Resume

• 2007

  Ed.S.

  A fully online degree focusing on instructional design and developing meaningful pre- and professional development and training experiences.

  Technology for Education and Training

  The University of South Dakota

• 2003

  Master's degree

  Lon Richardson presented a thought provoking approach to learning. Our cohort was a traveling cohort throughout NW Iowa and SW Minnesota. We studied a lot of brain research and dove into our teaching practices to honestly critique our teaching and classroom management practices.

  Educational Leadership

  Southwest Minnesota State University

  Writing for Instructional Design and Training

  Association for Talent Development (ATD)

  Wdesk Basic User

  Workiva

• 1996

  B.A.

  Education

• Professional Development Programs

  Course Management Systems

  Learning Management Systems

  Customer Service

  Curriculum Development

  Training

  Higher Education

  Management

  Educational Technology

  Instructional Design

  Teaching Adults

  Leadership Development

  Instructional Technology

  Teaching

  Adult Education

  E-Learning

  Distance Learning

  Public Speaking

  Blended Learning

  Articulate Storyline

  Anderson

  Ed.S.

  Chris

  Anderson

  Ed.S.

  Spencer Community Schools

  Fort Dodge Schools

  Northwest Iowa Community College

  Buena Vista University

  Workiva

  In this position I prepared and facilitated professional development sessions on the meaningful use of technology in classrooms in various formats. I found it most rewarding to work with small groups and individuals to help target specific needs.

  Fort Dodge Schools

  Spencer Community Schools

  Spencer

  IA

  I worked hand-in-hand with administration

  faculty and staff to promote the meaningful use of technology in education.

  Tech Integrationist

  These combined positions were a good mix of the needs of classroom technology on campus while continuing to develop engaging online courses for the university.

  Buena Vista University

  Active Learning Technician

  Northwest Iowa Community College

  Workiva

  Ames

  IA

  I worked in a team of professionals creating eLearning courses

  interactive training guides

  and asynchronous learning materials.

  Instructional Designer

  Storm Lake

  IA

  I oversaw Academic Technology and our technical service help desk at Buena Vista University. In this role I made it our mission to have a seamless end-user experience regardless of the need: academic and/or technical.

  Director of Academic Services & Senior Instructional Designer

  Buena Vista University