BIOSKETCH

Lance Erickson

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

Education:

 

1990–1992                                          Masters of Arts: Major in Mathematics; Minor in  Education; Teaching Certificate from University of Texas.

 

1981-1986                                           Bachelor's of Science: Major in Mathematics; Minor in Physics and Education; Teaching Certificate from University of Michigan

 

Work experience:

 

1998 -2003                                          KOC International Baccalaureate High School, Istanbul, Turkey.

 

1996-1998                                           Crockett High School, Austin, Texas.

                                                            Math teacher for Algebra One, Algebra Two and Geometry.

 

1995 -1996                                          American International School of Bolivia in

                                                            Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Math teacher for Algebra One and Two, Geometry, IB Math Methods, Math Studies and Higher Level.

 

1993-1995                                           Crockett High School, Austin, Texas.

                                                            Math teacher for Algebra, Geometry, and TAAS          preparatory.

 

1991-1993                                           Pearce Community School, Austin Texas. AISD Math and Science Tutor and Academic Counselor.

                                                           

1990-1992                                           Math Department, The University of Texas at Austin; Teaching Assistant. Assignment included Abstract Algebra and Calculus

                                                           

1986 – 1989                                        Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana, Africa.

                                                            Math teacher for Cambridge International syllabus  (7^th-12th grades)

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

                                                            International Baccalaureatte Education Conference, London UK, 1999. Follow-up conferences, Istanbul, Turkey, 1999-2002.

                                                            Computer skills workshops, 1988-2002; Austin Texas; Cochabamba, Bolivia; Istanbul, Turkey

 

SERVICE Activities                  

Student Council Sponsor, KOC IB High School, Istanbul Turkey, 2002-2003

 

Departmental Secretary, KOC IB High School, Istanbul, Turkey; 1999-2003

 

Green Team and Wildlife Advisor, KOC IB High School, Istanbul, Turkey. 2000-2002

 

School Radio Club Advisor, KOC  IB High School, Istanbul, Turkey; 2001-2002

 

                                                            Vertical School Curriculum Co-Coordinator; KOC IB High School, Istanbul, Turkey; 1999-2000.

 

School Improvement Committee, Chair; KOC IB High School; 1999-2000.

 

                                                            Team Cooperation Club, KOC High School, Istanbul; 1998-1999

 

                                                            Video Club, KOC High School, Istanbul, 2000

                                                           

                                                            Recreational Softball Club, KOC High School, Istanbul, 1999

 

                                                            Curriculum Development Committee; Crocket High School, Austin Texas. 1998-1999.

 

School Wildlife Advisor, Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Botwana Africa (Organized and sponsored a week long field trip to National Game Park in Botswana for 35 students)

 

                                                            National Wildlife Committee Member, Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Botswana Africa

 

                                                            School Book and Stationary Committee, Chair; Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Botswana Africa.

 

                                                            Adult Education Courses, Faculty; Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Botswana Africa

                                                           

Department Secretary, Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Botswana Africa

                                                           

Interests                                  Soccer, environment and wildlife conservation, traveling, and International Sign Language.