Resume

Tom R. Chambers
12751 Whittington Drive #186
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
281-889-9966
chambersdva@yahoo.com
www.tomrchambers.com


BIRTHPLACE

Nocona, Texas, U.S.A. (July, 19 1947)


EDUCATION

TEFL, i-to-i, Leeds, England, 2004
BS, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.A., 1969
Graduate, Austin High School, El Paso, Texas, U.S.A., 1965

Seminars/Workshops conducted:

"NASA Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission 2014/Space Weather, Raul Yzaguirre School for Success/Dublin ISD Student Digital Art Workshop", ePals,TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] 2013 Conference, Austin, Texas, February 6, 2013.

Technology and Creativity in the Classroom, Science Conference, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., February 18, 2012.

MEE [Motivate, Engage, Empower]: Technology and Creativity in the Classroom, TATN [Technology Applications Teacher Network], TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] Conference, Austin, Texas, February 7 [conference: February 6-10, 2012], 2012.

MEE [Motivate, Engage, Empower]: Technology and Creativity in the Classroom, Reading and Writing Conference, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., November 3, 2011.

Visualizations of Core Subject Content for Greater Understanding and Retention [8-hour workshop], ISTE [International Society of Technology for Education] 2011 Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 25 - 29, 2011 [note: accepted only].

Technology and Creativity in the Classroom, Science Conference, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., February 19, 2011.

Technology and Creativity in the Classroom, Science Conference, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., February 20, 2010.

Workshops/Conferences attended:

TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] 2013 Conference, Austin, Texas, February 4 - 8, 2013.

Science Conference, Region 4 Education Service CenterHouston, Texas, February 18, 2012.

TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] 2012 Conference, Austin, Texas, February 6 - 10, 2012.

Reading and Writing Conference, Region 4 Education Service CenterHouston, Texas, November 3, 2011.

ISTE [International Society of Technology for Education] 2011 Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 25 - 29, 2011.

Science Conference, Region 4 Education Service CenterHouston, Texas, February 19, 2011.

TCEA [Texas Computer Education Association] 2011 Conference, Austin, Texas, February 7 - 11, 2011.

ISTE [International Society of Technology for Education] 2010 Conference, Denver, Colorado, June 27 - 30, 2010.

Science Conference, Region 4 Education Service CenterHouston, Texas, February 20, 2010.

Staff Development Training/Professional Development, Raul Yzaguirre School For Success, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., August 10-21, 2009 [certificate].

Photoshop, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., March 26, 2009 [certificate].

Infinity Project For Middle Schools, Professional Development Institute, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., August 11-15, 2008 [certificate].

Layered Curriculum, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., March 6-7, 2008 [certificate].

Positive Behavior Support: Individual Interventions, Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., February 1 and 15, 2008 [certificate].

Staff Development Training/Professional Development, Raul Yzaguirre School For Success, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., January 2-4, 2008 [certificate].


EMPLOYMENT

2007-2013: Teacher, Technology Applications, College Prep Academy, Raul Yzaguirre School For Success, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.: Technology Applications for middle school students (7th-8th); after school programming ["Power Time"] ... Digital Photography, Digital/New Media Art and Broadcasting.

2005-2007: Visiting Lecturer, Digital/New Media Art, Fine Arts Department, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China: digital/new media art for art majors; curatorial/exhibitions; teacher training.

2003-2005.: Teacher, English, Foreign Languages Department, Sheng Da College, Zhengzhou, China: credit oral and writing classes for English majors (sophomores); social corners; speech editing and coaching; and advisor for Angel Photography Club.

2000-2003: Teacher - English, YBM/ELS, Daegu, South Korea: English instruction (beginning through advanced levels) for university students and working professionals.

1999-2000: Teacher, English/American Culture, Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea: credit class for English majors (freshmen); SISA Foreign Language Institute, Changwon, South Korea: English instruction (beginning through advanced levels) for middle/high school students, university students and working professionals [also on-site instruction/editing at LG-Otis, Dongseo Foods]; Oxford Academy, Cheongju, South Korea: English instruction (beginning through advanced levels) for middle/high school students, university students and working professionals [also on-site instruction/editing, Tupperware Korea, Cheongju].

1998-1999: Consultant, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.: Internet; Prototype development; Web design; media and communications.

1996-1998: Teacher - English, YBM/ELS Yeoksam, Seoul, South Korea ? YBM/ELS, Gwangju, South Korea: English instruction (beginning through advanced levels) for university students and working professionals; English curriculum design/club activities; initiation and utilization of Village Voice, an ELS student journal, as a club activity to improve writing and discussion skills; initiation and utilization of Talkin American' as a club activity to familiarize the students with informal English in America; initiation and utilization of Interactive English as a club activity to improve communication skills via E-mail and group discussion of stories (information) accessed via the Net/Web.

1992-1996: Institutional/Community Developer, Peace Corps Volunteer, United States Peace Corps, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa: Primary assignment: Staff training, development and grant proposal writing; computerization setup for information databases; marketing/promotions; public programming; exhibitions (curatorial); workshops. Secondary project I - photojournalism and fine arts photography curriculum design/teaching (The McEwen Photographic Studio) for African school leavers; grant proposal writing; exhibitions (Moments In Time/II/III). Secondary project II - community development to setup a program, Street Kids In Action, to offer educational/vocational opportunities to children at-risk; grant proposal writing.

1985-1992: Media/Communications Officer, Executive Office of the Mayor, City of Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Political and documentary photography; project development; public programming (exhibitions); public relations; marketing; community outreach (Polaroid workshops for at-risk, inner-City youth); grant proposal writing; management.

1984-1985: Manager, Photo, Radio and TV, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Photojournalism for University newspaper; documentary; slide presentations; displays; intern instruction and supervision; management.

1980-1984: Manager, Educational Media Services, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, U.S.A.: Medical photography; photojournalism for newspapers and reports; documentary; project development; presentations; seminars for media/communications professionals; supervision (staff of four).

1979-1980: Teacher/Advisor, Crosbyton High School, Crosbyton, Texas, U.S.A. (science and photojournalism/journalism for school newspaper).

1973-1979: Research Associate, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, U.S.A. (research and scientific photography).

1969-1973: Research Analyst, Brown and Root-Northrop, NASA (Apollo Program) Houston, Texas, U.S.A. (research and scientific photography).


COMPUTER SKILLS [MAC and PC]

Microsoft Word/Publisher/PowerPoint/Excel; Adobe Photoshop/Imageready/Illustrator; Paintshop Pro; Corel Photo-Paint; GIMP; Gif Construction; Gif Animator LE; Flash; Director; Dreamweaver; Fireworks; Final Cut Pro; Adobe Premiere; Wavepad; Audacity.

Internet: Web 2.0 Tools; website design - prototypes [HTML]; marketing; navigation: IE, Netscape, Safari, Firefox, Chrome; blogs/nings.


PANELS/BOARDS

Advisor, Academy of Electronic Arts (based in New Delhi, India), 2005 - present.

Executive Committee Member, IDAA (International Digital Art Award) (based in Australia), 2001 - 2005.

Panelist, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. (Determined funding for Artists in Education/Residence grants for Rhode Island Public Schools.), 1987.

Panelist, State Commission on the Arts, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A. (Determined funding for Artists in Education/Residence grants for Connecticut Public Schools.), 1989.

Board Member, Rhode Island Arts Advocates [RI Citizens for the Arts], Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. (Policy decisions; public relations/promotions; marketing; spokesperson.), 1986-1990.

Advisory Board Member, Metro Arts/Smith Hill Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. (Policy decisions; project development; public programming; workshops for at-risk, inner-City youth; conducted a Metro Arts Performance Night at City Hall (Providence)), 1986-1990.


AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/CITATIONS/COMMENDATIONS

Nomination, Library of Congress Literacy Award/The David M. Rubenstein Prize, 2013.

Honorable Mention award [in recognition of producing high quality lesson plans], Adobe Education Exchange [October, 2011].

ePals Exemplary Teacher Award [in recognition of outstanding achievements as an ePals educator], ePals, Inc. [September, 2011].

Learning Through the Arts Award [In recognition of excellence and innovation in education as exemplified by Vocabulary Building Through Digital Art; an exceptional project which integrates collaboration, global awareness, and digital skills], ePals, Inc. [June, 2010].

Certificate of Recognition [for commitment and dedication to teaching], Tejano Center For Community Concerns, Raul Yzaguirre School For Success, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., [2008-2009], May 15, 2009.

New Teacher of the Year Award (work ethic, significant teaching contributions [technology applications and after-school programming (digital photography, digital/new media art)], rapport with students and staff), Tejano Center For Community Concern, Raul Yzaguirre School For Success, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., 2007 - 2008.

Certificate of Honor (teaching and promotions contributions), Fine Arts Department, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China, 2005 - 2007.

Commendation (teaching contributions), Foreign Languages Department, Sheng Da College, Zhengzhou, China, 2003 - 2005.

Commendation (institutional and community development), United States Peace Corps, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1995.

Community Leadership Award (youth development), Metro Arts/Smith Hill Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1991.

Youth Leadership Award (youth development), Metro Arts/Smith Hill Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1991.

Mayor's Proclamation (Hot City project - public programming), City of Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1989

Mayor's Citation (community work - youth development), City of Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1989.

Youth Leadership Award (youth development), Metro Arts/Smith Hill Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1988.

Commendation (promotions), First Night Providence, City of Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1988.

Governor's Proclamation (Descendants 350 project - public programming), Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., 1988.

Commendation (communications work with high schoolstudents - Crosbyton High School, Crosbyton, Texas, U.S.A.), Region 17 Education Services Center, Lubbock, Texas, U.S.A., 1980.

State Award (journalism and photojournalism for high school newspaper - adviser to students, Crosbyton High School, Crosbyton, Texas, U.S.A.), Lubbock, Texas, U.S.A., 1980.

Award of Highest Merit (public programming and coordination of July Fourth Event), Houston Jaycees, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., 1978.

First Place Award (photomicrography), BioCommunications Association, Galveston, Texas, U.S.A., 1974.

First Place Award (best technical paper published in a national scientific journal, LAS), AALAS, Houston, Texas, U.S.A., 1971.