David Tamori taught at Oroville High School for more than thirty-seven years, teaching drawing, 2D design, 3D design, and jewelry making. He supervised more than thirty student teachers. Tamori received the National Art Educators Association Award for Outstanding Secondary Art Educator in the pacific region and the California Art Educators Award for Outstanding Secondary School Visual Art Educator. He served on the development committees for the Praxis, and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and as a member of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Bias Review Committee. Tamori is a consultant for the College Board Advanced Placement Art and Design Program, in the Western states region.