Communications Education

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I have fine-tuned and further developed technology skills for distance learning, utilizing a host of applications and resources. 

• Loom Pro for Educators and Screencastify for camera/screen recording
• ZOOM, Adobe Connect and Google Meet Video Conferencing
• Google Classroom, Schoology, Edmodo, Brightspace and PowerSchool Learning
• Canva, Soundtrap, ClipChamp and WeVideo for online media creation and editing.
• EdPuzzle, FlipGrid, Quizizz, Kahoot, Quizlet and more for interactive instruction.

As a Google Level 2 Certified Educator, I have extensive experience with the Google Applications platform. 

• Student Instruction
• Teacher Training

A future goal is to become a Google Certified Trainer. Presently, I am completing coursework through Coursera for the IT Support Professional Certificate by Google. 

As an educator, I have instructed various media production courses at the high school level for five years, and advised three student film groups whom participated in the  Southeast Pennsylvania Teen Film Makers Showcase in 2019 and 2020, for which I am the Educational Director.   

• Both Short Films Accepted: 2019 
• Best Screenplay Award Winner: 2020
• Six Entries Accepted: 2022

Filmmaking Enrichment Program

In 2023 we premiered the first season of the Filmmaking Enrichment Program in East Goshen Township. Eight fillmmakers from the region worked to develop film from concept to final video and two were accepted with automatic entries into the SE Pennsylvania Teen Filmmaker's Showcase. 

 Familiarity with various video and audio editing platforms across Mac, Windows and Linux Systems:

• Clip Champ, WeVideo, Soundtrap
• Garageband and Mainstage (Mac Audio Editing)
• iMovie, Final Cut ProX (Mac Video Editing)
• Audacity (Open Source)
• Adobe Premiere Pro (Windows, Linux Compatible with additional add-on)
• Adobe Rush (Windows, Linux Compatible with additional add-on)
• Adobe After Effects (Windows, Linux Compatible with additional add-on)

As the trainer, and advisor of a Morning News program in my previous role, I cross-trained students in the following areas of our crew:

• Teleprompter Operator, using PromptDog and Magicue Teleprompter
• Daily Anchors, using Magicue Teleprompter and Audio Technica Pro 70 Lav Mics
• Audio Technician, using BEHRINGER 12 Mixer
• Content Producer, using Wirecast Pro on 27" iMac Pro   
• Floor Manager, cuing broadcast technicians and talent
• Studio Camera: Panasonic DC-GH5 with Lumix G 25mm Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds H-H025K Lens via Magewell USB Capture HDMI Converter

In my current role, we are evaluating technological updates to the studio, and presently train students in the following areas of our crew:

• Teleprompter Operator, using Teleprompter and Magicue Teleprompter
• Daily Anchor,  using Magicue Teleprompter and Audio Technica Pro 70 Lav Mics
• Content Producer, using Tricaster Educational Edition
• Floor Manager, overseeing all aspects of production
• Studio Cameras: JVC 4k Cam

We are currently expanding to live event production.

Due to my technological savvy and familiarity with multiple educational platforms, I have trained staff in the following areas:

• MyLearningPlan (Frontline Evaluation System)
• Google Classroom
• Schoology LMS
• PowerSchool Learning LMS
• Google Drive
• PowerSchool Admin Reports Engine
• Google Chrome Extensions: Screencastify, VolumeMaster, LOOM
• iMovie and Garageband
• Presentation Softwares: Prezi, PowerPoint, SlideShare, Keynote
• Nearpod
• EdPuzzle
• and many more!