About Me

Ivan Silva, a dedicated professional with a solid educational background and a profound passion for Communication, holds a Master’s degree in Communication and graduate certificates in Media Relations and Training and Consulting.

I am pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley further to expand my expertise and knowledge in leadership and education. This ongoing educational journey reflects my commitment to personal growth and desires to make a positive difference in the field.

Throughout my academic career, I have achieved significant milestones. In May 2012, I earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Communication Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American. Before that, I obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication, specializing in Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations, from the same institution in December 2009.

Having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, specializing in Advertising and Public Relations, I have developed a solid basis for effective communication. I am a firm believer in combining state-of-the-art technology with proven methods to ensure the delivery of high-quality and impactful messages and education.

To augment my skills and knowledge, I have also completed graduate certificates. In December 2011, I obtained a Graduate Certificate in Media Relations & Strategic Communication. Subsequently, in May 2012, I acquired a Graduate Certificate in Training and Consulting from the University of Texas-Pan American. These certifications have provided me with valuable expertise in these specific areas.

Driven by a genuine passion for effective Communication and an unwavering dedication to personal growth, I continue to evolve as a skilled professional in the field. With my extensive education and diverse experience, I am positioned to impact the world of Communication significantly and beyond.

• Graduate Certificate in Media Relations & Strategic Communication, University of Texas-Pan American, December 2011
• Graduate Certificate in Training and Consulting, University of Texas-Pan American, May 2012
• UTPA NSF Intellectual Property: Copyright and Patents Program, National Science Foundation, University of Texas-Pan American, November 2011
• Google Level 1 Educator Certification
• Google Level 1 Educator Certification
• Adobe Creative Educator Level 1

K-12 Teaching Experience

AV Production, Jimmy Carter Early College HS, La Joya ISD 2018-Present

Interpersonal Communication Dual Enrollment, Jimmy Carter Early College HS, La Joya ISD 2018-Present

Professional Communication Dual Enrollment, Jimmy Carter Early College HS, La Joya ISD, 2017-Present

Journalism, Jimmy Carter Early College HS, La Joya ISD, 2017-2018

Fifth Grade, John F. Kennedy Elementary, La Joya ISD, 2015-2017

Fourth Grade, John F. Kennedy Elementary,  La Joya ISD, 2012-2015

Texas Success Initiative, Fifth Grade Summer School,  La Joya ISD, 2013-2015

Secondary Experience

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Adjunct Lecturer I 2016-Present

Communication 1311 – Intro to Communication

Communication 1307 – Intro to Mass Communication

Communication 1315 – Public Speaking

South Texas College, Adjunct Lecturer I, 2017-Present

Speech 1311 – Intro to Comm

Speech 1315 – Public Speaking

Speech 1318 – Interpersonal Communication

Speech 1307 – Introduction to Mass Communication

Instructor & Course Designer, Introduction to Digital Marketing, 2016-2017 

UTRGV Continuing Education

Instructor & Course Designer, Certificate in Digital Marketing, Fall 2015

UTRGV Continuing Education

ACT Instructor, 2013-2017

Knowsys Educational Services, L.L.C. / UTPA Continuing Education

Instructor & Course Designer, Certificate in Web Design – Photoshop, 2013-2017

UTPA Continuing Education

GRE Instructor, 2013-2017

Knowsys Educational Services, L.L.C. / UTPA Continuing Education

SAT Instructor, 2012-2017

Knowsys Educational Services, L.L.C. / UTPA Continuing Education

LSAT Instructor, 2012-2017

Knowsys Educational Services, L.L.C. / UTPA Continuing Education

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Department of Communication Arts Instructional Course Designer Summer 2020, Spring 

1311 Introduction to Speech Comm., 1307 Introduction to Mass Comm., 1318 Interpersonal Comm.

2018-2022

Campus CTE Teacher High School Forum Representative

Campus TIA Committee Member, Jimmy Carter ECHS

Sophomore Class Sponsor, Jimmy Carter ECHS

Sophomore Department Head, Jimmy Carter Early ECHS

Red Gold News Student Publication, Advisor, Jimmy Carter ECHS

UIL Co-coordinator,  Jimmy Carter ECHS

UIL Coach – Journalism: Copy Editing, Headline Writing, News Writing, 

Feature Writing, Editorial Writing

La Joya ISD Middle School District Meet Ready Writing Judge 2018

Steam Room Student Wellbeing, Sponsor, Jimmy Carter ECHS  2018-2019

Texas Library Association Youth Media Awards, Student Advisor 2018-2019

Scholastic Art & Writing Competition, Advisor 2018-2022

Love is Love, LGBT+ Student Org., Advisor, Jimmy Carter ECHS 2019

La Joya ISD Spelling Bee, Pronouncer 2018

JFK RoboKids, Robotics Founding Coach 2018

JFK Elementary Techie Tuesday Professional Learning Group, Founder/Coach 2018

Elementary Campus UIL Coordinator 2015-2017

UIL Coach – Spelling 2017

UIL Coach – Spelling  2012-2015

TAIS Campus Committee Member  2014-2015

PBIS Campus Committee Member  2014-2017

OLWEUS Campus Committee Member  2014-2017

Campus Expository Writing Cross-curricular Training     Fall 2014

TAIS Campus Plan Presentation    Fall 2014

FESTIVE Student Conference – Presenter – Nonverbal Communication     May 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

South Texas Designer & Developer Alliance – Member 2010 – Present

Mental Health Professionals Del Valle – Consultant   2012 – 2018

Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley – Consultant 2009 – 205

Rio Grande Valley Social Media Club – Member                     2009 – 2015

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Region One Tech2Connect, May 2017

A Spark in the ELA Classroom: Using Adobe Spark to Enhance Comprehension

La Joya ISD: EdTech Institute 2018 July 2018

Integrating Apple Classroom and Schoolwork into Instruction and Routines

La Joya ISD: EdTech Institute 2017 July 2017

A Spark in the ELA Classroom,

AVID Campus Training 2019

AVID Campus Training 2018

UIL Academic Clinic: Robotics Training 2018

UIL Academic Clininc: Spelling Training 2018

Campus Technology Training:  iPad Integration 2018

LJISD Apple Academy 2017-2018

Apple Teacher 

Class Dojo School Mentor 2014-Present

LJISD Annual CAMT Share Fair Conference K-12th Grade, September 2017

UIL Academic Clinic August 2017