Sarah Porter

Post-Secondary Education

University of California Santa Barbara
Master of Arts
Counseling Psychology

University of California Santa Barbara
College Certificate
College & University Teaching

University of California Santa Barbara
Doctor of Philosophy
Counseling/Clinical/School Psycholo

Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology

Stanford University
Master of Arts
Sociology

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Professor, EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, and EDUC 1300: Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success, Austin Community College - Spring 2019 to Present.

Professor/Counselor, Austin Community College - Spring 2011 to Spring 2022

Adjunct Professor, Psychology 502: Feminist Theories of Psychology and Psychological Practice, Antioch University - Summer 2005 and Fall 2005.

Teaching Assistant, Education 165: Introduction to Applied Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara - Winter 2004 and Spring 2005.

Teaching Assistant, Education 164: Introduction to Career Planning, University of California, Santa Barbara - Winter 2003, Spring 2003, and Spring 2004. 

Teaching Assistant, Women's Studies 40: Introduction to the Humanities, University of California, Santa Barbara - Fall 2002 and Fall 2003. 

Section Leader, Psychology 196: The American Drinking & Drug Culture, Stanford University - Fall 1996.

Teaching Assistant, Sociology 5: Status, Friendship & Social Pressure, Stanford University - Spring 1996.

Instructor, Psychology 167D: Peer Counseling - Issues in Sexual Health & Contraception, Stanford University - Winter 1996. 

Professional Publications

Cordero, E., Porter, S., Israel, T., & Brown, M.T. (2010, November). Math and science pursuits: A self-efficacy intervention comparison study. Journal of Career Assessment, 18, 362-375.

Damer, D., Latimer, K., & Porter, S. (2010, March). “Build your social confidence”: A social anxiety group for college students. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 35(1), 7-22.