Darien L. Fripps
DIGITAL MEDIA EDUCATOR
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced Digital Media Instructor making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction as needed. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Media Production Instructor,CTE
School District Of Philadelphia, West Phila HS
08.2022 - Current
- Adobe Suite Certification: Certified scholars in Adobe Creative Suite production.
- News Program Development: Created and launched the West Philadelphia news program.
- Website Management: Updated and maintained the school's website.
- HTML Instruction: Pioneered HTML web design instruction as the first teacher.
Computer Technology Teacher
Belmont Charter Highschool
08.2017 - Current
- Led classes on Google Chromebook and Intel and AMD based machines.
- Implemented lessons on Hardware and Software, Non Linear Video Editing, Audio Production, Google Office Suite, PhotoShop, Coding, Java Script, and HTML.
- I created customized curriculum for High school students; Implemented technology strategies for teachers and leadership staff.
- Recognized by school administrative staff for making an elective class a respected part of the school curriculum
- Created technology tools for other teachers
- First teacher to successfully have entire student body use their personal accounts for Google Classroom
Owner/Editor
Provided Media/On the Beat
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: https://vimeo.com/187126923
- Produced high-end quality videos with rapid turnaround;
- Writer, producer, director and editor for video productions;
- Coordinator of cinematography and audio capture;
- Consultation and collaboration with client for story board design;
- Live music event Coordinator;
- Video blog contributor
- Https://vimeo.com/187126923
- Created and met budgets and schedules for video projects
- Coordinating large crews for efficient on site footage capture
- Successfully manage multiple locations with different crews simultaneously
- Organize event staff and security for operation of events and live performances.
- Maintained consistency and accuracy for future scheduled events.
Computer Technology Teacher
Harrity Upper Mastery Charter
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Led classes on Google Chromebooks; Implemented lessons on Google Docs; created customized curriculum for middle school students; Taught teachers how to use Google Online Education Suite
- Recognized by school administrative staff for making an elective class a respected part of the school curriculum
- Created technology tools for other teachers
Video Services Coordinator
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Created educational and training videos for several departments;
- Supported interactive in-patient television and RF network for the hospital televisions;
- Updated multiple departments' intranet sites;
- Created content for digital signage marquee display;
- Maintained department financial records;
- Managed one direct report.
- Custom built computers to improve department efficiency
- Streamlined the process for archiving, reproducing and distributing current and legacy video and other media
- Implemented ticket system for TV repair requests
- Praised by Chief Nursing Officer for producing high quality staff recognition video with efficient turnaround
Education and Technology Coordinator
Penn Medicine Academy
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Produced video/graphics/photography in conjunction with Instructional Designers to create e-learning courses;
- Managed teams and casts for film productions, voice talent, music scoring, and photography projects;
- Developed curriculum and acted as lead instructor for e-Management software training course;
- Provided direct onsite support for technology issues;
- Coordinated day to day A/V operations and preventative maintenance for the Center for Innovation and Learning classrooms and conference rooms.
- Personally recognized by the Vice President of Organizational Development and Chief Human Resources Officer of Penn Medicine for making high end quality films and other media projects
- Directly responsible for negotiating contracts for audiovisual integrator services, saving the health system over $25,000
- Established check-in-and-out software system to track equipment
- Cultivated strong relationships with third party vendors
Documentary Director & Lead Editor
University of Pennsylvania
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Organized filming staff and production team to capture footage of the largest-to-date annual national youth led food rally;
- Oversaw story line, script writing and editing process of film;
- Arranged, composed, and performed all original music and score of the film;
- Controlled cinematography and photography of event;
- Co-engineered studio recordings for film;
- Assisted in students receiving college credit for film projects.
- Video and music for this project has been used throughout the United States
- Contributed to unprecedented historic media event
Computer Technology Teacher
World Communications Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Taught classes on the origins of technology and basics of computer hardware and software;
- Created customized curriculum for middle and high school students;
- Collaborated with other teachers to create the schools first cross curriculum initiative.
- Recognized by school administrative staff for making an elective class a respected part of the school curriculum
- Assisted with audio/video support of the school performances
- Led an afterschool program with students to produce music, websites, professional recording, and photography (HipHopLivesNOW.org)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Mass Media
Temple University
Philadelphia, PAPC FUNDAMENTALS - A+ Certification Training
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PASkills
Class instruction
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Classroom management
Certification
ICDL: Certified in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and foundational IT skills (troubleshooting, software install)
Timeline
Digital Media Production Instructor,CTE
School District Of Philadelphia, West Phila HS
08.2022 - Current
Computer Technology Teacher
Belmont Charter Highschool
08.2017 - Current
Computer Technology Teacher
Harrity Upper Mastery Charter
08.2017 - 08.2018
Owner/Editor
Provided Media/On the Beat
01.2015 - Current
Video Services Coordinator
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
04.2014 - 09.2014
ICDL: Certified in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and foundational IT skills (troubleshooting, software install)
11-2013
Education and Technology Coordinator
Penn Medicine Academy
02.2012 - 04.2014
Documentary Director & Lead Editor
University of Pennsylvania
05.2011 - 02.2012
Computer Technology Teacher
World Communications Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2011
PC FUNDAMENTALS - A+ Certification Training
Peirce College
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Mass Media
Temple University
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