Aaron Japzon Email & Phone Number

Napa, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

-Developed a curriculum that taught youth from 12-15 years old about filmmaking history and concepts via lessons and weekly hands-on activities. -Filmmakers were given a project at the end of the program that required them to use all the knowledge they’ve gained in a 1-2 minute video about their experience in San Francisco. -Filmmakers would use the knowledge in weekly exercises in group activities that involved professional camera gear.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Developed an understanding of the creative side of pre-production for 3 months-Collaborated with peers and clients to develop a creative concept that fit the needs of the client and brand-Worked with multiple clients like Google, Target, and other brands

San Francisco Bay Area

Learned all aspects of filmmaking from history to actual production via actual productions and produced BAYCAT's annual original content.-Director for "BAYCAT's Fall 2021 Internship Recap" project, highlighting the growth of the interns.-Cinematographer up-and-coming Bay Area rapper, Infamous Taz's "Element" music video. -Assistant Editor for First 5 California promotional video -Camera Operator for "San Francisco's Peace Institute: Flowers On The Road" video-Production Assistant for the Golden State Warriors video, "Golden Rules" for LGBTQ+ night

-Created a math support curriculum that focused on grades, 6th, 7th, and 9th that allowed students to seek support on homework and classwork assignments from their regular math classes through various engaging activities and minimal lectures.-Created a film studies curriculum that focused on the history of Cinema and showed examples of early Cinema and showed how they paved the way for Cinema today.-In addition to being a math and film studies teacher, I also had my own Advisory class that focused on having extra time to do homework or projects and a space to ask for help from their peers or myself.

Vallejo, California, United States

-Provided support in all subjects for 6th-8th graders through a virtual (Fall semester) and hybrid (Spring semester) environment.-Proficiently used the Summit Learning platform to make sure students are on task with their assignments, projects, and attendance throughout the year. -Provided a 1-on-1 mentoring session for all my students that focuses on understanding them on a personal level so that I am able to offer support in any way possible to ensure their success.-Maintained a constant and detailed relationship with their teachers and parents to make sure the students needs are met.

Vallejo, California, United States

-Provided extra support during live instruction in multiple math subjects from Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, and Geometry.-Managed a system where students teach other students that are in need of help first, then come to me last to encourage peer-to-peer communication.-Maintained adequate and detailed communication between students, teachers, and parents to make sure all parties are aware of what support is being distributed and the results.-Provided a 1-on-1 mentoring session with students from Griffin Academy to provide support with personal and academic endeavors.

Benicia, California, United States

Vallejo, California, United States

Bachelor'S Degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Minor, Asian-American Studies