SARA HERNDON
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Criminology
Western Kentucky University, May 2011
Graduate Certificate, Women’s Studies
Western Kentucky University, December 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minors: Women’s Studies & English (Writing)
Western Kentucky University, May 2008
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, University of New Orleans(New Orleans, LA)
January 2015-present
Taught Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Social Problems, Juvenile Delinquency, Introduction to Criminology, Third Wave Feminism, and Women’s Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality to large(130-150 students) to small classes(30-50 students) at a large, diverse university, both face-to-face and online. Created all course materials including syllabi, presentations, projects, exams, and lectures. Utilized the university’s online learning management system(Moodle) for use in online as well as face-to-face classes.
Adjunct Professor, Concordia University Chicago (River Forest, IL)
August 2011-present
Taught and developed syllabi, testing measures, and lectures/presentations for Juvenile Delinquency, Law and Society, Social Deviance, and Social Research Methods, all courses cross-listed as Sociology as well as Criminal Justice courses, at a private Lutheran college. Also taught Introduction to Sociology. Taught face-to-face classes as well as online synchronous and online asynchronous classes.
Adjunct Instructor, Triton College(River Grove, IL)
August 2012-December 2014
Taught Introduction to Sociology, Human Sexuality, Courtship and Marriage, and Social Problems to small classes(20-40 students) at a large, diverse community college. Created all syllabi, presentations, lectures, and projects.
Adjunct Instructor, Morton College (Cicero, IL)
January 2012-December 2014
Taught Introduction to Sociology and World Women’s Studies to small classes (20-40 students) at a Latino-serving community college. Developed syllabi, testing measures, presentations, lectures and projects for the courses.
Adjunct Professor, Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)
May 2013-July 2013
Taught and developed syllabi, testing measures, and projects for Introduction to Women’s Studies in an online course at a large, regional university, utilizing Blackboard as well as other online tools.
COURSES TAUGHT
*=includes online version
Introduction to Sociology*(University of New Orleans, Triton College, Morton College, Concordia University Chicago)
Sociological Theory* (University of New Orleans)
Contemporary Social Problems* (University of New Orleans, Triton College, Morton College)
Introduction to Women’s Studies* (Western Kentucky University)
Social Research Methods (Concordia University Chicago)
World Women’s Studies (Morton College)
Racial Issues* (University of New Orleans)
Juvenile Delinquency* (University of New Orleans, Concordia University Chicago)
Introduction to Criminology* (University of New Orleans)
Sociology of Popular Culture* (University of New Orleans)
Law and Society (Concordia University Chicago)
Courtship and Marriage (Triton College)
Human Sexuality (Triton College)
Women’s Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality* (University of New Orleans)
Third-Wave Feminism (University of New Orleans)
Social Deviance* (Concordia University Chicago)
SERVICE
University of New Orleans Social Justice Club, New Orleans, LA, 2017-present
Served as faculty advisor for the Social Justice Club at the University of New Orleans.
Morton College Adjunct Faculty Union, Cicero, IL, 2013-2014
Served as webmaster for the adjunct faculty union at Morton College. Maintained the union’s site with news, announcements, and contract information for fellow adjuncts.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
“Extremely Online: The Internet As a Teaching Toolbox” Workshop, Southern Social Science Association, Regional Conference, Orlando, FL, October 2018
“Slumdog Millionaire Speaking for Others,” Pop Culture Association, National Conference, St. Louis, MO, March 2010
“Edie Sedgewick: Portrait of an Unconventional American Dream,” Pop Culture Association, National Conference, San Francisco, CA, March 2008
“The Women and Kids Learning Together Summer Camp,” American Democracy Project, National Conference, Snowbird, UT, June 2008; also presented at the Southern Consortium, Kennesaw, GA, October 2007
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