JONAH SHICK
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Weather Forecaster with a proven track record at Rutgers Weather Watchers, adept in utilizing WSI Max and Adobe Premiere Pro. Excelled in enhancing audience comprehension as a Math Tutor at UCSC, demonstrating exceptional public speaking and analytical skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weather Forecaster
Rutgers Weather Watchers
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Composed a script for the RU Weather Watchers service for a live weather forecast presentation on an October 2024 drought and fires. The script covered the reasons for drought formation, multiple major fires, advisory warnings, and general safety alerts.
- Utilized the WSI MAX graphic system to create weekly forecasts.
- Monitored real-time data, utilizing a radar satellite.
- Studied historical data and model data to make predictions for future casts
- Initiated forecasts, working both independently behind the scenes (involving recording and directing) and directly onscreen.
- Gather the daily temperatures for states throughout New Jersey, including reading and interpreting geostationary imagery in the U.S. to decipher weather patterns such as fronts, highs and lows, and cloud patterns.
- Strengthened public speaking skills by lecturing on weather events to a global audience published directly on the Weather Watcher Rutgers YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X accounts.
- Interpreted infrared imagery on convection and cloud production, as well as an explanation of the imagery to civilians.
- Performed aside Weather Watchers leader/guidance with personal attention and critiques on forecasting knowledge and skills.
Math Tutor
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted three 90-minute lessons weekly for groups of 2 to 10 students, improving comprehension and performance in calculus.
- Assisted a math professor during lectures for over 100 students, clarifying complex topics to enhance overall understanding.
- Led three 2-hour study sessions with 40 students before major exams, providing targeted review, and addressing key problem areas.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans with another tutor, ensuring effective session flow and activity management.
- Earned consistently positive feedback, with one student remarking, "I understood the question more fully, thanks to Jonah's tutoring."
- Utilized modern teaching techniques learned from UCSC's STEV-26 course, incorporating schema theory and evidence-based practices.
- Coordinated weekly meetings via Slack with other tutors to review teaching strategies and improve session outcomes.
Internship
Berkeley Community Media
Berkeley, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Operated DSLR cameras and RODE boom mics to film B-roll footage for safety videos for the City of Berkeley, and UC Berkeley.
- Edited footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, incorporating green screen effects, and professional lighting techniques.
- Collaborated with a team of five to produce three safety videos, and initiated a comedy sketch for public access TV.
- Organized and cataloged over 40 hours of footage for efficient B-roll use.
- Conducted research to design and deliver engaging safety videos tailored to 124 City of Berkeley staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology, Minor-Urban Planning
Rutgers University, (SEBS)
New Brunswick, NJ06-2027
Skills
- Musician (12 years of drumming)
- After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop
- WSI Max
- Ableton Live
- Lifeguard CPR/AED Certified
Certification
- CPR/AED Lifeguard Certification
- Food Licensed / Responsible Beverage Certification
Affiliations
- Meteorology Club
- Weather TikToks
- Jazz ensembles
- Disc Jockey
- Hosted large events with over 300 guests; managed a social media account and created a brand
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Weather Forecaster
Rutgers Weather Watchers
09.2024 - Current
Math Tutor
University Of California, Santa Cruz
02.2024 - 06.2024
Internship
Berkeley Community Media
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology, Minor-Urban Planning
Rutgers University, (SEBS)