Torman Jahi

www.microphone-mechanics.com

Professional Interests: Technology, music, art, curriculum, implementation/evaluation, teaching, developing new educational systems using 21st century skills, digital and print media, partnership and development in youth advocacy, and creative writing.

Technical Skills: Protools HD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Design,

Musical Skills: Turntables, MC/Performance, Aerosol Muralist, Bass, Producer, Arranger Composer, and Writer.

Educational Skills: Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation, Motivational Speaker, Counselor, Special Projects and Youth Entrepreneurship Support.

Experience: (current to previous)

Company: 510akland- Oakland California http://www.51oakland.org

Position: Artist-In-Residence/Director

Scope of Service: Residency with 4th and 5th grade students at Glenview Elementary School in Oakland, California. Art Without Judgement, Hip Hop 101 A Redefinition, and Words Are Power Banners. Arts Integration. Social, Emotional Learning. Other work includes Director of the Artist-In-Residence Programs and special projects for 51Oakland.

Link to Video of Work: http://youtu.be/PR7lEWDhxaM

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Company: The Office of African American Male Achievement- Oakland California http://www.thrivingstudents.org

Position: Lead Instructor/Consultant

Scope of Service: Successfully graduated 40 African American Male youth from the New Generation Manhood Development Program from 2011 to 2013. Case management, academic support, cultural and age appropriate visuals, media, and audio, computer literacy, anger management, conflict resolution, manhood development, and field trips. Assisted in grant aquisition, school board reviews, and offered advice on vision and programming with Executive Director.

Link to Video of Work:http://youtu