Overview
Work History
Education
Summary
Timeline

JASON PITTMAN

Teacher
Springfield,IL

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Ball-Chatham School District, Ball Elementary School
Chatham, IL
01.2022 - Current

Every day, I go to the office and am told where I go.

1st - 4th. P.E., Music, Art, Special Ed. Library

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Baseball Manager

Forsyth Youth League - Decatur Park District
Decatur, IL
04.2018 - Current
  • I have managed my son’s baseball teams for 7 years
  • My players have made amazing strides and many have moved on to competitive travel leagues.
  • Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
  • Conducted two 120-minute practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
  • Planned activities such as parent's night, banquets, and awards ceremonies.
  • Created and organized a progressive training program for each specific position.
  • Developed a profound sense of team belonging throughout the season.

Teleprompter Operator

Speak Easy Teleprompters
Chicago, IL
12.2004 - 06.2022
  • Teleprompter setup and operation for professional video productions, live events, and webcasts
  • Clients include Walgreens, United Airlines, Marvel Films, NHL, NBA, ESPN, CNN, Abbott Labs,
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful, and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

Substitute Teacher

Oakdale Elementary
Normal, IL
10.2019 - 05.2021

My first substitute position.

  • Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Video Producer / Business Owner

Pittman Productions Wedding Video
Pasadena, Chicago, Peoria, CA, IL
07.2001 - 03.2019
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing, and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
  • Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.

Communications, Video Producer / Editor

Charter
Pasadena, CA
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments.
  • Produced and edited high-impact segments and stories.
  • Collaborated with writers, designers, and other editors to deliver content of the highest quality.
  • Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.

Graduate Assistant

NIU Media Services
DeKalb, IL
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Acquired footage and video from outside sources for editing and incorporation for broadcasts.
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing, and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Produced and edited high-impact segments and stories.
  • Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
  • Managed compression, digitization, and storage of audio and video data.
  • Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.

Education

Master’s Degree - Communications

Northern Illinois University
2001

Bachelor of Arts -

Northern Illinois University
1999

MBA - Elementary Education With P.E. Endorsement

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
01.2023 - 06.2024

Summary

  • An energetic future teacher who is enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and well-being.

Timeline

University of West Florida - MBA, Elementary Education With P.E. Endorsement
01.2023 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Ball-Chatham School District, Ball Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher - Oakdale Elementary
10.2019 - 05.2021
Baseball Manager - Forsyth Youth League - Decatur Park District
04.2018 - Current
Teleprompter Operator - Speak Easy Teleprompters
12.2004 - 06.2022
Video Producer / Business Owner - Pittman Productions Wedding Video
07.2001 - 03.2019
Communications, Video Producer / Editor - Charter
01.2001 - 01.2004
Graduate Assistant - NIU Media Services
01.1996 - 01.2001
Northern Illinois University - Master’s Degree, Communications
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Arts,
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