1. RICARDO LARDIZABAL
512.317.2845
lardizabalr@gmail.com
PROFILE
A well-organized Multi-lingual Intercultural Education Specialist with significant expertise in
language acquisition, research, and teaching methodologies. Extensive experience with
curriculum design, teaching Reading and Language Arts to students on two (2) continents, and
preparing university students for study abroad (North America and Europe). Enjoys travel and
history, especially being immersed in different cultures and languages with students of diverse
backgrounds, and the sports of fencing and archery. Creating a multi-lingual atmosphere for
understanding intercultural differences thereby developing tolerance and respect for diverse
societies, a forte’. Effective communicator, patient listener, works well independently and in
facilitating groups. Major strengths include focus, enthusiasm, and excelling in a creative
learning environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Intercultural Teaching Methods
Assessments
Curriculum Design
Immersion Teaching Techniques
Evaluation: Language Programs
Student Performance
Research Data
Strong Academic Background
Translation Interpreter
Training Language Teachers
Motivational Empowerment Coach
Building Stakeholder Relationships
Advocate
Published Author
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (candidate) ABD, History of Muslim Spain and Portugal Currently
The University of Alicante at Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Master of Arts Bilingual-Bicultural Elementary Education 2003
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Bachelor of Arts Spanish and History The University of Texas at Austin 2000
Honors
2009 Masters Thesis received a 10 (outstanding), highest possible grade.
The University of Alicante at Valencia.
2004-2005 Honors List for outstanding graduate students.
Published in The Chancellor’s List 2004 - 2005
2005 Member of Phi Alpha Theta (International Honor Society in History).
2004 Recognized for highest academic achievement by
the Dean of The Graduate School at Texas State University.
2002-2003 Awarded the Byington Memorial Scholarship.
2001 Received proficient ranking at Widen Elementary School in organization,
presentation and teaching methodology.

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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Extensive knowledge over the history and implementation of multilingual and
multicultural research based educational models regarding both the United States and
European countries.
• Extensive knowledge and implementation of research based multilingual reading
programs to help students with reading difficulties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of European and Latin American History, and Medieval Islamic
Spain and Portugal.
EXPERIENCE
2014-2015 The University of Texas at Austin, Researcher in Bilingual Acquisition
2008-2013 ESL Teacher (English Center in Bilbao Spain), Taught English
2002-2008 The University of Texas at Austin, Educational Researcher (Center for
Reading and Language Arts).
• Implemented specifically designed multilingual curriculum to assist students
with reading difficulties.
• Carried out social interviews relating to the educational needs of Latin
American communities.
• Analyzed the implementation and history of second language acquisition and
reading techniques.
2001 Austin Independent School District, Bilingual teacher (Widen Elementary).
• Designed, and implemented curriculum and instruction for bilingual children.
LANGUAGES: Fluent in English, Spanish, and intermediate Portuguese. Also basic Arabic.
PUBLICATIONS
R. Lardizabal, Multilingual Education Models in the Basque Regions of Spain. Masters Thesis at
Texas State University, December 2003.
R.Lardizabal and M. De Espalza, La obra del Emir ‘Abd Allāh de Granada (Siglo XI): un alegato
en un dramático proceso judicial. In Hesperia Culturas Del Mediterráneo, V. III-2007.