
Sarah Miller
Adjunct Professor
Dedicated Educator & Scholar Fostering Critical Thinking in Higher Education
Highly accomplished and dedicated Adjunct Professor with over 8 years of experience in higher education, specializing in Sociology and Social Justice. Proven ability to design and deliver engaging curriculum, foster critical thinking, and mentor students towards academic and professional success. Adept at integrating innovative teaching methodologies and technology to enhance learning outcomes and promote inclusive learning environments. Successfully guided numerous students through complex research projects and academic writing. Seeking to leverage extensive academic background and passion for teaching to contribute to a dynamic university environment and inspire the next generation of scholars.
University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D. (September 2010 to May 2015)
University of California, Berkeley
M.A. (September 2008 to May 2010)
City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Adjunct Professor August 2018 to Present 7 years & 11 months
Utilized Canvas LMS for course management, grading, and student communication, achieving high student engagement rates.
Mentored over 150 students annually, providing academic guidance and fostering critical thinking skills.
Integrated current events and interdisciplinary perspectives to make complex sociological concepts accessible and relevant.
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA
Lecturer August 2015 to May 2018 2 years & 10 months
Developed new course materials and syllabi, incorporating active learning strategies and multimedia resources.
Evaluated student performance through a variety of assessments, including essays, presentations, and research papers.
Participated in departmental meetings and contributed to curriculum development initiatives.
University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
Graduate Teaching Assistant September 2011 to May 2015 3 years & 9 months
Graded assignments, provided detailed feedback, and held regular office hours to support student learning.
Conducted review sessions and workshops on academic writing and research skills.
Collaborated with faculty on course content development and pedagogical strategies.
Pedagogical Innovations in Teaching Social Justice
- https://www.asanet.org/2019-program
- August 2019 to Present
- New York, NY
Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing Student Engagement in Hybrid Courses
- https://www.wssa.net/2022-program
- April 2022 to Present
- San Diego, CA
Urban Education and Social Mobility: A Qualitative Study of First-Generation College Students
Journal of Urban Sociology (March 2017 to Present)
Dr. Emily Chen
- https://www.sociologyjournal.org/miller-chen-2017
Excellence in Teaching Award
City College of San Francisco (May 2021 to Present)
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard)
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Data Analysis (SPSS, R Basics)
- Curriculum Development
- Academic Writing & Editing
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Instructional Design
- Interdisciplinary Teaching