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Jonel Richardson

AI Native Developer & Former Educator
"From Teaching Minds to Training Models"
Brooklyn → Ohio → Japan → Tech 🌟

About Me

My journey from Brooklyn to Japan and now to the world of AI has been a continuous path of exploration and growth. I earned a degree in economics and then followed my curiosity, teaching English for eight years in Japan and New York. I'm now leveraging that experience to pivot into the tech industry.

I am currently building fundamental AI skills and am ready to dive into new challenges. What sets me apart is my unique blend of cultural adaptability, communication expertise, and hunger for learning. From analyzing economic trends to helping students master a new language, I've always been passionate about problem-solving and human connection.

When I'm not diving deep into AI prompting techniques or wrestling with GitHub, you'll find me exploring NYC's food scene, planning my next travel adventure, or connecting with family and friends. My ultimate frisbee and tennis days taught me that success isn't about being the best—it's about showing up consistently, improving daily, and being a great teammate.

Journey: Teacher → AI Student → Developer 📚
Approach: Hands-on learning, collaboration, user-centered thinking 🎯

Skills & Learning Journey

Currently 2 months into my AI Native journey - watch this space grow! 📈

🤖 AI & Prompting

  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Tool Integration
  • Claude & ChatGPT
  • AI Workflow Design
  • Model Training Concepts

💻 Technical Growth

  • GitHub & Version Control
  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Web Development
  • Project Management
  • API Integration

🎓 Teaching & Communication

  • 8 Years ESL Teaching
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Assessment

🌟 Personal Strengths

  • Adaptability
  • Cultural Intelligence
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Resilience

Projects

Building my AI Native portfolio - exciting projects coming soon! 🚧
🤖 AI-Powered Learning Assistant
Drawing from my teaching background, I'm developing an AI assistant that helps ESL students practice conversational English with personalized feedback and cultural context. This project combines my passion for education with cutting-edge AI technology.
AI Prompting Education Tech UX Design Natural Language Processing
✈️ Smart Travel Planning Workflow
Combining my love for travel with AI efficiency, this project creates personalized itineraries based on budget, interests, cultural preferences, and real-time data. Perfect for fellow wanderers who want intelligent trip planning.
Workflow Automation Data Analysis API Integration Machine Learning
📝 This Interactive Portfolio
A composition notebook-themed portfolio that honors my teaching background while showcasing my growing technical skills and AI Native journey. Built with responsive design and smooth animations to create an engaging user experience.
HTML/CSS Responsive Design GitHub Pages AI-Assisted Development

Let's Connect!

Always excited to chat about AI, travel, teaching, or that perfect frisbee throw! 🥏
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