension across subjects
- Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and provide detailed feedback to teachers and parents, ensuring personalized support for each learner
- Implement targeted interventions, track student improvements, and collaborate on data-driven strategies to elevate academic performance and classroom dynamics
- Partner with teachers to tailor lesson plans and implement individualized education strategies, enhancing student engagement and academic growth
- Foster inclusive learning environments for diverse students, adapting strategies to meet individual needs and enhance academic growth
Passenger Assistant Agent
GAT Airline Ground Support
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist passengers with special needs, ensuring smooth check-in and boarding processes
- Operate jetways and reservation software, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
- Coordinate with airport staff to minimize layover delays, improving passenger satisfaction
- Conduct safety demonstrations, ensuring passenger awareness of emergency procedures
- Participate in training to stay updated on regulations and customer service practices
- Ensured seamless passenger experiences, assisting with check-ins, special needs, and documentation verification while operating essential equipment and software
- Coordinated with airport staff to facilitate efficient passenger transfers during layovers, minimizing travel stress and maintaining flight schedules
- Conducted thorough safety demonstrations and provided timely flight updates, ensuring passengers were well-informed of procedures and any schedule changes
- Enhanced travel experience for families by offering tailored assistance and age-appropriate entertainment, improving overall customer satisfaction
- Streamlined check-in processes and optimized jetways operations, significantly enhanced overall efficiency, and reduced passenger wait times
- Provided tailored assistance to passengers with special needs, ensuring comfortable travel experiences and fostering a more inclusive airport environment
College Lecturer/Advisor/Coordinator/Choreographer
American Samoa Community College
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Elementary School Principal
American Samoa Catholic Education
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students
- Scheduled meetings with parents to discuss student's academic progress
- Collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and implementation
- Provided guidance for professional development activities for teachers
- Monitored budgeting decisions to ensure efficient use of resources
- Supervised daily operations of the school including attendance records and disciplinary actions
- Conducted regular evaluations of teacher performance to improve instruction quality
- Organized after-school programs such as clubs, sports teams, and tutoring sessions
- Established effective communication channels between teachers, administrators, students, and parents
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures
- Analyzed assessment data to determine areas where improvement is needed in student achievement
- Developed strategies to increase parental involvement in their children's education
- Assisted with recruitment efforts for new faculty members
- Facilitated collaborative planning among departments within the school district
- Ensured compliance with state standards and federal regulations related to education
- Addressed complaints from parents or other stakeholders regarding school matters
Accreditation Coordinator
American Samoa Department of Education
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Participated in community events that support the school's mission
- Developed and implemented accreditation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Conducted site visits and audits to assess the organization's compliance with accreditation standards
- Maintained records of all accreditation activities, including applications, reviews, decisions, appeals, and other documents
- Assisted in the preparation of reports for submission to relevant external bodies regarding the organization's accreditation status
- Provided guidance on regulatory requirements related to accreditation processes
- Reviewed evidence submitted by organizations for accuracy and completeness prior to evaluation
- Organized meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss issues relating to the organization's accreditation process
- Prepared presentations for external stakeholders regarding the organization's policies and procedures related to accreditation
- Drafted responses to inquiries from external agencies concerning the organization's compliance with applicable regulations
Classroom Teacher
American Samoa Department of Education
08.1997 - 06.2018
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and other course materials that aligned with state and local standards
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure curricular objectives are met
- Researched best practices in curriculum design and development
- Conducted needs assessments to identify areas where additional curricular resources were needed
- Designed instructional strategies for diverse learners and learning styles
- Evaluated existing curricula for accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness for target audience
- Assessed learner progress through formative and summative evaluations
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement
- Provided professional development for teachers on effective curriculum implementation techniques
- Created rubrics to assess student performance against established goals and objectives
- Reviewed feedback from instructors and students to improve course content delivery methods
- Adapted existing course material to create new courses or programs
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational trends, standards, regulations, and best practices
Instructional Support Leader
American Samoa Department of Education
08.1997 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies to support student learning objectives
- Conducted observations of teachers and provided feedback for improvement
- Provided guidance to faculty on classroom management techniques, curriculum design, lesson planning, and assessment practices
- Assisted in the development of professional learning plans for faculty members
- Collaborated with administrators to ensure that all students have equitable access to instruction
- Coordinated meetings between educators and parents to discuss student progress and develop strategies for success
- Facilitated workshops on best practices in teaching and learning processes
- Created resources such as handouts, rubrics, worksheets, activities to support instruction in the classroom
- Monitored student performance data to identify areas needing improvement or additional supports
- Identified trends in student achievement across classrooms and schools
- Evaluated instructional materials for effectiveness in meeting learning goals
- Analyzed test results and other data sources to inform decisions about instruction methods and programs
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives related to curriculum alignment, assessment design, technology integration, and professional development opportunities
Curriculum Designer
American Samoa Department of Education
08.1997 - 06.2018
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and other course materials that aligned with state and local standards
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure curricular objectives are met
- Researched best practices in curriculum design and development
- Conducted needs assessments to identify areas where additional curricular resources were needed
- Designed instructional strategies for diverse learners and learning styles
- Evaluated existing curricula for accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness for target audience
- Assessed learner progress through formative and summative evaluations
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance student engagement
- Provided professional development for teachers on effective curriculum implementation techniques
- Created rubrics to assess student performance against established goals and objectives
- Reviewed feedback from instructors and students to improve course content delivery methods
- Adapted existing course material to create new courses or programs
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational trends, standards, regulations, and best practices
Performance Assessment Specialist
American Samoa Department of Education
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs
- Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards
- Maintained detailed database of compliance data, activities, and actions taken
- Reviewed standards/benchmark performance data and identified areas of improvement
- Created detailed performance assessments aligned with standards and benchmarks
- Developed customized plans for a student based on their individual goals and objectives
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategies for improving overall teacher and student performance in fulfilling the goal of teaching standards and benchmarks
- Organized workshops and seminars related to standardized skills that need improvement
- Assisted in the design of new evaluation systems that measure productivity outcomes of standards and benchmarks
- Compiled statistical data from past evaluations to identify potential gaps in current assessment methods
- Educated staff members on the importance of regular self-assessment techniques as part of a comprehensive review process
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI12-2010
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI06-2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, American Samoa05-1997
Skills
- Program consultation
- Workflow management
- Data confidentiality
- Relationship building
- Data entry software
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Task prioritization
- Professional demeanor
- Analytical skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Policy understanding
- Reliability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Group facilitation
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Program development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Service Assistant
Looking Glass Community Services
12.2024 - 02.2025
Educational Assistant
Bethel School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
Activity Assistant
Quail Crest Memory
07.2024 - 08.2024
Food Processor
Attune Food
06.2024 - 07.2024
Instructional Assistant
Lane School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Passenger Assistant Agent
GAT Airline Ground Support
06.2023 - 12.2023
College Lecturer/Advisor/Coordinator/Choreographer
American Samoa Community College
08.2019 - 12.2019
Elementary School Principal
American Samoa Catholic Education
08.2018 - 12.2018
Accreditation Coordinator
American Samoa Department of Education
08.2015 - 06.2018
Performance Assessment Specialist
American Samoa Department of Education
08.2006 - 08.2011
Classroom Teacher
American Samoa Department of Education
08.1997 - 06.2018
Instructional Support Leader
American Samoa Department of Education
08.1997 - 06.2018
Curriculum Designer
American Samoa Department of Education
08.1997 - 06.2018
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
American Samoa Community College
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