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Russ Howell
Biographical Outline
EDUCATION:
* MASTERS DEGREE - May 1987
California State University, Long Beach
Thesis: Computer Applications for Education
* TEACHING CREDENTIAL - January 1985
California State University, Long Beach
Clear Single Subject Credential
* BACHELOR'S DEGREE - June 1979
California State University, Long Beach
Major: Physical Education
* ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - June 1973
Long Beach City College - June 1973
Major: Mathematics
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Judo:
1967 Southern California State Championships:
1st in Division - Member of winning team.
* SkateBoarding:
1st Place: 1975 Long Beach City Championships
1st Place: 1975 California State Championships
1st Place: 1975 United States National Championships
1st Place: 1976 World Invitational Championships
1st Place: 1977 World Open Championships
* Roller Skating:
1st Place: 1979 Outdoor National Roller Skating
Freestyle Championships
* World Records:
Guinness: 1977 - Most Skateboard Spins=35. (Personal Best=163)
Guinness: 1977 - Longest Skateboard Handstand.
* Books Published:
1975: "Handbook of Freestyle Skateboard Tricks"
Cowboy Star Publications, Wilmington, California
1975: "Skateboard: Techniques, Safety, & Maintenance"
Ure Smith Publishing, Sydney, Australia
1975: "All You Need To Know About Skateboards
Ure Smith Publishing, Sydney, Australia
TELEVISION APPEARANCES:
* Johnny Carson Show September 1975
* Tom Snyder Show June 1976
* Good Morning America Show June 1976
* Ralph Story LA Show August 1976
* To Tell The Truth Show September 1976
* Movies & Commercials:
Stuntwork in Three Hollywood Action Films
"Hard Ticket To Hawaii" by Andy Sidaris (1986)
"Seven" by Andy Sidaris (1977)
"Record City" with Michael Callan and Ruth Buzzy
Pepsi commercial shown in Australia only.
Chrysler/Plymouth commercial shown in Mid-West only.
Grentec Skateboard commercial shown nationally
in United States.
Appearances in several 1975-1978 Surf/Skate Films
Movie Appearances
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TRAVEL:
United States Hawaii Alaska Korea
England Germany France Belgium
Canada Australia Peru Japan
EXPERIENCE:
1984 Developed and Taught a Computer Skills Class
for the Long Beach Computer User's Group.
The course was taught on Commodore-64 machines
and covered: DOS, Word Processing, Publishing,
and the use of various Utilities.
1985 COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: IBM, Apple, Commodore
Development of training seminars on all systems.
Consultant for school and teacher computer needs.
Trained office staff for accounting/record keeping.
1985 SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS: April 1985 - June 1987
Long Beach & Los Alamitos School Districts (Grades 6-12)
1986 COMPUTER SEMINAR INSTRUCTOR: July 1986
Los Alamitos Unified School District
Developed a computer-applications training program
for teachers to enhance personal computing skills
1986 Developed and Taught a Computer Seminar for Teachers
as part of the requirements for my Master's Degree.
The seminar included lessons on: Word Processing,
Spread Sheet Analysis, Data Base Management,
and various Teacher Utilities.
1987 -1988 Taught Computer Elective Classes for
Calvary Chapel of Downey School.
Apple IIC-IIe computers were used and the course
covered: DOS, Appleworks Word Processing,
BASIC Programming, Graphics Programming, and LOGO.
1987 6TH GRADE & COMPUTER TEACHER: September 1987 - June 1988
Taught Math, English, Reading, History, Science,
Language, and Computer elective
(BASIC, Word Processing, Logo)
Calvary Chapel Christian School of Downey (310) 803-6556
1988 COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SALESMAN: October 1988 - May 1989
with various questions relating to their hardware
and software. Developed reference sheet handouts
for customer support.
Electronics Boutique in Lakewood Mall: (310) 634-6354
1989 -1991 MATH AND COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR: September 1989 - June 1991
Taught Grades 7-10 Math including Algebra and Geometry.
Also Taught Computer elective.
Apple IIC-IIe computers were used and the course
covered: DOS, Appleworks Word Processing,
BASIC Programming, Graphics Programming, and LOGO.
Set up Budget Analysis Program for Administration.
Wrote Teacher Utilities Package.
Trained Office Personnel on IBM System Use:
1) Word Perfect 5.0
2) Q&A Data Base for:
a) Student Records
b) Tuition Invoicing
3) Lotus 1-2-3 for Budget Analysis
Calvary Chapel Christian School - Downey (310) 803-6556
1991 MATH AND COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR: September 1991 - June 1992
Designed Course Content and Taught an Introduction
to Computer Robotics Class (LEGO/LOGO and Hyper-Studio)
using Apple IIGS computers.
Also taught Math for grade 7.
Also Taught a Teacher In-Service class
on how to integrate computers into the classroom.
Bancroft Middle School in Long Beach (310) 425-7461
1992 -1993 Volunteered Training and Support
within the Boise School District during
their conversion from Apple to IBM.
Served consistently at Liberty Elementary
and White Pine Elementary Schools.
Helped Administrators and teachers learn
the PC format.
1995 -2003 Volunteered to teach computer classes for
Boise's Community Education Program.
Developed course content and class syllabus for
DOS 6.22, Windows 3.1, Win95, Win98, Computer Graphics,
HTML WebPage Design, CD Music Creation.
Currently teaching these classes with Community Education.
Community Education Office Phone: (208) 338-3525
2002- Web Site Design Company Started
Create and Maintain both Private and Commercial Sites
2003 -2004 ArrowRock Private School
Taught Computer Course to High-IQ Scoring Children
September 2003 - June 2004
2003- Media Presentations
Set Up Media Shows in the local Boise area
Hardware Set Up and PowerPoint Presentation Development
2005 Oct-Nov: Anser Charter School, Boise, Idaho
Taught Web Site Design Class and Computer Graphics Class
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