Darin LaMar Baskin, M.A.

Curriculum Vitae

Name:Darin LaMar Baskin

Work Address:1301 Alabama St., San Jacinto Memorial Building, Suite 192.2 Houston TX 77004-3907

Office Phone Number:713-718-6071

College Email Address:

Personal Email Address:

Education

M.A.Behavior Sciences- Psychology Specialization in Children and Adolescents, University of Houston- Clear Lake, Texas 2006

B.S.Psychology, University of Houston- Downtown, Texas 2004 (Cum Laude)

Teaching Experience

Associate Chair

Instructor, 2008 – PresentHouston Community College District

Courses Taught

  • PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development/ Lifespan
  • PSYC 2319 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
  • EDUC 1300 Learning Frameworks
  • GUST 1270 College and Career Planning
  • GUST 0339 Introduction to Reading
  • GUST 0341 Developmental Reading I
  • GUST 0342 Developmental Reading II
  • ESOL 0341 Beginning Conversation for Foreign Speakers (Level 1)
  • ESOL 0342 Beginning Reading for Foreign Speakers (Level 1)

Adjunct Instructor, 2004-2008Houston Community College District

Courses Taught

  • GUST 0303 Study Skills
  • GUST 0341 Developmental Reading I
  • GUST 0342 Developmental Reading II
  • ESOL 0341 Beginning Conversation for Foreign Speakers (Level 1)
  • ESOL 0342 Beginning Reading for Foreign Speakers (Level 1)
  • ESOL 0345 Intermediate Conversation for Foreign Speakers (Level 2)

Adjunct Instructor, 2006- presentNorth Harris College- LoneStar College System

Courses Taught

  • PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development/ Lifespan

Adjunct Instructor, 2008-presentSan Jacinto College- North

Courses Taught

  • PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 2314 Human Growth and Development/ Lifespan
  • PSYC 2319 Social Psychology
  • EDUC 1300 Learning Frameworks

Adjunct Instructor, 2006- presentUniversity of Houston- Clear Lake

Courses Taught

  • PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 4312 Social Psychology

Therapy Experiences

Counselor, Educational Specialist 2006-2008 Sheltering Harbour, Spring Texas

Sheltering Harbour is dedicated to the belief that every child with an emotional disorder is a unique individual whose personal identity must be respected and developed. The multi-disciplinary team, consisting of a psychiatrist, L.P.C., L.C.C.A., child-care worker, and educational specialist, provides therapeutic milieu which emphasizes interpersonal skills and communication. All professional members of the multi-disciplinary team are trained and licensed. Each of thefour campuses has a full time administrator and therapist.

Publications
Contributing Author: Gardner, John (2010), Your College Experience, Bedford St, Martin, New York.

Research Skills:

Extensive knowledge of SPSS and SAS statistical programs.

Professional, Technical, and Work-related Experiences and Skills

  • Member Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)
  • Member of Psi Chi- Nation Honor Society for Psychology
  • Lifetime Member of The American Psychological Association
  • Faculty Advisor- Pearson Publishing Company- MyStudentSuccessLab Trainer
  • Faculty Advisor Committee- Bedford St. Martin Publishing Company
  • Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Advisor- Houston Community College- Central Campus
  • Student Organization Advisor- Recreational Sports Organization
  • Software (Windows and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows and DOS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Office, SPSS
  • Working knowledge of theInternet
  • Blackboard 6.0, WebCT 4.0 and Angel platforms certified
  • PeopleSoft Student and Financial

Professional Certifications

  • The National Association of Developmental Educators (NADE), Certification
  • Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA), Certification
  • Certificate in College Leadership- Chair Excellence Institute- Houston Community College
  • Certificate in Teaching Excellence, Houston Community College, Certification
  • Accelerated Learning Project, (ALP), Baltimore, Certification
  • Adjunct Certification Program, (ACP), North Harris College
  • Certification in Technology, (CIT), Houston Community College

Awards and Honors

  • President’s Award, 2010, Houston Community College
  • Adjunct Excellence Award, 2009, LoneStar College- North Harris

Community Involvement

  • Star of Hope Transitional Living Center, Houston, Texas

Volunteered: June 2004-Present

  • Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX Texas Medical Center

Volunteers Holidays: (Thanksgiving and Christmas)

  • Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX

Assisted with food preparation, delivery and distributions.

  • Volunteered during Natural Disasters.
  • Assisted the Military education counselor in determining the eligibility of veteran’s educational benefits. University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas
  • Tutored First Year College students in various core subjects.

January 2003-December 2004

References
Excellent references available upon request.