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Jason Thomas

Jason Thomas

TEACHER-MEDIA, TV PRODUCTION, PHOTO & FILMMAKING

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VISUAL MEDIA TEACHER AT OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL

  • Education

    • ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

      2002 - 2004
      ASSOCIATES OF ARTS STUDIO ARTS

      Activities and Societies: DEANS LIST

    • OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL

      1999 - 2002
      DIPLOMA

    • Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

      2004 - 2007
      BA VISUAL ARTS

      MINOR: ART HISTORY

  • Experience

    • OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL-G.E.H.R.H.S.D.

      Oct 2005 - now
      TEACHER-MEDIA, TV PRODUCTION, PHOTO & FILMMAKING

      MEDIA 1: Teach the basics of media history, advertising, verbal and visual communication & beginners video/tv productionMEDIA 2: Teach intermediate tv/video production & oversee the production of a daily morning tv news showADVANCED MEDIA: Teach advanced media production techniques including portfolio development, film and commercial production, community outreach as well as event planning and live event production.DOCUMENTARIES-FILM & PHOTO:Teach the visual storytelling principles of documentary filmmaking and photography, and their relationship to the narrative of the human story.DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY:Teach the fundamentals associated with visual storytelling, art and industry of the photography world.CURRICULUM WRITING: Written comprehensive curriculum for courses of study including: "Media 1"​ "Media 2"​, "Documentaries:Film and Photo"​, "Digital Photography" and "CET-Career and Educational Technology".ACTIVITY ADVISOR: 2008-present: Media Club-Oversee club activity, fundraising and student operations in live events and video production. 2012-present: Yearbook- Oversee fundraising and student participation in the photography, layout and publication of the annual school yearbook.2014-present: Film Club- Oversee club activity, fundraising and enhancement of culture at the high school through film. 2015-present: Student Council- Collaborate with students and staff to plan school events2013-present: UGotBrains Champion School project co-advisor for the prevention of teen distracted drivingGUEST LECTURER:*Incorporating video production across multiple curriculum-Cedar Creek High School (2016)*Educational Technology workshop (Twitter and presentation tools)-Oakcrest High School (2015)*Film production/storytelling-Ocean County College (2014, 2015)DUAL CREDIT INSTRUCTOR:2013-Present: Teaching Advanced Media courses at Oakcrest in conjunction with Stockton University, enabling students to earn college credit after completing the course. Show less

    • JT MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS

      Sept 2012 - now
      MULTI-MEDIA VIDEO PRODUCER

      Executive Producer of a team of visual multimedia specialists that conceptualizes, shoots and edits various video productions which incorporate the use of original graphics, cinematography and unique digital editing techniques to deliver multimedia projects to clients on schedule. Clients range from businesses to community organizations as well as weddings, documentaries, commemorative events and celebrations.Services provided: Video production-*promotional/event video production*commercial production*corporate & training video production*wedding video and special event video productionMiscellaneous:*Event photography*Video format conversion to DVD (16mm, vhs, hi-8, vhs-c) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teacher of Art-NJ

      NJDOE

    • Teacher of TV Broadcasting-NJ

      NJDOE

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      Grant Winner: Ralph Martin Education Foundation Ralph Martin Education Foundation May 2017 $1200 award to purchase an aerial drone for the media program.
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      $750 GRANT RECIPIENT: DISTRACTED DRIVING PROGRAM NJ BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE "UGOTBRAINS"​ Dec 2016 Received "Champion School" recognition and a $750 grant to fund our community-wide distracted driving initiative focusing on "#PedestrianSafety".
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      TEACHER OF THE YEAR-OAKCREST H.S. G.E.H.R.H.S.D. BOE AND OAKCREST ADMINISTRATION Dec 2016 Recognized as the 2016 Governor's Educator of the Year at Oakcrest High School as selected by committee based on school and community nominations.
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      OAKCREST TEACHER OF THE MONTH OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL Nov 2016 Selected by Oakcrest staff as teacher of the month.
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      RALPH MARTIN GRANT RECIPIENT G.E.H.R.H.S.D. & RALPH MARTIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION May 2016 $1200 grant for the purchase of a sound recording booth and accessories for use in media classes TV recording studio.
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      $1000 GRANT: ALL-STATE COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAM ALL-STATE INSURANCE COMPANY Jan 2016 Received recognition and funding for being a community leader helping to promote safe driving for teenagers. Grant money funded our community-wide distracted driving initiative "Don't tweet from the driver's seat".
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      $750 GRANT RECIPIENT: DISTRACTED DRIVING PROGRAM NJ BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE "UGOT BRAINS"​ Dec 2015 Received "Champion School" recognition and a $750 grant to fund our community-wide distracted driving initiative titled "Don't tweet from the driver's seat".
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      OAKCREST TEACHER OF THE MONTH OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL Dec 2015 Selected by Oakcrest staff as teacher of the month
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      DRIVING SIMULATOR AWARD WINNER "U GOT BRAINS"-NJ BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE, NJ MANUFACTURERS Jun 2013 The media program collaborated with the health program at Oakcrest High School to develop a distracted driving awareness campaign for the "u got brains" organization. The campaign, entitled "get the message" featured video and radio public service announcements, original music, guest lectures, a share the keys program and more, garnering the support of the school and local community. For the success of the campaign, oakcrest was honored in freehold nj, with the presentation of a driving… Show more The media program collaborated with the health program at Oakcrest High School to develop a distracted driving awareness campaign for the "u got brains" organization. The campaign, entitled "get the message" featured video and radio public service announcements, original music, guest lectures, a share the keys program and more, garnering the support of the school and local community. For the success of the campaign, oakcrest was honored in freehold nj, with the presentation of a driving simulator valued $20,000. Show less
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      PIONEER AWARD WINNER ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEDIA PROGRAM May 2013 Recognized at an awards ceremony for excellence in media education and professional contributions to the media education field.
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      NEWSPAPER-FEATURE ARTICLE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY Dec 2012 Teachers Jason Thomas and Charles Lockwood III are recognized in the 12/8/2012 edition of the Press of Atlantic City for a short-documentary film about the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ. Read the article at: http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/sand-in-my-shoes-a-passion-for-the-steel-pier/article_55cd5ba9-ca53-5b58-9d9f-9d31974b68bd.html
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      ACME TEACHER OF THE MONTH ACME MARKETS, MAYS LANDING Dec 2011 Nominated by students at oakcrest high school as the teacher of the month and selected by acme executives for the month of december 2011.
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      RALPH MARTIN EDUCATION GRANT RECIPIENT G.E.H.R.H.S.D. AND THE RALPH MARTIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION May 2009 Received a classroom grant in the amount of $900.00 from the Ralph Martin Education Foundation for the project titled "saving space".
    • Awarded to Jason Thomas
      OAKCREST TEACHER OF THE MONTH OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL Dec 2008 Selected by Oakcrest H.S. administration as teacher of the month.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advisor

      Issued by Oakcrest Media Club Adopt-A-Road on Mar 2011
      Oakcrest Media Club Adopt-A-RoadAssociated with Jason Thomas

    • Program co-advisor

      Issued by Oakcrest UGotBrains Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign on Sept 2013
      Oakcrest UGotBrains Distracted Driving Awareness CampaignAssociated with Jason Thomas