ANYA PEKUN

| pekunax@dukes.jmu.edu |

CAREER FOCUS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

EXPERIENCE

I am currently studying at James Madison University to become an ELL teacher. I

am in the TESOL minor licensure program and an English major. I believe my
personal experience as a previous ELL student will greatly enhance my role as a
future ELL teacher.

Patient and understanding

Proficient speaker of English and Russian
nanny work with special needs child
Cooperative team member
Computer proficient
Attention to detail
teacher assistant
ELL tutor

ELEMENTARY TEACHER ASSISTANT ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JUN 2015CURRENT

Assisted a kindergarten teacher with course plans to meet academic,

intellectual and social needs of students.

Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical

thinking.

Helped enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
among a class of 18 students.

Integrated technology as an instructional tool, including the Smartboard.

ELL TUTOR ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OCT 2014JUN 2015

Taught English language skills to students in third and fourth grades.

Integrated technology as an instructional tool, including the Smartboard.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on
differentiated learning needs.

Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for

speaking, writing, reading and listening.

PERSONAL CARE AIDE INTEGRITY HOME CARE

MAY 3013APR 2016

Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks.

Took care of a special needs client.
Assisted with ADLs.

Worked with client to improve cognitive health.

PERSONAL CARE AIDE HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

JUN 2011OCT 2014

Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.

Cleaned and organized clients' living quarters.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and
vacuuming.

Assisted with ADLs.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER ARAMARK

SEP 2007OCT 2011

Cut and chopped food items and cooked on a grill or in fryers.

Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers
and griddles.

Prepared and served beverages such as coffee, tea and fountain drinks.
Carefully maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work
areas.

EDUCATION

JAMES MADISON UNIVERISY, HARRISONBURG, VA

BACHELOR OF ARTS [CURRENT STUDENT]

English major and TESOL licensure minor

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEYERS CAVE, VA

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS AND SCIENCES [2015]

SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, PENN LAIRD, VA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA [2008]

MASSANUTTEN TECHNICAL CENTER, HARRISONBURG, VA

COSMETOLOGY LICENCE [2007]

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