Donny Anderson, M.S., M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Kennewick, Wa, Us

Pasco, Washington, United States

Pasco, Washington, United States

Train and support faculty: Provide professional development mentoring and training faculty on educational technologies and implementation in courses taught in all modalities; promote use of ed-tech tools and methodologies that incorporate nationally recognized best practicesand College-endorsed instructional best practices, guidelines, and standards; develop instructional and media-based accessible learning objects, (tutorials, demos, training and materials to be used in the classroom or help to the instructors), using a widerange of multimedia software applications which may include audio, video, web, animation and photo editing software to develop materials for online, hybrid and face-to-face classes; create and update resources to train faculty and staff on how to use the technology for online and professional development. Act as learning management system (Canvas) administrator: Write and maintain technical procedures and policy documentation; provide technical services support as LMS manager; identify opportunities for process and quality improvements to ensure implementation of enhancements. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in LMS and course content.

Pasco, Washington, United States

Produce academic materials in alternative media formats including Braille, audio files and e-text, enlarged print, tactile graphics, as well as transcripts and captioning of audiovisual media. Set up and take down of hardware and software in the classroom and train students on assistive technology software and hardware to support educational access. Develop innovative assistive technology accommodations where no out-of-box solutions exist. Manage alternative media library, hardware for student loans, remediate documents, and perform accessibility testing for software evaluations as part of the College's procurement processing.

United States

Facilitate access to academic materials in alternative formats and assistive technology for academic accommodations. Train students in assistive technology and educational technology, including software and hardware, both synchronously and via self-authored videos and step-by-step instructional guides on the Canvas learning management system. Train faculty and staff on accessibility topics both synchronously and a knowledge base on via self-authored videos and step-by-step instructional guides on the Canvas learning management system. Create and remediate accessible PDFs and Word documents for a wide variety of end users. Perform functional and criterion-based software testing for accessibility using current WCAG 2.1 standards.+ Devised and launched knowledge bases for students and for employees on accessibility- and assistive technology-related topics to provide robust multimodal help documentation in the context of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.+ Systematized longitudinal data tracking for document remediation and accessibility software testing.+ Consolidated longitudinal data tracking for assistive technology equipment and software licenses to ensure consistent updates and ease of use for quarterly data analysis.+ Standardized quarterly data analysis for technology-related accommodations.+ Utilized Power Automate and Microsoft 365 online apps to streamline technology loan agreement communications with students and closed captioning communications with faculty.

United States

Coordinated and oversaw online tutoring services at the Academic Success Center, including training and supervision of 25 tutors. Developed, implemented, and evaluated a comprehensive online tutoring platform on Canvas and Zoom in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trained students and faculty to access tutoring online.+ Authored a tutor hiring, training, and retention program submitted for International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) from the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) that was accepted with no corrections in June 2021.+ Managed remote tutoring, serving 305 students in spring 2020 and 213 students in summer 2020.+ Monitored and reported program metrics on a weekly and quarterly basis using quantitative and qualitative measures to assess effectiveness and make informed strategic program adjustments.+ Developed and deployed a “flipped” tutor training course on Canvas and Zoom to on-board new tutors, train them how to tutor online using required technology, and how to tutor using practices based in equitable pedagogy, including Universal Design for Learning and multimodal learning.+ Set quarterly tutoring schedules for all tutors, prioritizing adequate access to tutoring for students.+ Created documents, forms, Panopto videos, and Canvas pages in line with accessibility best practices.+ Collaborated with departments across campus and faculty to drive student usage of tutoring.

Pasco, Washington, United States

+ Developed standards-based tutor training materials and provided training to groups of 5-15 tutors.+ Coached students in Japanese and English Language Acquisition, supporting students of diverse cultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds using multimodal pedagogical techniques.

Pasco, Washington, United States

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Advise students in transitioning from Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes into Integrated Basic Education and Skill Training (I-BEST) programs. Guide students in developing educational plans, applying to I-BEST, and assessing their own progress. Design and deliver blended-delivery ELA student orientations. Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic intervention and ensure student success.+ Designed and launched online student orientation modules via the Canvas LMS for ABE and ELA programs.+ Designed and delivered student orientations for students in the I-BEST and ELA programs.+ Acted as substitute instructor in the ELA program, teaching 24 hours per week for Spring 2018, delivering strategy instruction in preparation for standardized testing, as well as innovative grammar instruction.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Continuously deliver strategic instruction for multi-level ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, as well as I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skill Training) and High School 21+ programs and a Prior Learning Assessment course.Earned recognition for constructing an online self-access study module to achieve 100% passage rate in the commercial driver's licensing course. Exemplified creative abilities by architecting a standards-based curricular framework for the ELA (English Language Acquisition) program to assess student achievement.Surpassed divisional expectations by 30% for student progression on standardized testing.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Translate various media, including song lyrics for American and Japanese artists, a smartphone and web application for launch into the Japanese market, and academic articles for publication in scholarly periodicals.+ Maintain strict deadlines and quality standards for multiple simultaneous translation projects.+ Exercise tact in communication with clients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan

Managed study abroad programming for 75+ students annually ($150K budget), with a network of 11 global partner institutions. Developed targeted curricula, coordinated, and taught for study tour delegations from Asia. Advised 30-35 outbound students and 3-9 inbound students each term, including pre-departure and post-program academic advising.+ Designed and conducted information sessions for 100 students per term and ran comprehensive student orientation programming for 40-50 students per term.+ Developed a comprehensive program and curricular framework for the university’s first freshman all-class outbound study tour, including curricular aims, budget, itineraries, and travel options to 4 countries in Asia.+ Evaluated transcripts, consulted course catalogs and syllabi from global partners, and made course equivalency recommendations to the Academic Affairs Committee to facilitate transfer credits for exchange students.

Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan

+ Designed communication-focused lessons to rapidly facilitate students’ daily life in Japan.+ Accelerated learning by tapping into students' background knowledge of Chinese characters.

Taki, Mie, Japan

Maintained responsibility for global relations between the Town of Taki and its US sister city, Camas, WA, which included overseeing all aspects of global planning and a $100K budget. Conducted English teaching workshops and developed pertinent courses. Reinvigorated the sister city alliance between the Japan and U.S. parties by broadening the scope of activities such as reciprocal visitations.Engaged in negotiations with Camas which resulted in the initiation of the largest US-bound student delegations for the civic partnership.Hosted the largest inbound delegation of students ever hosted for the university and led a special delegation comprised of 7 business and area leaders from Taki to Camas. Functioned as a bilingual adviser for 20 foreign-born teachers from 9 countries and concierge-interpreter to 60 student competitors, faculty advisers, and Australian Culinary Federation officials. Negotiated the first-ever Japanese hosting rights for the International Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge.

Taki, Mie, Japan

+ Planned and taught English and multicultural education for over 1,000 learners from ages 2 to 82.+ Established and conducted in-service training for elementary school teachers on English teaching.+ Developed and starred in a bi-weekly English education TV program for local access television.+ Instructed 15 foreign residents per term in intermediate and advanced Japanese for exams.

Portland, Oregon Area

+ Designed and taught a 2-week study tour for Japanese students.+ Tutored ESL students in academic writing and tracked their longitudinal progress as writers.

Portland, Oregon Area

+ Taught advanced academic speech and listening for 12 students preparing for university.+ Instructed 34 immigrant students in intermediate integrated skills, varying lesson content and teaching modalities to meet student needs for a variety of cognitive styles and learning preferences.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

+ Served 60-70 customers daily, processing high-dollar catalog orders, returns, and exchanges.+ Processed $2,000 in credit card payments daily and researched discrepancies in payment history.+ Mediated credit card issues and disputes between customers and credit card provider.+ Solved complex catalog and credit problems by researching transaction history and consulting field support, apprising customers of current status and recommending avenues for resolution.+ As receptionist, provided information on store policies and managed store-wide communications.+ Accurately interpreted credit card and catalog order policies and procedures for customers.+ Assisted management with vault and cash room duties for thousands of dollars when closing.

Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Prepared lessons and taught one-on-one English lessons to working professionals.

Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Responsible for 25 students. Wrote lesson plans, developed curricula tailored to student interests, lectured and explained grammar, vocabulary, and culture to students. Facilitated group work.

Master Of Science - Ms, Learning Experience Design & Educational Technology (M.S.,Lxdet)

Designed and developed outcome-based learner-centered learning experiences aligned with instructional outcomes. Demonstrated application.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Teaching English As A Second Language, 4.0

Activities and Societies: International Student Academic Support, Concordia University Writing CenterStudied teaching English to speakers.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Summa Cum Laude, Japanese, 3.995

Majored in Japanese language, maintaining a 4.0 average in all major coursework and making the Central Washington University Dean’s List.