ALBERTO C B SOUZA
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Dynamic educator with a passion for fostering cultural sensitivity and critical thinking in diverse student populations. At the College of New Caledonia, I successfully designed and delivered engaging courses in anthropology, enhancing student learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and strong relationship building. Committed to continuous professional development and community outreach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Instructor
College of New Caledonia
Prince George, Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Courses Taught: ANTH 101 - Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology – online synchronous
- Textbook: Brown, Nina, Thomas McIlwraith, and Laura Tubelle de González, editors. Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology. American Anthropological Association, 2017.
- ANTH 202 – Medical Anthropology – Asynchronous
- Singer, Merrill, Hans Baer, Dana Long, and Alexandra Pavlotsky. Introducing Medical Anthropology: A Discipline in Action. Rowman & Littlefield, 2020.
- PSYC 101 – Introduction to Psychology – synchronous
- Textbook: Biswas-Diener, Robert, and Ed Diener. Discover Psychology 2.1a: A Brief Introductory Text for Introductory Psychology. DEF Publishers, 2014.
Part-Time Instructor
College of New Caledonia
Prince George, Canada
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Courses Taught: ANTH 101 - Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology – Synchronous
- Textbook: Brown, Nina, Thomas McIlwraith, and Laura Tubelle de González, editors. Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology. American Anthropological Association, 2017.
- ANTH 202 - Social Justice and Cross-Cultural Conflicts - Synchronous
- Textbook: Adams, Maurianne, et al., editors. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice. 4th ed., Routledge, 2022.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Course: Introduction to Anthropology
- Duties: Weekly assignment marking and lecturing
- Titular Professor: Dr. Marie Moissan, Ph.D.
Seasonal Lecturer
College of New Caledonia
Prince George, Canada
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Course Taught: ANTH 101 A- Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology - Synchronous
- Textbook: Brown, Nina, Thomas McIlwraith, and Laura Tubelle de González, editors. Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology. American Anthropological Association, 2017.
- ANTH 101 B- Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology – Synchronous
- Textbook: Brown, Nina, Thomas McIlwraith, and Laura Tubelle de González, editors. Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology. American Anthropological Association, 2017.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Canada
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Course: Global Education
- Duties: Weekly assignment marking and lecturing
- Titular Professor: Dr. Alicia Sliwinski, Ph.D.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Canada
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Course: Global Education I
- Department: Global Studies Department
- Duties: co-instructor.
- Titular Professor: Dr. Chad Hillier, Ph.D.
Visiting Scholar - Psychology
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Engaged in advanced research initiatives under the supervision of Dr. Anusha Kassan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Psychology
American Laureate International University
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Courses Taught: Social Psychology 101
- Textbook Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 10th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2010.
- Community Psychology 101
- Textbook: Moritsugu, John, Frank Y. Wong, and Karen Grover Duffy. Community Psychology. 4th ed., Allyn & Bacon, 2010.
- Introduction to Qualitative Methodologies
- Berg, Bruce L. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. 7th ed., Pearson, 2011.
Assistant Professor - Psychology
Faculdade da Amazonia Ocidental (FAAO)
Rio Branco, Brazil
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Course: Social Psychology
Assistant Professor - Psychology
Centro Universitário do Norte (UNINORTE)
Rio Branco, Brazil
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Course: Social Psychology and Intervention in low-income indigenous communities in the region focusing harm reduction.
Psychologist
Federal Crisis Centre for the LGBTQ Population
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Provided emergency psychological support to individuals affected by homophobia, gay bashing, and suicide attempts, contributing to immediate crisis resolution and long-term well-being.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions aimed at supporting victims of discrimination and violence, enhancing community resilience and mental health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic support for the LGBTQ community in crisis.
Internship Lead Supervisor – Community Psychology
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Designed and launched a pioneering internship program focused on community-based mental health and public health outreach.
- Led students in facilitating structured discussion groups aimed at the primary prevention of HIV/AIDS among homeless sex workers in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
- Collaborated with local organizations to integrate harm reduction strategies and strengthen community engagement.
Education
Ph.D. Candidate A.B.D. - Engaged Anthropology
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada01.2025
Ph.D. - Men’s health
FIOCRUZ
Brazil01.2013
M.A. - Psychology
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil01.2007
BA. - Psychology
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil01.2006
MA. - Cultural Analysis & Social Theory
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Community outreach
- Qualitative research
- Critical thinking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Public speaking
- Instructional design
- Fundraising
- Continuing education
- Student records management
- Academic instruction
- [Type] course development
- Informative lectures
- Attendance monitoring
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Academic advisement
- Curriculum development expertise
- Curriculum delivery
- Student rapport
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- American board certified teacher
- Emotional intelligence
- SMART board aptitude
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
- Educational research
- Expertise in subject matter
- Student counseling
- Continuous professional development
- Engaging presentation style
- Innovative teaching methods
- Adult learning
- Detailed instruction
- Diverse student populations
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Assignment grading
- Testing and grading
- Student advocacy
- Recordkeeping
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Technology integration proficiency
- Critical thinking development
- Differentiated instruction
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Class instruction
- Learning objectives
- Project-based learning implementation
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Curriculum development
Fundings
- Carleton University, Domestic Entrance Doctoral Award, 09/2019, 05/2020
- Wilfrid Laurier University, Academic Merit Scholarship, 07/2018, 03/2019
Websites
Awards
- Gary Sealey Friends of Lambda Award, Lambda Foundation & Carleton University – Recipient for two consecutive years (2023 & 2024)
- 12th Arco Iris Human Rights International Award, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ( 2013)
Publications
Book Chapter, O cotidiano do casamento contemporâneo:a difícil e conflitiva divisão de tarefas e responsabilidades entre homens e mulheres, Jablonski, Bernardo, Nunan, Adriana, SOUZA, Alberto Carneiro Barbosa de, Cavour, Renata C., 2007, Casa do Psicólogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Thai (basic)
Academic Positions
- Part-Time Instructor, College of New Caledonia, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, 01/2022, Present, ANTH 101, Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology, online synchronous, ANTH 202, Medical Anthropology, Asynchronous, PSYC 101, Introduction to Psychology, synchronous
- Seasonal Lecturer, College of New Caledonia, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, 04/2022, 07/2022, ANTH 101 A, Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Synchronous, ANTH 101 B, Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Synchronous
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 09/2019, 04/2023, Introduction to Anthropology
- Visiting Scholar - Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 06/2014, 06/2016
- Assistant Professor - Psychology, American Laureate International University, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 02/2012, 05/2014
- Psychologist, Federal Crisis Centre for the LGBTQ Population, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 03/2006, 11/2008
Research
- Gay Parenting and social stigma in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01/2005, 12/2007
- Conta-me/Cuentame, 01/2009, 12/2013
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Thai
Elementary
Timeline
Part-Time Instructor
College of New Caledonia
09.2023 - 12.2023
Seasonal Lecturer
College of New Caledonia
04.2022 - 07.2022
Part-Time Instructor
College of New Caledonia
01.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Carleton University
09.2019 - 04.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Wilfrid Laurier University
02.2019 - 04.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Wilfrid Laurier University
11.2018 - 12.2018
Visiting Scholar - Psychology
University of Calgary
06.2014 - 06.2016
Assistant Professor - Psychology
American Laureate International University
02.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Professor - Psychology
Faculdade da Amazonia Ocidental (FAAO)
04.2008 - 07.2009
Assistant Professor - Psychology
Centro Universitário do Norte (UNINORTE)
04.2008 - 07.2009
Psychologist
Federal Crisis Centre for the LGBTQ Population
03.2006 - 11.2008
Internship Lead Supervisor – Community Psychology
Ph.D. Candidate A.B.D. - Engaged Anthropology
Carleton University
Ph.D. - Men’s health
FIOCRUZ
M.A. - Psychology
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
BA. - Psychology
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
MA. - Cultural Analysis & Social Theory
Wilfrid Laurier University