College of San Mateo - History
College History Instructor/ESL Teacher teaching English abroad
Higher Education
Susan J.
Cox
Sacramento, California Area
Skills and Practice:
** 17 Years of teaching experience as a US History College Instructor
** Curriculum writing and development
** Museum curator, education programs, oral history coordinator, docent
** Community outreach, program development, project managment
** TEFL/TESOL certified with English language teaching experience in India.
History Instructor [Adjunct]
I am currently teaching US History courses including Recent US History [1945 to the present], US History Colonial to Civil War, and History of American Women.
English Second Language Teacher
I taught English to the Tibetan community in the Himalayan region of Northern India.
History Instructor
-- Taught United States History courses including Colonial and pre-Civil War, post-Civil War to the present and Twentieth Century U.S. History
-- Curriculum development
-- Student assessment and mentoring
-- Veteran assistance organizing panel of combat trauma professionals for a Veteran Forum
English Language Teacher
I taught English as a Second Language to Tibetans at Sarnath International Nyingma Institute, an academic residential facility and a Tibetan Buddhist center. The Institute focuses on English language instruction for dharma purposes. My position required teaching English and developing the curriculum for the program. We also organized workshops and seminars with the professional community on a variety of world topics.
Writer-Editor, Event Planner & Fundraising
I was responsible for raising awareness and educating the public on the history and culture of the Tibetan people and the mission of the Tibetan Aid Project and its sister organizations. I was involved in public relations, event planning, writing, and fundraising activities which includes media, business, academic, and public contact promoting special events and the Tibetan Aid Project. [Temporary assignment]
Paralegal Degree/Certificate
Paralegal/Law Studies
Masters Degree
United States History with minor fields of study in Latin American History/Women's History
Bachelor’s Degree
19th and 20th Century Literature; Creative Writing