Doug Anderson
Seattle,WA
Summary
I hold a doctoral degree in Comparative Literature, Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Washington and have a decade of experience designing and teaching courses centered on writing skills, critical thinking, and interpretive analysis of narrative, audio-visual, and philosophical content in a broad range of cultural and historical contexts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Media Studies & Comparative Literature
University Of Washington
09.2013 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented course syllabi for multiple core department classes required for degree majors
- Prepared digestible, pluralistic, and thorough presentations of historical material
- Fostered critical, interpretive, and analytic thinking and writing skills using audio-visual and literary works of art
- Presented materials and facilitated discussions for groups of 25-30 undergraduate students and adult access students
- Assessed student progress or comprehension and tailored feedback to individual accomplishments and needs
- Conducted research and developed a dissertation on the role of kitsch aesthetics in art, commerce, media platforms, and political structures
Teacher
Dartmoor School
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed individualized courses for one-on-one instruction in grades 6-12, including US History, Language Arts, Contemporary World Affairs, and Creative Writing
- Assessed individual student progress based on Common Core standards and tailored behavioral or performance goals
- Developed and implemented curriculum for 8th grade Creative Writing
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to track student performance across subjects and behavioral development
- Wrote quarterly reports of student progress for parents or guardians and discussed options to mitigate any issues if necessary
Transciber and Editor
3PlayMedia
10.2013 - 08.2019
- Structured and managed personal workload as an independent contract worker, handling several projects at once on a weekly basis
- Delivered time-sensitive transcriptions of audio-visual material for diverse formats and clients, from university lectures to corporate focus groups
- Oversaw delivery of error-free transcripts with a short turn-around
Education
Ph.D. - Comparative Literature, Cinema And Media Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2023
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies And Comparative Literature
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2011
Skills
- In-Depth Research
- Strong Interpretive and Analytic Skills
- Strong Writing Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Understanding of Learning Styles
Timeline
Teacher
Dartmoor School
10.2022 - 09.2023
Transciber and Editor
3PlayMedia
10.2013 - 08.2019
Instructor, Media Studies & Comparative Literature
University Of Washington
09.2013 - 06.2024
Ph.D. - Comparative Literature, Cinema And Media Studies
University of Washington
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies And Comparative Literature
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities