Who is Brian Smith?

Teacher, Media Specialist, Organizer Superhero?

Who is Brian M. Smith

Video and Film Programming Major Videography ,Photography, Computer Graphics

Marketing and Promotions

Pan-African Studies Sociology Accelerated English & Media Writing

Theatre and Drama Minor

Education Background

Graduated Kent State University- 2005

Who is Brian M. Smith

Purpose-Driven Started Community Outreach Group in Michigan

Founded Media Consulting Company

Multi-talented in Media Videography ,Photography, Information Design, Web Design

Community Focused Motivational Speaking, Mentoring & Education, Promotions

Media Consulting

Experience

Media Consulting Experience

Working As A consultant

Graphic Design Programs, Business Cards, Stationary, Flyers, Websites

Photography Event Coverage- Concerts, Weddings, Parties

Promotional Photography

Videography Event Coverage

Promotional Videos

Educational Videos

Sample Work: Video & Photo

Promotional Video for United Sonz Entertainment- 2008

Slideshow of 2008 Photography

A Man of Two Passions sum of equal parts

Youth and Media

Teaching and engaging young people Watching, analyzing and creating media

Working With Young People

Working with young people has always been enriching for me. I love talking and playing with kids but I get a pretty significant sense of fulfillment from teaching them new ways to view things.

Media and Sociology

Always loved films and learning new technology Countless hours of Television Over 5000 films and music videos

New passion for designing websites and other digital video arts

Also, acutely aware of the effect of media proliferation in our society especially in regards to youth.

Direct Action

During my post-collegiate search for a means to address this issue using my multi-media background I encountered:

Critical Media Literacy

Critical Media Literacy Program

In the Fall of 2007 I developed a Critical Media Literacy Curriculum that aimed to teach critical thinking using the media students engage in during their daily lives.

Multi-modal teaching approach that synthesized with the students’ varying learning style.

Critical Media Literacy

Core objectives- Getting students to ask questions about messages they encounter in media.

Giving the students an understanding of media industry

Independent thinking –trusting their own conclusions, finding evidence to support their claims

Creative ways to express their thoughts using media

Critical Media Literacy

I would like to expand my Critical Media Literacy Program to High School-Aged students and young adults

Countee Cullen Community Center

2009 Critical Media

Literacy Program

Where are they learning?

The Average Teen spends 4 times as much time engaged in media than they do in schools. Bombarded by messages and images that shape their perception of world

Aren’t gaining the skills to process messages and images

Current curricula fails to engage students and encourage critical thought

African-American youths are particularly at risk Commercial hip-hop, “reality tv,” news

Media Outreach Work

In Michigan worked with the University of Michigan’s GearUP Program. Which focused on preparing underrepresented youth for higher learning.

EducationExperience

Education Experience

I am currently working as the Computer technology specialist at PS. 77 Lower Lab. A Gifted and Talented K-5 School Basic Computer functions

Internet Safety Creating Videos Incorporating Technology into current curricula

Education Experience

I also teach Filmmaking for the Wingspan Arts Enrichment Program afterschool (grade 3-5) Media Literacy Hands on filmmaking instruction Screenwriting Storyboards Film analysis Production Videography Basics

Education Experience

PS.77 Lower Lab Elementary Aug 2008-Present

Computer Technology (Grades K-5)

Wingspan Arts Sept 2008-Present

Flicker Filmmaking (Grades 3-5)

University of Michigan June 2006-August 2008

Gear Up Critical Media Literacy Program (Grades 7-10)

Videography (Grades 7-10)

King/Chavez Parks (KCP) Drama (Grades 7-9)

Education Experience

Ann Arbor Pioneer High School- (March 2006- June 2007)

Girl’s Assistant Track Coach

Huron Valley Girl Scout Association (May 2003-August 2003)

Camp Linden Unit Leader

Making Connections

Brian Smith’s Teaching Philosophy

Making Connections: Brian Smith’s Teaching Philosophy

I believe that the purpose of education is to provide students with the skills they’ll need to a find personal fulfillment and participate in society at large.

In order to achieve this students need multi-literacy skills and the type of deep structure critical thinking that will allow them to transfer knowledge and problem solving processes across mediums and circumstances.

Brian Smith’s Teaching Philosophy

Foster a nurturing, organic classroom that allows the students to explore different methods of processing and finding solutions which is imperative when working with technology.

Encourage proactivity and personal responsibility. Each student is responsible for what they learn and what they gain from the class. So even though there are boundaries, students feel empowered

Feedback from students and Colleagues

“As a teacher with thirty-nine years of experience and as a Project Director for Communities in Schools for eight years, I can truthfully say that in all that time I have met few instructors more talented than Brian Smith…In addition to being an excellent instructor, I was impressed by Mr. Smith’s expertise with technology. He gave media presentations in a variety of formats that held the students’ interest.

- Karen Gay; Cerveny Middle School

Feedback from Students and Colleagues

“Brian is an excellent teacher, a natural. His work ethic is impeccable.”

-Lumas Helaire, GearUp Program Director

“Brian actually kept my attention at all times…he always had his lesson ready…he actually presented them in a creative way.” -8th grade student

I liked the teacher…he would break the stories up and explain them and ask us questions about them…he wasn’t scared to make connections with us.” 8th grade student

Civic Awareness

for C.A.S.HObjectives for 2008-09

Consulting with CASH

I am Currently working with the Civic Association Serving Harlem (a.k.a. CASH)

Special Event Coordinator Promotion Design Community Outreach Participant Recruiting

Documenting Event Videography Photography

Consulting With CASH

Gives me the opportunity to get involved in the Harlem Community

Directly impact the quality of life of neighbors

Meet and Collaborate with other Community Organizers and City Officials

Benefits of working with Brian Smith

Passionate about kids and subject Enthusiasm and constant innovation

Personal connection with young people to maximize learning

Expertise in a wide field of Media and marketing strategies Branding

Videography Print media design Public Speaking

Benefits of working with Brian Smith

General Awesomeness