Objective
TEFL-certified college graduate and results-driven professional passionate about teaching ESL both in person and online.
I’m committed to empowering learners through innovative instruction and real-world communication skills to make learning impactful.
Contact
- email: jon@mediamate.us
- phone: (510)393-6391
Education
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
Skills and Certifications
Remote Work Skills
Digital communication skills
*Familiarity with remote digital business communication tools and techniques
Focus, time management, task management
*Understanding what the goals are every day and using time wisely
Comfort with technology, troubleshooting
*Basic troubleshooting techniques to address remote work interruption issues
Additional Skills
- California Career Technical Education Teaching Credential
- Proficient with WordPress Content Management System
- Proficient with image editing software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Program
Udemy Certifications
- Digital Marketing
- Facebook Ads/Marketing
- Google Ads
Relevant Experience
Medellin, Colombia
August 2025-Current
Pre-school - 5th Grade. 9-11th Grade
Tech Exchange (partnership w/Oakland Unified School District)
Program Manager/Computer Instructor
Oakland, CA
2001-2008
Executed a computer giveaway program throughout the public school district
Increased the number of computer labs in local public schools
Directed computer training classes for students aged 14-18
Taught digital storytelling classes juveniles in detention centers
OpNet Community Ventures Nonprofit
Computer Instructor
San Francisco, California
2004-2006
Provided Vocational Web design training at SF County Juvenile Detention Center
Assisted graduates in their job placement efforts
San Francisco, California
2004-2005
Trained corporate employees on business software
Introduce computer skills to a parks and recreation center program for senior citizens
San Francisco, California
2000
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, designed to support high school graduates