Christina Serna Email & Phone Number

Yakima, Wa, Us

Yakima, Washington, United States

Crafted and executed captivating lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelinesWorked alongside peers to tailor resources for varied student needsEmployed inventive teaching methodologies to enrich comprehensionAssessed student advancement and delivered tailored assistance as requiredNurtured constructive rapport with students to bolster academic achievementEngaged in ongoing professional development to refine teaching expertise and insight

Yakima, Washington, United States

As a social skills specialist, I co-instruct with support from our school counselors, to provide social skills lessons and activities that promote the social emotional growth of each student within our building. I work primarily with the Second Steps curriculum and support community building and restorative justice practices.• Foster authentic relationships while creating a safe environment where students feel regarded and heard.• Motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and understanding needed to set a good foundation for secondary level education, in accordance with each student’s ability.

Yakima, Washington, United States

Primary responsibility was providing supplemental instruction for identified EL students under the direction of the EL and classroom teachers in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The instruction is focused on improving the English language acquisition abilities of students whose primary home language is not English. I was a LAP para and participated in push-in small group interventions.

Yakima, Washington, United States

As a sales manager, I was able to increase event sales- exponentially. I participated in event coordination and contributed to an increase in event traffic and consequently donation and sales. I authored a children’s educational activity book, and created an organization mascot for children’s programs, that are still in use today.• Managed all aspects of facility rentals, including but not limited to sales, contract management/negotiations, staffing, invoicing and customer service. Managed the maintenance of entire facility, and custodial staff. Drafted event floorplans, custodial plans, custodial schedules, and facility maintenance rotations.• Managed Treehouse Gift Shop, including but not limited to buying inventory, managing inventory, sales, financial reconciliation, and staffing.

Yakima, Washington, United States

Provided care and comfort to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Supported military families during deployments and emergencies; served in military and veterans’ hospitals, conducted emergency communications, and continued supporting our nation’s veterans after their service ended. Adapted services and created new programs to meet the needs of military members, veterans, and their families.Establish, maintain and repair relationships with clients, partners and the community.Complete a needs analysis and develop programs to meet those needs.Provide emergency communication assistance to Service Members, Military families and Veterans.Recruit and train volunteers.Fundraise, plan and manage community events.

Upper Kittitas County

Innovator of Environmental Reforestation Program focused on community outreach and forest education, with an added emphasis on childhood education. Provided community volunteer opportunities by launching planting sites, through fostered partnerships that I established with: Department of Natural Resources, Washington Conservation Corps and Mountain to Sound Greenway. Utilizing grant monies from the Points of Light Network, I cultivated a partnership with Upper Kittitas Rotary Club to erect a military memorial at Flagpole Park.• Managed hundreds of volunteers on-site, as well as several corporate volunteer teams and government agency officials, on planting days.• Procured corporate sponsorships and partnerships with Starbucks, local fruit warehouses and local companies in Upper and Lower Kittitas.• Received a city award from Ellensburg, WA, for services within the community and partnership with Central Washington University student body organizations.• Flown to Carnegie Hall, in Washington DC, by USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light Network, for recognition as a finalist in the National Make a Difference Day competition which boasts millions of national competitors. Received addition grant funding for replanting efforts.• Responsible for planting tens of thousands of Ponderosa Pines in Cle Elum, WA, on charred public and private land effected by Taylor Bridge and Table Mountain Complex Fires.

Graduate Certificate, Special Education Endorsement

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Elementary Education And Teaching

Associate'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, WA-All State Academic Team