Tim Bos
Eureka,CA
Summary
Experienced philosophy instructor with over 15 years of teaching various courses, including Intro to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Logic, Philosophy of Religion, World Religions, Epistemology, and Ethics. Proficient in delivering engaging education through face-to-face, online, and blended formats. Demonstrated expertise in fostering student engagement. Passionate about the intersection of philosophy and technology, particularly LLMs and AI in general.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI Philosophy Trainer
Pareto AI
Remote
07.2024 - Current
- I am involved in a project to improve AI responses to highly analytical and technical philosophy questions.
- Duties include crafting high-quality prompts in my AOE and evaluating prompt responses from the AI.
Associate Professor
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA
08.2018 - Current
- I currently teach Intro to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Logic, and World Religions at CR.
- Duties include writing the syllabus, creating lesson plans, preparing exercises, tests, essay assignments, etc., devising and overseeing class activities, grading, lecturing, and holding office hours.
- I use the online learning platform, CANVAS, as an integral component of my courses.
Adjunct Professor
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
05.2014 - 05.2017
- I taught Critical Thinking and Intro to Philosophy at LMC (a CA community college)
- Duties included the usual responsibilities assigned to adjunct faculty
- I made great use of CANVAS to supplement the course with an online component.
Adjunct Faculty
Ashford University
Online
01.2013 - 06.2016
- I taught Critical Thinking and Ethics courses
- Duties included participating in (asynchronous) online discussion forums, creating weekly guidance posts, posting informative announcements, answering student emails and questions posed in the questions forum, holding virtual office hours, and grading discussion assignments, tests, writing assignments, etc.
Adjunct Faculty
Argosy University
San Francisco
09.2013 - 08.2014
- I worked at the San Francisco campus of Argosy, where I taught Philosophy of Religion, Critical Thinking, and Ethics
- Duties include lesson-planning, lecturing, participating in asynchronous online discussion forums, grading, Professional Development, and holding office hours
- The courses were blended (online + face to face).
Adjunct Faculty
Bryant & Stratton
Online
01.2013 - 08.2014
- I regularly taught an online Critical Thinking course for Bryant & Stratton
- Duties include participating in asynchronous online discussion forums, posting informative announcements, answering student emails and questions posed in the questions forum, holding virtual office hours, participating in asynchronous faculty meetings and workshops, and grading discussion assignments, tests, writing assignments, etc.
Academic Coach
Instructional Connections
Online
04.2012 - 01.2013
- As an Academic Coach for IC, I assisted in the teaching of an introductory Epistemology course
- Responsibilities include monitoring student engagement, grading assignments, facilitating course discussions, providing online student support, and collaborating regularly with university faculty.
Substitute Teacher
Alameda Unified School District
Alameda, CA
10.2011 - 11.2012
- As a substitute teacher (1st grade - 12th grade), I was responsible for advancing student learning in the absence of the regular teacher
- Duties include maintaining classroom control and discipline, implementing teacher lesson plans, assisting students in a variety of ways, and generally promoting a safe, fun, and learning-conducive environment
- I also worked as a long-term sub during the 2011-2012 academic year in a resource room, working specifically with special-needs students.
Education
MA in Philosophy -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2009
BA in Philosophy -
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA01.2003
Skills
- Internet/Tech Savvy
- Extensive experience with online learning platforms such as CANVAS, Blackboard, and Moodle
- Multimedia Presentations
- AI
- Symbolic Logic
Publications
500 College Philosophy Questions: Ace Your College Exams
Tim Bos & Micah Newman, McGraw-Hill (July 2012)
Awards
MA Pass with Distinction, San Francisco State University
Certification
OTLT Certificate - College of the Redwoods, The Online Teaching and Learning Training (OTLT) course is a 5-week training program designed to teach instructors the basic skills needed to teach an online class.
Languages
- English
- Dutch
- French
Timeline
AI Philosophy Trainer
Pareto AI
07.2024 - Current
Associate Professor
College of the Redwoods
08.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Los Medanos College
05.2014 - 05.2017
Adjunct Faculty
Argosy University
09.2013 - 08.2014
Adjunct Faculty
Ashford University
01.2013 - 06.2016
Adjunct Faculty
Bryant & Stratton
01.2013 - 08.2014
Academic Coach
Instructional Connections
04.2012 - 01.2013
Substitute Teacher
Alameda Unified School District
10.2011 - 11.2012
MA in Philosophy -
San Francisco State University
BA in Philosophy -
Humboldt State University
OTLT Certificate - College of the Redwoods, The Online Teaching and Learning Training (OTLT) course is a 5-week training program designed to teach instructors the basic skills needed to teach an online class.
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