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Jay Medina

Charleston,SC

Summary

Results-driven educator and emerging programmer with 3+ years of experience teaching math and coding to students aged 7–16. Skilled in customizing curricula, fostering engagement through hands-on learning, and leading educational program development. Currently pursuing an A.A.S. in Computer Programming with prior technical proficiency in Python, Java, and JavaScript.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gig Worker

Self-employeed
Charleston, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current

"Where there's a will, there's a way."

  • Provided delivery services for Amazon Flex and DoorDash to ensure timely customer satisfaction.
  • Managed pet sitting services, providing attentive care for pets during scheduled visits and overnight stays.
  • Operated A/V streaming and recording for events at Circular Congregational Church, ensuring technical quality and reliability as a stand-in for the A/V director.

K-12 Math Tutor

Self-Employed
Greenville, SC
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • Developed personalized lesson plans based on student needs and learning styles.
  • Aimed to bridge gaps in foundational math knowledge related to the target material.
  • Cultivated emotional resilience and self-assurance in conjunction with academic skill-building.
  • Tutored group sessions for Mathnasium in Mount Pleasant, SC, from February through June 2021

Coding Instructor Intern

Code Super Powers
Remote
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Inspired and coached students aged 7-16 in JavaScript, HTML, Minecraft mods, and basic coding concepts
  • Instructed both one-on-one and group sessions

Lead Changemaker Program Intern, Center for Sustainable Development

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Consolidated and restructured former ECOllective Student Project Committee and Changemaker Challenge programs into Cougar Changemakers Program, promoting sustainability in Environmental, Economic, and Social aspects.
  • Developed Digital Library information and resource database for Center's website, enhancing accessibility for campus and Charleston community.
  • Assisted in managing Center's website by restructuring content and updating information accordingly.

Preschool Teacher and Afterschool Instructor

Minds In Motion Learning Center
Greer, SC
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Co-led a Pre-K classroom for three years, fostering early childhood development.
  • Tutored K-5 students during after-school homework sessions to enhance academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented a STEAM-exploratory curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning and computer literacy.
  • Cultivated proficiency in managing fast-paced environments while adapting to individual and team needs.

Research Assistant

German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Kaiserslautern, DE
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Programmed the partial automation of ground truth data extraction from scanned invoices for tabular image processing research during 7-week academic exchange with DFKI.
  • Presented research findings on Semi-autonomous Generation of Ground Truth at SCGSSM's 29th Annual Research Colloquium.

Education

Computer Programming (A.A.S.) -

Trident Technical College
Remote
01.2026

Web Development (Bootcamp) -

Carolina Code School
Greenville, SC
07.2023

Data Science (B.S.) -

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
12.2022

Computer Science and Mathematics Concentration (High School Diploma) -

South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Hartsville, SC
12.2018

Skills

Programming:

  • Java
  • JavaScript, CSS, HTML
  • Python, Python Pandas
  • API experience
  • SolidWorks

Other:

  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales and customer service
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Dog handling

Certification

SOLIDWORKS Design Associate (CSWA) - Issued 04/01/17, 3D Mechanical Design Modeling with SolidWorks

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Gig Worker

Self-employeed
03.2025 - Current

Coding Instructor Intern

Code Super Powers
08.2021 - 10.2021

Lead Changemaker Program Intern, Center for Sustainable Development

College of Charleston
06.2020 - 10.2020

K-12 Math Tutor

Self-Employed
11.2018 - 06.2022

Preschool Teacher and Afterschool Instructor

Minds In Motion Learning Center
10.2018 - 04.2019

Research Assistant

German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence
06.2017 - 07.2017

Computer Programming (A.A.S.) -

Trident Technical College

Web Development (Bootcamp) -

Carolina Code School

Data Science (B.S.) -

College of Charleston

Computer Science and Mathematics Concentration (High School Diploma) -

South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Jay Medina