Core Profile:
TEFL-certified college graduate and versatile educator experienced in English instruction, corporate software training, and community-based digital literacy.
Adaptability:
Proven track record of tailoring lessons for diverse learner populations—from pre-school through adults—across multicultural environments.
Teaching Philosophy:
Drawing on hands-on classroom experience across varied student age groups in Medellín, Colombia, I am committed to empowering learners through communicative, real-world instruction that fosters language fluency and practical skill development.
Contact
- email: jon@mediamate.us
- phone: (510)393-6391
International TEFL Academy
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
- 150 hours of coursework
- 20 hours of practicum
English Online
- 30 hours of coursework
Chicago, IL
September, 2024
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science
- Major: Advertising
- Minor: Marketing
San Jose, CA
June, 1988
- California Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
- Proficient with WordPress Content Management System
- Proficient with image editing software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Program
Udemy
- Digital Marketing
- Facebook Ads/Marketing
- Google Ads
Relevant Experience
Medellin, Colombia
July 2025-November 2025
Pre-school - 5th Grade. 9-11th Grade
Oakland Technology Exchange West (OTX-West) — now Tech Exchange
Program Manager / Site Manager-Instructor
Oakland, California
2001-2008
Managed a nonprofit digital-inclusion program affiliated with the Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute, refurbishing surplus computers and placing them into Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) classrooms.
Coordinated the Take Home Computer Program, facilitating the distribution of over 10,000 free home computers to OUSD families.
Taught digital literacy and computer training courses for youth, families, and juveniles in detention centers.
OpNet Ventures (OpNet Community Ventures)
Computer Instructor
San Francisco, California
2004-2006
Delivered vocational web design and computer skills training through a San Francisco nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide for low-income youth.
Taught web design inside the SF County Juvenile Detention Center to assist justice-impacted youth in acquiring marketable technical skills.
Provided job-readiness instruction and actively supported graduates with career and job placement efforts.
San Francisco, California
2004-2005
Delivered instructor-led corporate training in business software and desktop applications for organizations ranging from local non-profits to Fortune 100 companies.
Facilitated digital literacy workshops introducing core computer skills to senior citizens via a local parks and recreation program.
San Francisco, California
2000-2001
Coached a high school junior varsity tennis team
Additional Work Experience
Online Business
May 2022 – Current
Build website and sales funnel templates to help solopreneurs and course creators launch and manage their online presence
Train business owners on how to managing their website
Newport Beach, California
March 2023 – October 2024
Consulted local small businesses owners on digital marketing strategies
Remote
August 2020 - December 2021
Collaborated with the National Science Foundation to completed STEM prison project
Hired formerly Incarcerated individuals to satisfy the project requirement
Produced a comprehensive web development project
San Francisco, California
January 2020 – July 2020
Project Manager for the 1st ever Web Development Shop inside a state prison (San Quentin)
Advocated for and facilitated business contracts to help prisoners create a portfolio of work
Special Projects
Community Task Force
Invited Member – Selected to serve on one of 41 Community Task Forces convened to provide policy recommendations on critical issues for the incoming Mayor of Oakland
Bay Area Regional Tech Prep Consortium
Served as Associate Producer for a film documenting the yearlong development of The Bay Area Career Pathways Alliance—a collaborative initiative between Bay Area Community Colleges and the Workforce Development Community Program, designed to support high school graduates