Sebastian Gluzman
Educator
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, well-prepared to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Poised to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Spanish Teacher/Senior Project Coordinator
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
8 2018 - Current
- Spanish and Literature teacher, student advisor, coach, and Senior Project Coordinator for the 12th graders' culminating project
- Additionally, served as a coach for cross-country and JV tennis, led two affinity groups, and co-coordinated an exchange program in Madrid
- Taught Spanish levels 2 through 5 and developed the curriculum for a Literature course
Program Dean
Oxbridge Academic Programs
06.2013 - 06.2023
- Program Dean for a summer program based at Columbia University (2013-2016) and Cambridge University (2017-2023)
- Oversaw program activities, schedules, and student life
- Also participated in the overall coordination of the program and served as a liaison with parents, faculty, and the broader community
Spanish teacher and coach
Shipley School
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Spanish teacher for regular and honors-level classes, as well as interdisciplinary courses
- Served as a student advisor and assistant coach for the cross-country team
- Fostered a student-centered environment through project-based learning, technology integration, blogging, and differentiated instruction
- Collaborated in leading an exchange program in Seville, Spain, and developed the curriculum for an advanced interdisciplinary Spanish course
Spanish teacher
Greenhill School
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Taught Spanish classes, including honors sections and senior elective courses
- Created new elective courses and developed curricula for Creative Writing in Spanish, Film, History, and Service Learning
- Enhanced students' linguistic and cultural knowledge through thematic analysis of literary texts, flipped classroom instruction, and collaborative learning
- Also served as a student advisor
Lecturer
University of North Texas
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Lecturer for the course 'Bilingualism and Multiculturalism.'
- Taught this required semester-long undergraduate course, which focused on multiculturalism, bilingual ESL education, and issues of linguistic and cultural diversity
- Collaborated with department colleagues in the planning and implementation of the curriculum
Teacher and counselor
TASIS (The American School in Switzerland) Summer Program
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Served as a teacher during the summer program in Salamanca, Spain
- Taught the highest level of Spanish in the program, including Spanish literature with a focus on IB preparation
- Developed and led various extracurricular activities throughout the city
Bilingual and Spanish teacher
Garland Independent School District
08.2002 - 06.2010
- Taught kindergarten through elementary bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs, as well as high school courses
- Worked as an Adult ESL Teacher at the Evening Study Center
- Followed district and program guidelines to support students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in bilingual elementary classes (K-4) and in Spanish pre-IB high school courses
- Completed training in IB program methods and curriculum
Public Relations assistant
Dykeman Associates
05.2001 - 08.2002
- Designed and implemented public relations campaigns to align with clients' overall marketing objectives
- Authored press releases and pitched story ideas to media outlets to secure coverage
- Conducted in-depth research to generate comprehensive reports for campaign analysis and client briefings
- Organized media opportunities, including scheduling interviews, coordinating speaking engagements, and managing press events, to elevate client visibility and strengthen brand reputation
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Licenciatura in Communication, Special courses on Public Relations and marketing
Universidad Austral
03.1993 - 19972
Master's Degree - Master in Bilingual Education and Gifted and Talented Education
SMU
08.2004 - 2007.05
Humanities and Holocaust Studies classes - undefined
University of Texas
08.2011 - 20142
Skills
Creative lesson design
Certification
Bilingual Generalist
References
Available upon request
Activities
Presented on the use of technology for World Language classroom, Verbal and listening activities, Blogs as digital portfolios, Flipping the classroom at local, state and regional conferences, ACTFL - American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, NECTFL - Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, GWATFL - Greater Washington Association of Teachers of Foreign Language, TFLA - Texas Foreign Language Association, Region 10 Education Services, SWCOLT - Southwest Conference on Language Teaching, ACTFL, Rater and convention proposal reviewer, IB, Examiner for Spanish B IB test since 2011 until present, Test Development Committee, Member and scorer for Bilingual Target Language Proficiency and Texas Oral Proficiency Test (2006 - 2011)
Affiliations
ACTFL
NECTFL
Additional Information
Certifications
Issued by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification and Colorado Department of Education
*Bilingual Generalist *Bilingual/ESL (1-8) *Elementary Generalist (EC-4)
*Elementary Self-Contained (1-8) *Linguistically Diverse Education (EC-12)
*Gifted and Talented Specialist (EC-12) *Secondary Spanish (6-12) *Spanish (EC-12)
Conference Presentations
Presented on the use of technology for World Language classroom, verbal and listening activities, blogs as digital portfolios, and flipping the classroom at local, state, and regional conferences:
ACTFL - American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. 2014-2019
NECTFL -Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 2018-2019
GWATFL- Greater Washington Association of Teachers of Foreign Language 2017-2019
TFLA- Texas Foreign Language Association. 2013 - 2015
Region 10 Education Services. 2016
SWCOLT-Southwest Conference on Language Teaching. 2014
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
Chair of the Cinema SIG - 2020-2023
Rater and convention proposal reviewer.
IB Examiner
Grading and marking online for the Spanish B IB test from (2011- present)
Test Development Committee member and scorer
2006 - 2011 - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency and Texas Oral Proficiency Test.
Standard-setting test development committee member for the teacher certification examination and a scorer for the State Teacher Certification test in Spanish.
ultra-marathon runner
Passionate Trail Runner and Outdoor Enthusiast
Running is more than a sport—it's a way of life. An avid runner with a love for the outdoors, I love the challenge of competing in trail running races.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Spanish teacher and coach
Shipley School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Program Dean
Oxbridge Academic Programs
06.2013 - 06.2023
Humanities and Holocaust Studies classes - undefined
University of Texas
08.2011 - 20142
Spanish teacher
Greenhill School
08.2010 - 07.2015
Lecturer
University of North Texas
01.2010 - 12.2012
Teacher and counselor
TASIS (The American School in Switzerland) Summer Program
06.2007 - 06.2012
Master's Degree - Master in Bilingual Education and Gifted and Talented Education
SMU
08.2004 - 2007.05
Bilingual and Spanish teacher
Garland Independent School District
08.2002 - 06.2010
Public Relations assistant
Dykeman Associates
05.2001 - 08.2002
Bachelor's Degree - Licenciatura in Communication, Special courses on Public Relations and marketing
Universidad Austral
03.1993 - 19972
Spanish Teacher/Senior Project Coordinator
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
8 2018 - Current
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