Innovative Assistant Professor and Teacher bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer; Teacher
Reading Solutions, LLC.
06.2016 - Current
Author of Reading By Design: A dyslexia intervention (2018)
Author of Multisensory Alphabet (2025)
Evaluate students at-risk for dyslexia
Intervene with students with dyslexia using a Orton-Gillingham intervention
Writing Scoring Assistant
Pearson Scoring
08.2021 - 05.2024
Scored Arizona and Texas writing assessments
Developed writing rubrics
Analyzed writing prompts for reliability and validity
Education Specialist
Region 4 ESC
10.2012 - 05.2016
Designed instructional products and resources
Facilitated the regional advisory meeting for 54 Houston-area school districts
Coordinated the Region 4 Annual Dyslexia Conference (800 participants)
Taught Master of Reading online certification program
Developed educator courses in the areas of administration and supervision; teacher development
Adjunct Professor
University of Houston
Education
Ed.D, - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX
01-2012
M.Ed. - Education Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TX
01-2007
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
01-2004
Skills
Research and analysis
Distance learning tools
Curriculum design
Problem-solving and adaptability
Collaborative learning
Communication and teamwork
Curriculum development
Online teaching
Educational leadership
Teaching excellence
Research Experience
Developed research statements and ran surveys and interviews as a research lead in "Identifying Social Trends in Generation Alpha" (2023) at Temple, University.
Participated in 50 interviews as research lead in "Sociology in Contemporary Culture" (2022) at Temple University.
Managed operational documents for a team of 25 and produced monthly reports detailing activities as a research assistant in “Economy, Sociology and Roles Today” (2021) at Drexel University.
Discussed with five professors the type of guidance and comment they found most helpful throughout the short thesis development as a postgraduate research fellow (2019) at the University of Pennsylvania.
Contributed to the department's research by taking up opportunities to present work at departmental seminars and engaging in discussion with other eight researchers as a postgraduate research fellow (2018) at Drexel University.
Publications
Walsh, Lucian. 2019. How the Economy Dictates Your Social Interactions. Philadelphia City Globe (9), 120-121.
Walsh, Lucian. 2018. Comparing Urban Studies: Academic Views of the City. American Sociological Journal (5), 95-97.
Walsh, Lucian. 2016. The Segregation of Social Interactions Across the T Line and into the Suburbs. Philadelphia City Globe (4), 180-197.
Conference Presentations
Sociology; Crisis Communication and Social Behavior, Drexel University - (2023)
The Impact of Migration on Cultural Identity; Assessment of Cultural Practices, Beliefs and Values, La Salle University - (2022)
The New Society after the Pandemic, Thomas Jefferson University - (2021)
Sociology Conference, the University of Pennsylvania - (2021)
Conference Attendance
Dissent in America Teach-In Presents: The Politicization of the Supreme Court, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA - (2023)
Public Policy Info Session, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA - (2022)
International Social Science Council (online) - (2021)
American Sociological Association, Philadelphia, PA - (2019)
Association for Humanist Sociology Education Conference - (2017)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
American Sociological Association (ASA) - (2023)
Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) - (2022)
Eastern Sociological Society (ESS) - (2021)
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Sociological Researcher (CSR) - (2023)
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) - (2022)
Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) - (2021)
Medical Lab Technician (Lead Tech) at HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical CenterMedical Lab Technician (Lead Tech) at HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center