Computer skills teacher with experience in film/tv/video/broadcasting, serving Upper Valley families in New Hampshire and Vermont!

Jordan's resume

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Film and TV Communications Studies (December 2005)
The University of Memphis – Memphis, TN

Advanced Film Production, Film/Video Communications Studies (Summer 2005)
New York Film Academy – Hollywood, CA

Broadcast Journalist, Radio, Print, TV Correspondent (February 2009)
Defense Information School – Fort George G. Meade, MD


EXPERIENCE

New York City Department of Education Brooklyn, New York
CTE Teacher / Media Communications May 2013 – present
Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate to the interests of the students
Guide the learning process toward achievement of goals and objectives as indicated by the NYC DOE
Teaching students in the following areas: Social Media, Video Production, Voice Announcing, Adobe, Google Creative Suite, Career and Finance Management, Advertising, Citizenship, and more
Completed successful DonorsChoose.org fundraiser for a school audio booth


Army National Guard The States of California and Kansas
Broadcast Specialist August 2006 – March 2010
Research, produce and disseminate information through news releases, and broadcast productions
Perform as writer, reporter, editor, videographer, producer, and host in radio and television productions
Maintain assigned video and audio equipment, vehicles and generators
Qualified as a newscaster, disc jockey, writer, director, producer, editor and correspondent

Warner Bros & NBCUniversal Los Angeles, California
Production Assistant March 2007 – March 2009
Provide support to crews while a movie is being made
Escort talent, crowd control, and lockup giving out schedules or scripts, collecting paperwork
Assist with labeling, collecting and organizing wardrobes
Delivering film to various locations and managing extras
Conduct crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lockdown sets, etc
Drive off-site to collect or ship packages, and handing out scripts

New York Film Academy Hollywood, California
Production Intern May 2005 – August 2005
Write original screenplays for Mastercard Priceless Experience television spots
Pitch screenplays to studio executives, scout locations, as well as conduct talent auditions
Handle and setup movie production equipment on the Universal Studios backlot
Digitized daily footage and log media from over 50 student filmmakers
Direct and shoot professional digital footage for Mastercard Priceless Experience television spots
Used Final Cut Pro to edit images and sound in order to create finished short films


Quantum Opportunities Program Cleveland, Ohio Video Music and Production Crew Fall 1997 – Summer 1999
Took the lead in editing, set design, writing, lighting, and the filming process
Used several locations throughout the Cleveland Metro area for filming
Contributed four original songs that were used to create four music videos

Varsity Tutors New York, New York Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional February 2016 – present
Prepare lessons, and assign and correct homework
Provide one-on-one educational assistance to elementary and secondary school students or to adults
Evaluate students' progress and discuss the results with students and/or their parents
Prepare invoices and receipts for students or parents

CAMBA New York, New York
Middle School Group Leader August 2012 – 2016
Plan and lead activities that strengthen students' literacy, math, science, and social skills
Provide social-emotional support to help students succeed in junior high school
Lead a club focused on exposing elementary students to aspects of visual art and art history
Perform classroom maintenance and instructional duties including logging behavior, security, and attendance

Twitter New York, New York Digital Media Review Temp April 2012 – Aug 2012
Compiled detailed descriptions of data findings using rating scales and complex categorization
Performed clerical duties including logging system errors, anomalies, and performance opportunities
Monitor and investigate social media trends occurring within entertainment, politics, and world news
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system

Margaret K. Lewis School in Millville Panama City, FL
Paraprofessional January 2011 – March 2012
Provide instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to students with special needs
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ activities and behaviors
Monitored work, corrected papers, and supervised curriculum-based testing as assigned by the staff
Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills

Comcast Cable Panama City, FL
Warehouse Assistant – Equipment Warehouse and Technician Dispatch July 2010 – January 2011
Accurately input equipment and inventory transactions into appropriate info management systems
Handled shipping and receiving responsibilities such as packing and preparing items for shipment, loading and unloading trucks, and inspecting and documenting received materials
Provided quality Customer service by effectively communicating with customers to answer questions, locates merchandise, and provided assistance concerning prices and product availability
Communicated with others to effectively exchange information; received and gave direction; effectively worked as part of a team by responding to assistance requests throughout the facility


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Diversity Awareness Initiative for Students (DAIS) Volunteer
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) member and conference attendee
Work-Based Learn Coordinator (unofficial)
New York State Teaching Examinations - Liberal Arts & Sciences Test (LAST) score 288/300
Completed additional CLEP courses in Educational Psychology 6 credit hours
Instructional Practices in Special Education for Middle and High School 4.0 3 credit hours
Children Of Promise NYC Volunteer (Mentor)
Small Business Owner (Brooklyn, NY)
Touch Typing, QWERTY keyboard, and 42 wpm 100% accuracy
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training Program Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification
New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Apps suite, Skedula, Adobe Illustrator, FL Studio, Final Draft, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Spark, Trakax, Scratch, Snapchat, Quizizz, PearDeck, Nearpod, Stykz, TikTok, etc