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Benoit Leridon

Benoit Leridon

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Attuned History Lecturer offering three years of experience in developing effective history lessons and coursework for students of diverse learning styles. Enthusiastic educator bringing strong background in creating lesson plans, devising multimedia presentations, giving group lectures and hosting exams. Professional and helpful in fielding student questions to clarify information, explain lesson content and suggest points of research for deeper understanding of subject matter. Motivated professional skilled at inspiring others to enjoy history and understand applicability to current day situations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct History and Social Sciences Professor

California State University
San Bernardino, CA
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Taught undergraduate classes in Western Civilization, European History, and Ethnic Studies for 3 years. Exceptionally good student evaluations.
  • Advised students on academic progress, goals and achievement
  • Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion

Teacher's Assistant

University Of California
Riverside, CA
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Taught classes of Philosophy, World History, African-American Studies, Sociology, World Literature
  • Gave lecture in Philosophy of Immanuel Kant to class of 350 students
  • Increased academic interest and enthusiasm
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance

Visiting Professor

University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Taught International Relations of South Asia to students of M.A. program.

Visiting Lecturer

Bandaranaike Center For International Studies
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
04.2008 - 06.2010

Taught Constitutional Theory and World Political Systems to graduate students and civil servants

Teacher of History

British School Of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
08.2003 - 06.2010

Taught Modern History for the International Baccalaureate Program

Education

Ph.D. - History

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
10.2023

Ph.D. - ABD History

University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA

Master of Arts - History

The Open University
Milton Keynes, UK

Master of Arts - European Politics And Society

Keble College, Oxford University
Oxford, UK

Bachelor of Arts - Classics

Boston University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Taught undergraduates, graduate students, and civil servants
  • Taught beginning and higher-level undergraduate and MA courses
  • Exceptionally Good Student Evaluations
  • Superb Higher Education Teaching Experience: in addition to History, taught Philosophy, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, World Literature, International Relations, and World Political Systems
  • Wrote syllabi, hosted and corrected examinations

Accomplishments

I was honored with three prestigious fellowships/awards:


The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Fellowship (2021)

The American Revolution Institute, Washington, DC


The Lewis P. Jones Research Fellowship (2021)

South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina


The J.A. Hawgood Travel Award for American History (2021)

Center for the Study of North America, University of Birmingham

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

“When you’re good to others, you’re best to yourself.”
Benjamin Franklin

Timeline

Adjunct History and Social Sciences Professor

California State University
08.2015 - 06.2018

Teacher's Assistant

University Of California
08.2012 - 06.2015

Visiting Professor

University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2008 - 06.2010

Visiting Lecturer

Bandaranaike Center For International Studies
04.2008 - 06.2010

Teacher of History

British School Of Colombo
08.2003 - 06.2010

Ph.D. - History

University of Birmingham

Ph.D. - ABD History

University of California - Riverside

Master of Arts - History

The Open University

Master of Arts - European Politics And Society

Keble College, Oxford University

Bachelor of Arts - Classics

Boston University
Benoit Leridon