Garrett D. Jennings
470 Lenox Ave. Apt. 1t New York, New York 10037 * (617) 308-3855 * Garrett.Jennings@nyu.edu
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY), New York, NY 01/2015-Present
Writing Assistant & Instructor at BMCC CUNY Start
- Attend weekly CUNY Start professional development staff meetings to become familiar with curriculum, learning procedures, assignments and goals
- Tutor and mentor CUNY Start incoming college students individually and in small groups with academic writing assignments
- Offer constructive instructions on students CATW essays to encourage development and revision
- Perform duties assigned by instructor, including class preparation, lesson plans, taking attendance, keeping track of student assignments, and setting up the classroom
NYC Department of Education, New York, NY 09/2013-Present
Career and Technical Education Substitute Teacher
- Execute 3 lesson plans daily and create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Enforce school procedures and regulations to ensure a safe classroom environment
- Employ diverse instructional methods and materials to enhance classroom learning based on student individual needs
The New York Public Library, New York, NY 06/2015-01/2016
Social Media & Computer Technology Teacher
- Developed engaging multimedia lesson plans daily using interactive technologies such as Tackk and Edmodo to improve literacy
- Used Edmodo an educational website to share content, quizzes and assignments
- Cultivated positive relationships with urban ELL teens to foster their academic, social, emotional growth
- Created social intergrated content in Tackk that is creative and engaging for students to share
- Assisted 26 students as they brainstormed and created digital multi-media projects such as Prezi’s, blogs, video, photographs, short documentaries and podcasts
- Assisted students between the ages of 19-24 on researching social media, computer technology and cultural intuitions in New York City and issues on teen identity
The New York Public Library, New York, NY 09/2014-06/2015
Enrichment Zone Tutor
- Developed positive relationships with students that foster their academic unit plan and personal growth
- Advised and coached one-on-one or in small groups with students to provide them with homework help and academic tutoring to improve their understanding of math, reading, social studies and/or science, at all levels
- Collaborated with Lead Tutor to discuss student progress and planning needs
- Monitored students and maintained a safe learning environment during program activities
Creative Art Works, New York, NY 05/2014-08/2014
Teaching Artist Assistant
- Provided artistic and educational support to the Teaching Artist
- Supervised 12 at risk teenagers in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and interns
- Educated and mentored students on artistic skills and professional development while using work-based learning programs such as resume workshops
- Implemented three art education lessons daily to create concepts and client presentation for NYC Family Court
- Provided a weekly synopsis to the Site Manager about the NYC Family Court mural project
- Assisted the youth in presentations, artist statements, bios and interviewing skills
University of Bridgeport Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, Bridgeport, CT 02/2014
Guest Lecturer
- Assigned scholarly articles related to the graphic design industry for students to read
- Created an engaging interactive PowerPoint presentation on graphic art industry
- Partnered with Program Director to develop/generate ideas for the class lesson
MULTI-MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Print Production Manager (Freelance), DEUTSCH NY, New York, NY 02/2013 – 05/2013
- Interfaced seamlessly with Art Directors and Account Service to develop concepts for PNC Bank and Microsoft
- Established and prepared overall project specifications and production schedules
- Bid and negotiated pricing to ensure top quality at best value
Digital Asset Production Coordinator, G2 WORLDWIDE, New York, NY 05/2012 – 02/2013
- Assisted with the mechanical development for 4 import brands: Dos Equis, New Castle Brown Ale, Strongbow and Beers of Mexico
- Organized and profiled Heineken’s creative digital assets for distributors on the Heineken tool kit
Pre-press Coordinator, HILL/HOLLIDAY, Boston, MA 09/2007 - 02/2010
- Managed budgeting and inventory for all pre-press materials used within the Digital Retouching and Studio departments
- Exported high-resolution print ads to national publications and print vendors via FTP applications & various ad portal programs
EDUCATION
New York University, School of Professional Studies, New York, NY
Master of Graphic Communications Management, GPA 3.75/4.0 2013
AWARDS: New York University PRISM Award Recipient
New York University DRUPA Global Internship Recipient
Emerson College, Boston, MA 2003
Bachelors of Arts, Visual and Media Arts
CERTIFICATION
- Transitional A Certificate, Media Communications 7-12 2016
- Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs Extensions 7-12 2016
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Print Production, E-Learning, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Web Design, Technology Integration, InDesign, Sound Recording, and Photoshop
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
UFT CTE Chapter Member, “FAD Friends of the High School of Art and Design (FAD)”