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Christopher Atang, Ph.D. 5507 Pipingwood Drive
Tel: (281)858-5494
E-mail: [email protected]
Houston, Texas 77084
CAREER OVERVIEW & CAPABILITIES Dr. Christopher Atang is an innovative educator, skilled in all aspects of teaching Education, Developmental Reading, Critical Thinking, English (as a Second Language) courses. He is an enthusiastic, warm, and caring Educator/professional, sensitive to diverse students’ changing needs. He is an expert in developing, directing, and implementing effective pedagogy designed to assist all learners recognize their abilities for maximum learning and comprehension. He is able to develop, write, convert, format pedagogic procedures and training guides in accordance with current regulations according to corporate/institutional and technical training guidelines. Able to write, proof-read, edits, revise documents, and correlate documents to institutional guidelines. Can develop and/or validate testing for student learning. Dr. Atang has expertise in the area of ‘on-the-job’ training - a master team-builder/player, a learner-centered educator, and an excellent role model to colleagues and/or students. ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
Taught Critical Thinking, English and Developmental Reading courses to undergraduate students enrolled in Houston Community College.
•
Designed and implemented standards-based curricula for teacher education students.
•
Facilitated and supported student learning based on the establishment of measurable instructional objectives and also by the systematic approach to instruction.
•
Designed and produced a host of multimedia presentations to enrich student learning experiences and higher retention for teacher education and beginning Reading students.
•
Coordinated teaching and learning activities of professional staff and students.
•
Improved Teacher Education students’ Examination for the Certification of Teachers in Texas (ExCET) scores by 20% pass rate.
•
Designed a Lesson Plan Format that is adopted by Anderson University Division of Education.
•
Author of Education textbooks and numerous academic and conference papers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006 to present: Adjunct Professor. Teaching Reading, Critical Thinking and Education courses in the Department of Education and Guided Studies, Houston Community College. 2004 – 2006: Authored an Education textbook. 2004 (Summer): Taught “Instructional Methodology in Classrooms” to Teacher Education students at Texas Southern University, Houston Texas.
2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, cont’d. 2000 - 2004: Associate Professor, Anderson College, South Carolina. Director of Anderson University ACINGS Program. Anderson School District-5 Legacy Mentoring Program. 1997 - 2000: Associate Chair (Administrator), Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Southern University. 1998 - 1999: Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. 1998 - 1999: Interim Director of Field Services, College of Education. 1995 - 1996: Visiting Professor of Education. Performed the following functions: •
Administrative Assistant Director of Field Services responsible the Examination for the Certification of teachers in Texas (ExCET).
•
Taught EDCI 339-Assessment and Evaluation in Teaching to teacher Education students.
•
School Based Teacher Educator, Lockhart Technology Academy, (an Elementary school in Houston Independent School District).
EDUCATION Ph.D.
Iowa State University, Ames Iowa. Education; Curriculum and Instruction.
M.S.
Indiana University, Bloomington IN, Education; Instructional Systems Technology.
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION: Graduate diploma in the Teaching of English as a Second Language, Moray House College of Education, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Scotland UK B.S.
University of Wisconsin – Stout; Major in Industrial Education and Minor in Sociology.
PUBLICATIONS Books: 2007: “The Quest for Self Determination” – political evolution of the Southern Cameroons. 2006: “Innovative Practices in the Classroom: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” A text book for teacher education students and beginning teachers. 2003: “ADEPT Performance Dimensions: Tips for beginning teachers.” A text book for teacher education students and beginning teachers. 1997: “A Breach of Trust: The Annexation of the Southern Cameroons.” A book on the political evolution of the Southern Cameroons - a West African country. Chapters in Books: 2005:
Fostering the Legacy through the ACINGS Program. In “Innovative Practices in the Classroom: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” Editor: Christopher Atang, Nkemnji Global Tech., Platteville Wisconsin.
2004:
“The pragmatics of Afrocentric Communication Patterns: Some Implications for African Americans”. Chapter of “African Presence in Black America”, (Ed. Professor Gordon). Center for Multicultural Leadership, University of Kansas.
3 PUBLICATIONS, contd. 1995:
Visions of sustainable development in Cameroon. In ‘Choosing our future: Visions of a sustainable world.” Eds.: Nagpal et al., The 2050 Project.
1983:
The relationship of field dependent/field independent cognitive styles, stimuli variability and time factor in student learning. In Simonson & Lamb (Eds.), AECT Research Proceedings, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa.
CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTATIONS 2005:
Presenter: “Pedagogical Considerations for integrating Information Communication Technology in Training and Education.” Paper presented at United Nations Instructional Communications Technology Conference, Dublin Ireland.
2004:
Keynote address: “Fostering the Legacy: The ACINGS Mentoring Program at Anderson University.” Keynote address presented at the Southern Conference on African American, Nashville, Tennessee.
2003:
National Presenter: “The pragmatics of Afro-centric communication patterns: Implications for African Americans.” Paper presented at the Southern Conference on African American Association, Charleston South Carolina.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2006 – 2008: Member of Board of Directors, Houston MediaSource, City of Houston TX., Director, recruiter and mentor. Tutor and mentor for selected underprivileged Middle School children; Member of Academic Programs Committee, and Education Committees. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 1983 – present: Phi Delta Kappa – Professional Educators Fraternity. 2003 – present: American Association of University Professors (AAUP). 2000 – present: Association of Third-World Countries.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS 2004: Anderson College Community Service Award. 1998: Award for Excellence in the Teaching Profession, Texas Southern University.
REFEREES WILL BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST.
Tel: (281)858-5494
E-mail: [email protected]
Houston, Texas 77084
CAREER OVERVIEW & CAPABILITIES Dr. Christopher Atang is an innovative educator, skilled in all aspects of teaching Education, Developmental Reading, Critical Thinking, English (as a Second Language) courses. He is an enthusiastic, warm, and caring Educator/professional, sensitive to diverse students’ changing needs. He is an expert in developing, directing, and implementing effective pedagogy designed to assist all learners recognize their abilities for maximum learning and comprehension. He is able to develop, write, convert, format pedagogic procedures and training guides in accordance with current regulations according to corporate/institutional and technical training guidelines. Able to write, proof-read, edits, revise documents, and correlate documents to institutional guidelines. Can develop and/or validate testing for student learning. Dr. Atang has expertise in the area of ‘on-the-job’ training - a master team-builder/player, a learner-centered educator, and an excellent role model to colleagues and/or students. ACCOMPLISHMENTS •
Taught Critical Thinking, English and Developmental Reading courses to undergraduate students enrolled in Houston Community College.
•
Designed and implemented standards-based curricula for teacher education students.
•
Facilitated and supported student learning based on the establishment of measurable instructional objectives and also by the systematic approach to instruction.
•
Designed and produced a host of multimedia presentations to enrich student learning experiences and higher retention for teacher education and beginning Reading students.
•
Coordinated teaching and learning activities of professional staff and students.
•
Improved Teacher Education students’ Examination for the Certification of Teachers in Texas (ExCET) scores by 20% pass rate.
•
Designed a Lesson Plan Format that is adopted by Anderson University Division of Education.
•
Author of Education textbooks and numerous academic and conference papers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006 to present: Adjunct Professor. Teaching Reading, Critical Thinking and Education courses in the Department of Education and Guided Studies, Houston Community College. 2004 – 2006: Authored an Education textbook. 2004 (Summer): Taught “Instructional Methodology in Classrooms” to Teacher Education students at Texas Southern University, Houston Texas.
2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, cont’d. 2000 - 2004: Associate Professor, Anderson College, South Carolina. Director of Anderson University ACINGS Program. Anderson School District-5 Legacy Mentoring Program. 1997 - 2000: Associate Chair (Administrator), Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Southern University. 1998 - 1999: Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. 1998 - 1999: Interim Director of Field Services, College of Education. 1995 - 1996: Visiting Professor of Education. Performed the following functions: •
Administrative Assistant Director of Field Services responsible the Examination for the Certification of teachers in Texas (ExCET).
•
Taught EDCI 339-Assessment and Evaluation in Teaching to teacher Education students.
•
School Based Teacher Educator, Lockhart Technology Academy, (an Elementary school in Houston Independent School District).
EDUCATION Ph.D.
Iowa State University, Ames Iowa. Education; Curriculum and Instruction.
M.S.
Indiana University, Bloomington IN, Education; Instructional Systems Technology.
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION: Graduate diploma in the Teaching of English as a Second Language, Moray House College of Education, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Scotland UK B.S.
University of Wisconsin – Stout; Major in Industrial Education and Minor in Sociology.
PUBLICATIONS Books: 2007: “The Quest for Self Determination” – political evolution of the Southern Cameroons. 2006: “Innovative Practices in the Classroom: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” A text book for teacher education students and beginning teachers. 2003: “ADEPT Performance Dimensions: Tips for beginning teachers.” A text book for teacher education students and beginning teachers. 1997: “A Breach of Trust: The Annexation of the Southern Cameroons.” A book on the political evolution of the Southern Cameroons - a West African country. Chapters in Books: 2005:
Fostering the Legacy through the ACINGS Program. In “Innovative Practices in the Classroom: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” Editor: Christopher Atang, Nkemnji Global Tech., Platteville Wisconsin.
2004:
“The pragmatics of Afrocentric Communication Patterns: Some Implications for African Americans”. Chapter of “African Presence in Black America”, (Ed. Professor Gordon). Center for Multicultural Leadership, University of Kansas.
3 PUBLICATIONS, contd. 1995:
Visions of sustainable development in Cameroon. In ‘Choosing our future: Visions of a sustainable world.” Eds.: Nagpal et al., The 2050 Project.
1983:
The relationship of field dependent/field independent cognitive styles, stimuli variability and time factor in student learning. In Simonson & Lamb (Eds.), AECT Research Proceedings, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa.
CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTATIONS 2005:
Presenter: “Pedagogical Considerations for integrating Information Communication Technology in Training and Education.” Paper presented at United Nations Instructional Communications Technology Conference, Dublin Ireland.
2004:
Keynote address: “Fostering the Legacy: The ACINGS Mentoring Program at Anderson University.” Keynote address presented at the Southern Conference on African American, Nashville, Tennessee.
2003:
National Presenter: “The pragmatics of Afro-centric communication patterns: Implications for African Americans.” Paper presented at the Southern Conference on African American Association, Charleston South Carolina.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2006 – 2008: Member of Board of Directors, Houston MediaSource, City of Houston TX., Director, recruiter and mentor. Tutor and mentor for selected underprivileged Middle School children; Member of Academic Programs Committee, and Education Committees. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 1983 – present: Phi Delta Kappa – Professional Educators Fraternity. 2003 – present: American Association of University Professors (AAUP). 2000 – present: Association of Third-World Countries.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS 2004: Anderson College Community Service Award. 1998: Award for Excellence in the Teaching Profession, Texas Southern University.
REFEREES WILL BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST.
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