Hello! I'm Thomas Ponterio, a versatile video editor and educator based in Ithaca, NY. I founded Bridge Over Water Productions to edit YouTube videos for education and promotional outreach for the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF) at Cornell and 4-H. My background spans early childhood education, casework, and educational outreach, where I focus on clear storytelling and collaborative partnerships with families and educators to deliver high-quality care and services.…

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Hello! I'm Thomas Ponterio, a versatile video editor and educator based in Ithaca, NY. I founded Bridge Over Water Productions to edit YouTube videos for education and promotional outreach for the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF) at Cornell and 4-H. My background spans early childhood education, casework, and educational outreach, where I focus on clear storytelling and collaborative partnerships with families and educators to deliver high-quality care and services.…

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Hello! I’m Thomas Ponterio, a versatile video editor and educator based in Ithaca, NY. I founded Bridge Over Water Productions to edit YouTube videos for education and promotional outreach for the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF) at Cornell and 4-H.

My background spans early childhood education, casework, and educational outreach, where I focus on clear storytelling and collaborative partnerships with families and educators to deliver high-quality care and services.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Bridge Over Water Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded Bridge Over Water Productions to edit YouTube videos for education and promotional outreach for SPIF at Cornell and 4-H.
Teaching Assistant at Ithaca Community Childcare Center
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Supported teachers in classroom tasks and providing care of children.
Teacher at Bright Horizons at Cornell Child Care Center
May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2017
Created lesson plans and engaging activities for the children. Built family partnerships and worked in a team environment to provide highest quality of care for children.
Caseworker at Cortland County DSS
September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Built family partnerships and provided guidance to families to overcome challenges.
Caseworker at Cortland County DSS
June 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Built family partnerships and provided guidance to families to overcome challenges.
Shipping Supervisor/Processor at Global Phoenix Computers T&S
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2007
Efficiently and accurately processed customer shipping orders.

Education

Masters in Childhood Education (certificate program) at SUNY Cortland
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Binghamton University
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005
Associates in Science in Individual Studies at Broome Community College
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Supplemental Courses in Psychology, Art, Health, Math and English at Tompkins-Cortland Community College
September 1, 1999 - August 1, 2010
Masters in Childhood Education, Certificate Program at SUNY Cortland
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Binghamton University
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005
Associates in Science in Individual Studies at Broome Community College
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Supplemental Courses in Psychology, Art, Health, Math and English at Tompkins-Cortland Community College
September 1, 1999 - August 1, 2010
Masters in Childhood Education, certificate program at SUNY Cortland
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Binghamton University
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005
Associates in Science in Individual Studies, Concentration in Computer Science and Communications at Broome Community College
September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Supplemental Courses in Psychology, Art, Health, Math and English at Tompkins-Cortland Community College
September 1, 1999 - August 1, 2010

Qualifications

Computer Arts Award, NYS Youth Media Arts Show
January 1, 1997 - June 3, 2026
Certificate of Innovation, Global Phoenix Computers T&S
January 1, 2006 - June 3, 2026
Family Partnership Award, Cornell Child Care Center
January 1, 2016 - June 3, 2026
Computer Arts Award, NYS Youth Media Arts Show
January 1, 1997 - June 3, 2026
Certificate of Innovation, Global Phoenix Computers T&S
January 1, 2006 - June 3, 2026
Family Partnership Award, Cornell Child Care Center
January 1, 2016 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
    Bridge Over Water Productions Demo Reel

    This Demo Reel shows a variety of projects done by Bridge Over Water Productions with skills and tools used. From promotional videos for 4-H to educational videos for the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF) at Cornell University.

    Bridge Over Water Productions was created during the pandemic to create educational and promotional materials for the virtual world.

    http://www.youtube.com/@BridgeOverWaterProductions