Willie Anderson

• Grant Writing
• Program Design
• Classroom Instruction
• Public Radio/Television
• Fundraising
• Meeting/Event Planning
• Desktop Publishing
• Editorial
• Special Projects
• Research

Innovative Grant Writer proficient in creating proposals and grant applications to secure funding for projects. Excellent proofreading and communication skills with demonstrated success in sourcing opportunities. Highly proficient in utilizing Salesforce knowledge to promote program activities.

• Soul Citi, Contributing Writer and Social Media Editor, Current
• Ballet Afrique, Social Media Manager/Community Manager for Ballet Afrique, Current
• Can I Live, Social Media Manager, Current
• EVALUATION SYSTEMS PEARSON, Austin, Texas, Professional Scorer (Project-Based, Seasonal Assignments), 2008-2012
• TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY, Austin, Texas, Special Education Consultant, 2008-2009
• HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT (Randstad), Austin, Texas, Project Editor, 2007-2008
• DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, Austin, Texas, Senior Account Maintenance Specialist, 2005-2006
• TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY, Austin, Texas, Special Education Coordinator, 2001-2005
• TEXAS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE, Austin, Texas, Educator/Grant Coordinator, 1998-2001
• AUSTIN COMMUNITY TELEVISION, Austin, Texas, Media Arts Coordinator/Outreach Coordinator, 1994-1996
• KAZI COMMUNITY RADIO, Austin, Texas, Volunteer/Host/Announcer/Producer/Sales/Grant Writer, 1993-Present

• Austin Independent School District, Austin, Texas, Special Education (Department Chair) DELTA Teacher Assistant/DELTA Teacher/Homebound Teacher/Inclusion-Resource, 2016-2023, Leading and facilitating online instruction and providing guidance for students seeking to achieve credit recovery via the Diversified Education through Leadership, Technology, and Academics (DELTA) Program., Developing and implementing engaging Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities., Providing instruction in the home or hospital setting to students with special health problems, temporary illnesses, or injuries that prevent their attendance on campus., Serving as grant writer and sponsor for campus projects financed via Austin Ed Fund and DonorsChoose (awarded over $30,000).
• Austin Community College, Austin, Texas, Adjunct Professor/Advising Coordinator, 2014-Present, Provide academic instruction and guidance for GED/ESL students in Adult Basic Education Programs., Develop, deliver and review course material and syllabi., Create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning., Set up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements., Prepare students for assessments and provide helpful performance feedback.
• Portfolio Resident Services, Pflugerville, Texas, Resident Services Coordinator/Volunteer, 2013-Present, Provided educational enrichment programs via the “Good Neighbor Program.”, Coordinated with local social services organizations to assist residents., Facilitated after school program, provided academic support and tutoring services., Designed curriculum for academic enrichment and empowerment activities for youth and adult residents., Cultivated and developed community partnerships with local organizations., Conducted research to generate funding for programming.
• Pflugerville ISD, Pflugerville, Texas, Educational Associate, 2013, Supervised and supported students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and field trips., Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts., Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentation., Designed, delivered and implemented training and development for students., Conducted informal consultations., Modeled all program lessons and activities., Updated program content based on on-going research.

Experienced Education and communication professional with dedicated service in classroom instruction, affordable housing, public radio, and public television. Effective in providing community outreach, conducting interviews and research, reporting, coordinating, and facilitating meetings, training, copywriting, editing, providing voice-overs, announcing, producing, directing, and operating professional video cameras. Capable of creating brochures, newsletters, flyers, and other professional educational and promotional documents. Able to develop skills in multimedia design using Adobe Creative Suite., CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Portland, Oregon, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, e-Learning/Technology, MM/DD/YY, REGION 13 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, Austin, Texas, State Board for Educator Certification; Generalist (Grades EC-4), 2008, REGION 13 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, Austin, Texas, State Board for Educator Certification; Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12), 2000, REGION 13 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, Austin, Texas, State Board for Educator Certification; English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades EC-12), 2020, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, Tennessee, Post-Baccalaureate Studies in Communications, 1992, FREED-HARDEMAN COLLEGE, Henderson, Tennessee, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications, 1987