Mark R.

Lane-Holbert
Phone: 517-402-2293 Email: mholbert@usf.edu

EDUCATION
Present University of South Florida, Ph.D. Candidate in Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Psychology
2015-2017 University of South Florida, M.A. in Applied Linguistics
2003-2005 Michigan State University, M.A. in Education Administration
2000-2001 Fulbright Scholar, University of Essen, Germany: Intercultural Pedagogy Department
1996-2000 Michigan State University: James Madison College, B.A. in International Relations
*Certificate in International Development and Latin American Studies

EXPERIENCE
9/2021- Present USF Trail Blazer Researcher, USF-INTO Learning Consultant
Trail Blazer Grant: Conducting research around positive youth development and college student purpose, with
Educational Psychology faculty mentor. As INTO’s Public Speaking Bridge program learning consultant, prepare
international students for higher education public speaking, assist in outlining/drafting presentations and conducting
library research, in addition to teaching 3-4 Bridge class sessions per week.

8/2021-5/2022 Graduate Assistant, University of South Florida College of Education

While pursuing doctoral studies, served as GA for undergraduate level courses focused on Human Behavior and the
Environment. This involved assessment of student work, communication with students about course material, and
facilitation of learning via online Canvas modules.

1/2020-12/2020 Graduate Assistant, University of South Florida

While pursuing doctoral studies in the College of Education, assisted students and employers in student affairs. Focused
on preparation for career fairs, finding internships opportunities, preparation for interviews and on-campus employer
visits. Also strengthened services for Spanish speaking students, through building relationships with HEP/CAMP and
Career Services at USF.

8/2017-12/2019 Adjunct Faculty & Residential Education Faculty Fellow, University of South Florida
Served as an adjunct faculty member within the Department of World Languages, and was selected as a Residential
Education Faculty Fellow at USF, bringing academic and cultural programs to living-learning community residents. Also,
currently coordinate the Residential Education Adult ESOL Program for facilities staff members, which included
designing and teaching citizenship courses, and training/supervising classroom teachers and tutors.

7/2015-5/2017 ARLC and Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida

Assistant Residence Life Coordinator: Worked directly with students and RA staff to create a safe and healthy
living-learning community. This included conflict resolution and serving as part of duty rotation. Graduate Advisor for
residential living-learning communities of the Honors College and College of Engineering. Also served as TA instructor at
the Dept. of World Languages (teaching 1-2 courses per semester).

6/2014-6/2015 Youth Programs Assistant Director: San Pedro Center Orlando, FL

Planning young adult and college student retreats for individuals of diverse faith backgrounds: centering prayer,
meditation and silent retreat experiences. Summer: Served as Assistant Director responsible for educational content and
play-based learning; supervised overnight and week-long camps, conducted diversity training for counselors, special
needs and autism spectrum awareness training, including curriculum development and learning support.

1/2012-6/2014 ESE Coordinator/Teacher (ESOL Certified): Bonita Springs Charter School

Coordinated Exceptional Student Education programs for a K-8 Charter School and served as district contact for special
needs students, including creating IEPs. Helped classroom teachers integrate ESOL and ESE methods into core
curriculum, and implemented teacher collaborative teaching strategies as needed. Also taught two study skills classes
focusing on goal setting and STEM.
Semester at Sea: Residential & Service Learning Director (2012 Mediterranean Summer Semester)
Connected field-based service trips to classroom learning through intentional service-learning curriculum. Responsible for
organizing and implementing eight service projects during the voyage.

5/2011-1/2012 Southwest Florida Addiction Services (Solas Care), Vince Smith Center
Facilitated challenge and goal setting program for youth in residential treatment program, completed sobriety coaching
certification.

7/2009-5/2011 ESE Coordinator & Guidance Counselor: RCMA Immokalee Community School
Coordinated Exceptional Student Education (special needs) programs and served as a migrant-dedicated charter schools’
district contact in Southwest Florida. Worked with parents and community to plan cultural events utilizing global
citizenship curriculum and media tools. Implemented ESOL support and testing in coordination with students’ IEPs,
primarily working with the Assistant Principal in charge of curriculum and instruction.

Experiment in International Living: Trip Leader/Educator, Spain and Germany (Summers 2009-2011)
Led 6-week international language learning trips for high schoolers or gap year students, which included host family
language immersion paired with academics in Germany, as well as cultural and academic focuses in Spain.

3/2007-5/2009 Learning Support & Guidance Counselor: AmeriCorps CNVS Oakland, CA

Provided learning support to several 9th/10th grade classroom teachers as a long term sub; such as math, sciences, study
skills and humanities classes, as well as campus-wide activities. Assisted students with university applications and
outreach to community colleges, and helped international students transition into mainstream classrooms using
subject-based accommodations.

7/2005-3/2007 International Student Activities Director, EAL Faculty Member: Juniata College, PA
At a small liberal arts institution, organized and implemented orientation activities for all new international students
throughout the semester. Also advised incoming international students, assisting with orientation and successful transition
to 4-year American collegiate system, and taught 1-2 EAL (English for Academics) courses per semester.

8/2003-6/2005 Upward Bound STEM Teacher and ResLife Community Director: Michigan State University
UB high school to college transition program; participated in all aspects of university advising and orientation, connecting
students to academic resources across campus, assistance with college admissions applications/essays, and teaching two
STEM (Chemistry, Biology and Math) classes. Also, served as Residential Community Director in living-learning
communities; International, Honors and Spanish language immersion.

8/2001-6/2003 Peace Corps Service: IBDP High School Teacher: Liceu Octovian Goga, Sibiu, Romania
Taught subject-based EFL; history, culture and theater as part of an international bilingual high school. Organized
learning-based field trips and team building games. Secondary projects included women’s health organization working to
combat human trafficking and assisting with administration of Girls Leading Our World Camps.

6/2000-6/2001 Fulbright Fellow: Intercultural Pedagogy Department University of Essen, Germany

Turkish youth integration research and the study of interfaith dialogues, as part of the University of Essen’s Intercultural
Pedagogy Department. Helped coordinate a multilingual German/English/Turkish program for migrant and refugee youth
as part of Abitur Vorbereitung (college entrance eligibility preparation) in a public education program, which was
co-sponsored by the NordRheinWestphalia regional government and the University of Essen.

1/2000-5/2000 Refugee Services of Lansing: Intern Lansing, Michigan

Immigration Law Assistant for Resettlement, and Adult ESOL Program coordination.

6/1999-8/1999 Center for Strategic and International Studies: Intern Washington, D.C.
Conflict Resolution and Inter-religious Dialogue Department, working in preventive diplomacy projects.
PUBLICATIONS
Tan, T.X., Fan, X., Braunstein, L.B., & Lane-Holbert, M. (2021). Linguistic, cultural and substantive patterns in L2
writing: A qualitative illustration of MisLevy’s sociocognitive perspective on assessment. Assessing Writing, 100574.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12843

Tan, T. X., Wang, P., Li, G., & Lane‐Holbert, M. (2022). Parenting stress in lockdown: The role of changes in
Children's routines and Parents' relationship with live‐in grandparents. Journal of Marriage and Family. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asw.2021.100574

MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association (APA), Educational Psychology Division
Florida Foreign Language Teachers Association (FFLA)
American Association of Applied Linguists (AAAL)
Phi Beta Kappa & Phi Beta Delta Honors Societies
Fulbright National Association Member, Mid-Florida Chapter
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Association (RPCV)
American Pilgrims of the Camino (de Santiago) Association, Tampa Bay Chapter
International Association of Running Therapists (IART)

CURRENT CERTIFICATION & AWARDS

Trail Blazer Graduate Research Grant, University of South Florida
ITRE Scholars: Translational Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse
ESE-Exceptional Student Education Certification (K-12), Florida Dept. of Education USA
ESOL- English for Speakers of other Languages (K-12), Florida Dept. of Education USA
Advanced Logotherapy: Viktor Frankl Institute for Logotherapy, Israel

ADDITIONAL TRAINING / SERVICE

- Board Member, Mid-Florida Chapter of Fulbright Association
- Mindfulness Applications for Educators Training, Southwest Florida Community of Mindfulness (2016-19)
- Mindfulness in the Classroom Educator Training Presenter, Pinellas and Pasco District Schools (1/2020)
- Camino de Santiago, Pilgrim House at Santiago de Compostela, Spain- Retreat Facilitator
- Trained in MTSS (multi-tiered counseling support), including PBIS (positive behavior interventions & supports) and RtI
processes (response to intervention)
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools Training (Level I & II)
- Annual USF Graduate Colloquium Research Presenter for World Languages
- WOKE Refugee Middle & High School After School Program Assistant/Tutor, 2017-2019
- Upward Bound Teacher, Counselor & Academic Advisor through Michigan State University (2003-2005, 2007)
- Autism Spectrum Educator Training, Orlando Area Schools (2015)
- Inter-religious Conflict Resolution Intern, Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, DC)
- Qigong Practitioner and Certified Associate Instructor (2010)
- Walk/Run Movement Therapy Training, Kostumbala & Schűler (IART, 2019)
- LGBTQ+ Social Justice Training, Campus Outreach Opportunity League (2014-2016)
- Movement Therapy for Educators Training, Vicksburg, MI Arts Community Foundation (2017-2018)
- Inter-religious Youth Programming Training, Weigle Haus of Essen, Germany
- Certificate Program in Youth Ministry (University of Dayton, 8/2020)
- Big Brother: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida (2009-2014)
- Recovery Camino: Co-Founder and Guide (2020-present)

LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES
- Native: English - Advanced: German, Spanish (B2, C1) - Intermediate Beginner: French, Romanian (A2)