Prof. Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
San Jose State University
Sierra College
For as long as I could remember, I've been interested in Communication Studies. When I was in high school I was fortunate enough to take two public speaking classes, one of which was an advanced class. It was love at first speech.
As I began my career as a college student, my major changed numerous times. However, I couldn't shake my love for communication studies, and after much soul searching I came back to my first love. It was my third year in college when I finally began to focus on Communication Studies as a career option. I had never wanted to teach, but after spending 5 years in an office setting while putting myself through college, I figured out that there had to be something more suited to my personality. Thus, my career choice of becoming a professor came to fruition.
I spent merely a semester as a Teaching Associate at San Jose State University before graduating and continuing my tenure as an adjunct professor. You can see my experience below, but the short story is this: I work almost full-time at San Jose State University, and part-time at Sierra College. I thank God everyday that I get to wake up and do something I love: teaching.
Education
Master of Arts
Communication Studies
San Jose State University - 2005
Areas of Study: Interpersonal Comm., Intercultural Comm., Media, Pedagogy, and Culture.
M.A. Project: An Architectural, Historical and Cultural Analysis of Monterey Road Motels in San Jose, Ca.
Committee Members: Dr. Andrew Wood (chair), Dr. Federico Varona and Dr. Philip Wander
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Business Administration
San Jose State University - 2002
Certificate, Distance Education - San Jose State University (2008)
Certificate, Distance Education - Sierra College (2010)
Certificate, Mediation - Conflict Resolution Center, Nevada County (2010)
Research Interests and Teaching Specialties
Media - Media as a social construct. Socially constructing ourselves in a conscious way as to portray who we 'want' to be. Critically evaluating media interaction as a resource for constructing identity.
Culture - Culture as practiced through written language, film, television, social construction and digital media.
Conflict and Mediation - Resolving conflict through mediation, interpersonal communication and nonverbal communication. Allowing for forgiveness and action where appropriate. Practicing conflict with open eyes and an open heart to achieve common goals.
Teaching Experience
San Jose State University, Department of Communication Studies
2005-present
Adjunct (Lecturer)
*Communication, Self and Society (Comm 105P)
*Communication and Conflict (Comm 115P)
*New Media/You Media (Comm 131P)
*Small Group Communication (Comm 141P)
*Communication and Culture (Comm 161F)
*Communication and Human Relationships (Comm 10)
*Public Speaking (Comm 20)
*Critical Thinking (Comm 41)
Sierra College, Department of Communication Studies
2007-present
Assistant Professor
*Survey of Communication Studies (Comm 10)
*Small Group Communication (Comm 003)
*Public Speaking (Comm 001)
*Public Speaking - Hybrid (Comm 001)
Foothill/De Anza Community College District, Department of Communication Studies
2006
Assistant Professor
*Speech (Comm 001)
Evergreen Valley College, Department of Communication Studies
2006
Assistant Professor
*Public Speaking (Comm 1)
*Argumentation and Debate (Comm 40)
Curriculum Development
San Jose State University
Comm 131P Online - Practical application of current communication theories and research to facilitate skill development in the use and critique of new media tools, such as social networking sites, blogs, microblogs, wikis, personal webpages, video sharing sites, and similar digital communication venues. (SJSU catalog)
Comm 115P Online - Focus on theories of communication as related to interpersonal and group conflict. Development of communication skills in conflict management, and applied activity in interpersonal conflict management. Class is focused on forgiveness, analysis, reconciliation and skill. (SJSU catalog - partial).
Comm 161F - Human communication explored as a mechanism of control and as a vehicle of cultural change. Applies theoretical principles of communication to social issues and communication settings in different cultures. Class presented in Beijing, China. (SJSU catalog - partial)
Sierra College
Comm 001 Hybrid - Basic principles and practice of speaking in public. Focused on digital coursework and communication, meeting only for presentations.
Comm 10 Online - Covers many aspects of communication studies. Focused on digital coursework and communication.
Academic Service
Study Abroad - Beijing Program, 2012-2014
Sustainability Committee, San Jose State University, 2010
Research Assistant to Dr. Timothy Hegstrom, San Jose State University, 2002
Communication Laboratory, San Jose State University, 2002
Professional and Academic Workshops
San Jose State University - Comm 80, Blogging (2010)
San Jose State University - Comm 80, Blogging (2009)
San Jose State University - Comm 80, Intercultural Communication (2005)
Community Consulting
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions - Media (2012)
South County Housing - Historical Research of Monterey Road Motels from the Motor Age
As I began my career as a college student, my major changed numerous times. However, I couldn't shake my love for communication studies, and after much soul searching I came back to my first love. It was my third year in college when I finally began to focus on Communication Studies as a career option. I had never wanted to teach, but after spending 5 years in an office setting while putting myself through college, I figured out that there had to be something more suited to my personality. Thus, my career choice of becoming a professor came to fruition.
I spent merely a semester as a Teaching Associate at San Jose State University before graduating and continuing my tenure as an adjunct professor. You can see my experience below, but the short story is this: I work almost full-time at San Jose State University, and part-time at Sierra College. I thank God everyday that I get to wake up and do something I love: teaching.
Education
Master of Arts
Communication Studies
San Jose State University - 2005
Areas of Study: Interpersonal Comm., Intercultural Comm., Media, Pedagogy, and Culture.
M.A. Project: An Architectural, Historical and Cultural Analysis of Monterey Road Motels in San Jose, Ca.
Committee Members: Dr. Andrew Wood (chair), Dr. Federico Varona and Dr. Philip Wander
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Business Administration
San Jose State University - 2002
Certificate, Distance Education - San Jose State University (2008)
Certificate, Distance Education - Sierra College (2010)
Certificate, Mediation - Conflict Resolution Center, Nevada County (2010)
Research Interests and Teaching Specialties
Media - Media as a social construct. Socially constructing ourselves in a conscious way as to portray who we 'want' to be. Critically evaluating media interaction as a resource for constructing identity.
Culture - Culture as practiced through written language, film, television, social construction and digital media.
Conflict and Mediation - Resolving conflict through mediation, interpersonal communication and nonverbal communication. Allowing for forgiveness and action where appropriate. Practicing conflict with open eyes and an open heart to achieve common goals.
Teaching Experience
San Jose State University, Department of Communication Studies
2005-present
Adjunct (Lecturer)
*Communication, Self and Society (Comm 105P)
*Communication and Conflict (Comm 115P)
*New Media/You Media (Comm 131P)
*Small Group Communication (Comm 141P)
*Communication and Culture (Comm 161F)
*Communication and Human Relationships (Comm 10)
*Public Speaking (Comm 20)
*Critical Thinking (Comm 41)
Sierra College, Department of Communication Studies
2007-present
Assistant Professor
*Survey of Communication Studies (Comm 10)
*Small Group Communication (Comm 003)
*Public Speaking (Comm 001)
*Public Speaking - Hybrid (Comm 001)
Foothill/De Anza Community College District, Department of Communication Studies
2006
Assistant Professor
*Speech (Comm 001)
Evergreen Valley College, Department of Communication Studies
2006
Assistant Professor
*Public Speaking (Comm 1)
*Argumentation and Debate (Comm 40)
Curriculum Development
San Jose State University
Comm 131P Online - Practical application of current communication theories and research to facilitate skill development in the use and critique of new media tools, such as social networking sites, blogs, microblogs, wikis, personal webpages, video sharing sites, and similar digital communication venues. (SJSU catalog)
Comm 115P Online - Focus on theories of communication as related to interpersonal and group conflict. Development of communication skills in conflict management, and applied activity in interpersonal conflict management. Class is focused on forgiveness, analysis, reconciliation and skill. (SJSU catalog - partial).
Comm 161F - Human communication explored as a mechanism of control and as a vehicle of cultural change. Applies theoretical principles of communication to social issues and communication settings in different cultures. Class presented in Beijing, China. (SJSU catalog - partial)
Sierra College
Comm 001 Hybrid - Basic principles and practice of speaking in public. Focused on digital coursework and communication, meeting only for presentations.
Comm 10 Online - Covers many aspects of communication studies. Focused on digital coursework and communication.
Academic Service
Study Abroad - Beijing Program, 2012-2014
Sustainability Committee, San Jose State University, 2010
Research Assistant to Dr. Timothy Hegstrom, San Jose State University, 2002
Communication Laboratory, San Jose State University, 2002
Professional and Academic Workshops
San Jose State University - Comm 80, Blogging (2010)
San Jose State University - Comm 80, Blogging (2009)
San Jose State University - Comm 80, Intercultural Communication (2005)
Community Consulting
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions - Media (2012)
South County Housing - Historical Research of Monterey Road Motels from the Motor Age
