Ryan Anderson
23 A Ehu Rd
Makawao, Hi 96768
ryhoppster@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
I live to serve the local communities and the world, especially elders and adolescents, through progressive arts education, music, creativity, and spirit.
EDUCATION
-1999 BS Environmental Science and Geology, University of Mary Washington.
-2001-2002 Masters of Liberal Arts, Naropa University, Master’s Thesis Title: Deepening Urban Spirituality Through Rhythm and Ritual.
-Waldorf Teacher Training: Seminars, Conferences and Teacher Training:
-2002 Completed Waldorf Methods for Public Schools.
-2003-2007 The Art of Teaching: Grades 5-8. Rudolf Steiner Institute, Sacramento, CA.
-2004 Completed Special Topics: How to Know Higher Worlds, The Human Experience -2003 - 2009 Teacher Apprenticeship and Mentoring with Donald Bufano, Keith McCrary, Penni Spark, and Mercy Kraft, Antje Boryarsky
EMPLOYMENT
8/2009- Present, Middle School Specialist, Haleakala Waldorf School, Kula, Maui.
Independent Academic Tutor: 2006- Present. Tutored high school students in various subjects including: chemistry, trigonometry, algebra I, II, writing, history, and biology.
2007-2009 Teambuilding Instructor, Virginia Outdoor Center, Fredericksburg, VA.
2003-2007 Waldorf School Class Teacher, Haleakala Waldorf School, Kula, Maui.
QUALIFICATIONS
Seven year founding member of Mapenzi Marimba Ensemble, Maui.
Leader of Samba Maui Bateria: A performance troupe that took First Place in the Kehei Whale day Parade, 2007.
Two-year apprenticeship under Bruce Silverman of The Sons And Daughters of Orpheus, Oakland, California. 2001 – 2003. www.souldrumming.com
Member of Fogo Na Ropa performance troupe, Oakland, California, 2001- 2003.
Presenter: Pacific Rim Waldorf Teacher Conference, Maui, 2006. Six-hour presentation entitled: Mythical Meanings of Rhythm and Storytelling.
Guest Artist, Waldorf School Electives: Marimba, 2005-2011. Three times a year I met with 12 – 15 students, ages 12 –16 for two hours per day, each day for a week. Each week culminated in fun musical assembly.
Presenter: Hawaii Independent School Conference, 2006, Rhythms and the Geography of the World.
Hawaii Independent School Conference, 2011, Geometry on Nature.
Water Quality Monitoring in the Rappahannock Watershed Volunteer Training, 1998, 2008.
2009, 2010, 2011 Recipient of Tides Foundation Grant. Marenje: A Children’s Performance Ensemble.