Gilberto Serna
Pharr
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in diverse classroom settings. Proven ability to create interactive lessons that promote student engagement and success in Advanced Placement and Dual Language courses. Interested in sponsoring sports, such as soccer, and fine arts programs, such as Conjunto.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
PSJA ISD & McAllen ISD
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided adaptable instruction and classroom management across various grade levels in both McAllen ISD and PSJA ISD, including a dedicated long-term substitute assignment at McAllen ISD, assuming full planning and assessment responsibilities.
Clinical Teacher
PSJA ISD
Pharr
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Teach Advanced Placement (AP) World History under the PSJA ISD Dual Language Program.
- Planning and instructing interactive lessons, such as debates, discussions, plays, skits, among others.
- Maintain a respectful and safe classroom environment.
- Supervise students during field trips.
- Receive ongoing feedback by the university supervisor and cooperating teacher to improve on different
aspects of teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Composite
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2023
Skills
- classroom management
- active learning strategies
- lesson planning
- assessment development
- technology integration
- curriculum design
Certification
Social Studies (7-12) — State Board for Educator Certification
Language Other Than English - Spanish — State Board for Educator Certification
Interest in taking Advanced Placement Summer Institutes and bilingual education certification exams
Language Other Than English - Spanish — State Board for Educator Certification
Interest in taking Advanced Placement Summer Institutes and bilingual education certification exams
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Teacher
PSJA ISD
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
PSJA ISD & McAllen ISD
02.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Composite
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley