Ron Anderson
Aeries Software
Orange County, CA USA
"Don't be afraid of diverting from your original path or plan—those opportunities may lead you to something better."
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Ron's work combines: Education, Design, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English
Pasadena City College
Bachelor's Degree
English
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
English
California State University, Fullerton
Certification
Administrative Credential
California State University, Fullerton
Doctorate
Education, General
University of Southern California
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Educational Consult./AeriesSoft. Trainer:
Bachelor's Degree: English
Bachelor's Degree: English
Graduate Degree: English
Certification: Administrative Credential
Doctorate: Education, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Started working at a young age to help earn money for family
2.
Gained a love for architecture from my father and current father-in-law
3.
First-generation college student
4.
Near-fatal illness
5.
Switched from pre-med to English major
6.
Earned first teaching job at a high school
7.
Became and mentored administrators
8.
Retired (while currently pursuing three careers!)
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Neither of my parents were high school graduates, and I wasn't confident I was capable of completing a college degree. Then a near-fatal illness had me hospitalized, resulting in loss of an entire semester of my freshman year of college.
How I responded:
I spent a semester convalescing, reading books to pass the time, and that opened my eyes to the humanities; the reading impacted me so much that I switched my major from pre-med to English, ultimately earning a BA and entering the teaching profession at a high school.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents did not graduate high school, but I knew education was important and was determined to pursue it. Through perseverance, I achieved many educational milestones and am currently in a doctorate program at USC.