4511 Apollo Street M: 713.550.0853 Elizabeth Riordan Lakin Houston, Texas 77018 E: [email protected]
Experience Adjunct Professor, Houston Community College Fall 2011 - Present • Teach sections of English 1302, a composition course focused on analytical writing, persuasive writing, and the research project process
Teacher and Coach, The Kinkaid School Fall 2005 - Spring 2010 • 8th grade English teacher; taught literature, grammar, vocabulary, and the writing process • 7th grade Creative Writing teacher; taught different forums of writing, helped students develop creatively, and edited student works • 7th grade Spanish teacher; taught beginner’s vocabulary and grammar • 7th grade field hockey team head coach • Combined 7th and 8th grade soccer B team head coach • 7th grade lacrosse team assistant coach • Faculty sponsor of Middle School Student Council • Faculty sponsor of Pen Power, the middle school creative writing magazine • Member of Kinkaid’s 6th grade admissions committee • Faculty sponsor of student No Place for Hate committee • Faculty sponsor of the International Fair’s middle school booth
Teacher, Presbyterian School Fall 2004 - Spring 2005 • Taught a toddler class in Presbyterian School’s Kids Day Out program • Worked in the after-school program
Education Master of Arts in English and American Literature, University of Houston May 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Trinity University May 2003 Major: Spanish and French Minor: Comparative Literature
Bachelor of Science, Trinity University May 2003 Major: Business Administration Concentration: International Business
Professional Development • Rice University’s Glasscock’s School of Continuing Studies: Attended a semester class on creative writing • Powerful Learning Practice: Participated in a year long intensive computer training program • Neuhaus Education Center: Attended a multi-part seminar focused on developing metacognitive skills