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CHRISTOPHER I. ATANG, Ph.D.

5507 PIPINGWOOD DRIVE

HOUSTON, TEXAS77084

Cell Phone: (281) 235-0669

E-mail: ,

  1. CAREER OBJECTIVES:

To teach English as a Second Language, Reading, Critical Thinking Skills, Conflict Resolution, andEducation courses at Houston Community College.

To provide leadership in new and/or existingTeacher Education programs, Curriculum and Instruction Departments in schools and colleges.

To develop and planeffective strategies designed to improve personnel management and conflict resolution strategies, etc. that will improve productivity and enhance student growth.

To engage in research and assist Education Programs to write grants for funding educational and other development programs/projects in the area of Education.

B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Ph.DIowaStateUniversity,Ames, Iowa. College of Education;

Professional Studies in Education. Major: Education;Dissertation: “The relationship of field dependent/field Independent cognitive styles,

stimuli variability and time factor on student achievement.” 1984.

M.S.IndianaUniversity, Bloomington, Indiana. College of Education.

Major: Education: Instructional Systems Technology. 1973.

Dip. Educ. Heriot-Watt University, Moray House College of Education, Edinburgh Scotland, The U.K. Major:Teaching of English as a Second Language and Educational Psychology. 1969.

B.S. University Of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin.

College of Industrial Education. Major: Industrial Education Minor:

Sociology. 1966.

C. RELATED SKILLS:

Computer:Excellent computer skills.

Others: Development and use of Instructional Technology materials in teaching, curriculum planning and development, administering teacher education programs, Professional Development, Student Teaching Advisement, and Supervision.

D. OCCUPATIONAL STATUS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2006 – present:Adjunct Professor, Houston Community College System – Department of Guided Studies and Teacher Education.

2009 – presentAdjunct Professor at DevryUniversity, HoustonTexas campus, teaching Critical Thinking and English.

2003 – 2004Author of an Education textbook – “Adept Performance Dimensions: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” (see p. 3 of this resume).

2004 – 2007:Author of an Education textbook – “Innovative Practices in the Classroom – Tips for Teachers” ( see p. 3 of this resume).

2004 Summer: Professor - Taught “Instructional Methodology in Classrooms”

toTeacher Education seniors in the College of Education at Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas USA.

2000 - 2004:Associate Professor at Anderson University, South Carolina.

Director of AndersonCollegeACINGS Program. Anderson School District-5 Legacy Mentoring Program.

1997 - 2000:Associate Chair, 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, T.S.U.College of

Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

1994 - 1995:

Administrative Assistant Director of Field Services responsible for the Teacher Education and the Examination for the Certification of teachers in Texas (ExCET) programs at Texas Southern University.

Adjunct Professor, College of Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, teaching EDCI 339-Assessment and evaluation in teaching.

School Based Teacher Educator, Lockhart Technology Academy(an Elementary school in Houston Independent School District).

  • Served as the liaison for Texas Southern University and teacher education student Interns.
  • Coordinated and facilitated the pedagogic activities for Early Childhood on-site classes, and other functions as assigned by the Principal or the Dean of College of Education, Texas Southern University.

1994-1995: Consultant, World Wise Inc., International Cultural Resources, HoustonTexas. Organize and participate in orientation and other training programs designed for interested Company Executives and other individuals intending to travel abroad.

1984-1990 Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor), and Head of the Communications Method Department, Pan African Institute for Development, Cameroon.

1978-1980:Assistant Professor, Center for Educational Technology at AmaduBelloUniversity, ZariaNigeria. Taught undergraduate and graduate Education courses.

E. PUBLICATIONS:

i. BOOKS:

2014 “Knowing What is Good – Aziebong”. The historical Evolution of the Atang Family. Nkemnji Global Tech., Madison Wisconsin. ISBN: 9780991661503.

2007:“The Quest for Self Determination.” The political evolution of the former British United Nations Trust Territory of the Southern Cameroons in West Africa. Nkemnji Global Tech., Platteville, Wisconsin.ISBN: 9780975526149.

2005: “Innovative Practices in the Classroom: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” A text book prepared for teacher education students and beginning teachers preparing for state certification examinations.

ISBN:0-9755261-1-1.

2003:“ADEPT Performance Dimensions: Tips for Beginning Teachers.” Nkemnji Global Tech., Platteville, Wisconsin. ISBN: 0-9663613-77.

1997: A Breach of Trust: The Annexation of the Southern Cameroons. Transcam Publishers, 7120 Mullin Street, Houston, Texas77081.

ii. SELECTEDCHAPTERS 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, The University of Kansas.

1995:Visions of sustainable development in Cameroon. In ‘Choosing our future: Visions of a sustainable world.” Editors: Tanvi Nagpal and Camilla Foltz. The 2050 Project. Washington, D.C.

III. SELECTEDACADEMIC PAPERS and ARTICLES:

2000:Reflections on the pragmatics of Afro-centric communication patterns. A paper presented at the Texas Association of Black Educators in Higher Education Conference, Adam's MarkHotel, Houston.

1993:Evaluation report of the Dzekwa and KilumForest reserves. A formative evaluation report prepared for the United Nations Development Program, Africa 2000 Network Project, YaoundeCameroon.

1992:The expanding role of non-governmental organizations in the welfare of women and the disadvantaged in developing countries. A paper presented at the 3rd. International Conference of Research on Voluntary and non-governmental organizations: UniversityPlaceConferenceCenter, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1992.

1989:A program to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian women leaders in income-generating activities. A FORD Foundation study undertaken by Atang, C. I. et al., Pan African Institute for Development, Buea Cameroon.

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, 1983.

IV. WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

2005:United Nations Instructional Communication Technology Task Force, Dublin, Ireland (April 13 – 16, 2005).

2004:Fostering the Legacy: The ACINGS Mentoring Program at Anderson College. A paper presented at the Southern Conference on African American, Nashville, Tennessee, February 20, 2004.

2003:The pragmatics of Afrocentric communication patterns: Implications for African Americans. Paper presented at the Southern Conference on African American Association, Charleston South Carolina.

1999:Communication process in traditional African societies. A paper presented at the

National Association of African American Conference, Houston Texas, February, 1999.

F. AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS:

2003:Recipient of the Anderson College Community Service Award.

2003:Certificate of Excellence received from the Legacy Mentoring Program for excellence in Mentoring.

1996:Texas Southern University - awarded a plaque in appreciation for dedication and support to the teaching profession.

1987:Commonwealth Secretariat (London), Award for a short course in Information Technology in Bombay, India.

1968:British Council study Fellowship for the Diploma in Education, Teaching of English as a Second Language, Edinburgh, Scotland, The United Kingdom.

1966:Medallion Award in recognition of learning, skill, honor and industry, given to one percent (1%) of the student body at the University of Wisconsin-STOUT.

G. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION:

American Association for University Professors, 2002.

South Carolina Teachers Association, 2001.

Phi Delta Kappa, initiated in 1983 at the Iowa State University Chapter.

Texas Association for College Teachers, since 1998.

Association of Third World Countries, since 1998.

Association of Teacher Educators, since 1997.

H. REFERENCES:

1.Professor John Nkemnji 2.Dr. Henry Efesoa Mokosso

380 S. Chestnut Street6930 Morrison Road, #104

Platteville, Wisconsin 53818New Orleans, LA 70126

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3. Dr. Bob Hanley 4.Dr. Emmanuel Nwagwu

Vice President for Student Affairs,Professor, College of Educ.

Anderson UniversityTexas Southern University

316 BoulevardHouston, Texas 77004

Anderson, South Carolina 29621(281) 403-0770Home

(864) 226-2923Home(713) 313- 7537Office

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