Gisselle Toscano
Visalia
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong classroom experience as a Student Teacher and Substitute Teacher in diverse school settings. Experienced in planning and teaching standards-based lessons, managing classroom behavior, and providing small-group and one-on-one instruction. Skilled in supporting English learners and students with different academic needs through differentiated instruction. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students can succeed. Strong communicator, organized, and able to adapt quickly to new classrooms and teaching responsibilities.
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Sanger Unified School District
Sanger, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted the cooperating teacher in planning and delivering engaging, standards-based lessons
- Implemented lesson plans and instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs
- Managed classroom behavior using positive behavior support strategies
- Provided small-group and one-on-one instruction to reinforce student learning
- Observed and assessed student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth
- Supported English learners and students with varying abilities through differentiated instruction
- Assisted with grading assignments and maintaining student records
- Fostered a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment
- Collaborated with the cooperating teacher and school staff to support classroom goals
- Communicated effectively with students, staff, and families when appropriate
- Supervised students during transitions, recess, and other school activities
Substitute Teacher
Visalia Unified School District
Visalia, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum.
Program leader 1
ProYouth/Heart program
Visalia, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Support student mastery of new skills through project-based learning
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students
- Ensure that activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and exciting to students
- Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline
- Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected
- Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods
Envirovoters Ambassador
Environmental Voters
Remote
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Organizing tactics such as power building, outreach, phone/text banking, collective action, and communications
- Help host 3 educational workshops, 2 town halls, and engage in countless civic participation opportunities
- Play a critical role in creating our very own youth climate-led board by meeting with 2 boards per region and becoming an advocate
Internship Student
Central Valley Worker Center/Valley Impact
Fresno, CA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Promoted over 4 campaigns directly to over 1,000 voters across Central Valley.
- Walked over 50 miles or more daily to obtain signatures and register voters.
- Walked over 50 miles or more to help people sign up for Covid-19 vaccines Phonebank to help people sign up for Covid-19 vaccines
Sales Associate
Party City
Visalia, CA
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets. Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Cashier
Deli Delicious
Visalia, CA
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for the rewards program.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity. Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA05.2016
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California State University Fresno
02.2026
Skills
- Working with children and families
- Time management and organizational skills
- Creating inclusive and student centered learning environments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional learning community
- Fast Learner
- Strong Academic Record
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Public speaking/presenting
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Integration of assessment and data driven instruction
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Elementary education
- Classroom oversight
- Student support
- Curriculum planning
- Group instruction
- Discussion leadership
Timeline
Student Teacher
Sanger Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Visalia Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Envirovoters Ambassador
Environmental Voters
09.2022 - 06.2023
Program leader 1
ProYouth/Heart program
08.2022 - 08.2023
Internship Student
Central Valley Worker Center/Valley Impact
11.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Party City
05.2018 - 07.2020
Cashier
Deli Delicious
07.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Golden West High School
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California State University Fresno
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University Fresno