João Serra

Qualified Visual Arts Teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing (Fine Arts), a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts Education, and six years of experience in secondary education. Recently completed the International Baccalaureate MYP Arts Category 1 workshop. Experienced in guiding students through creative processes, portfolio development, and reflective practice while fostering technical skills, critical thinking and personal expression.

Currently serving as Course Director of a professional multimedia programme, leading curriculum implementation, interdisciplinary projects, and collaboration among teaching staff. Committed to inclusive, student-centered learning and interested in contributing to international and IB school communities.

Visual Arts Teacher at Portuguese Public Education System (2020 – Present)

• Design and deliver Visual Arts learning experiences that develop technical ability, conceptual thinking and creative independence
• Guide students through structured artistic processes, including research, experimentation, refinement and final presentation
• Support development of student portfolios and reflective evaluation of artistic work
• Encourage visual analysis, interpretation and discussion of artworks
• Differentiate instruction to support varied learning styles and abilities
• Integrate elements of digital tools into creative processes where appropriate
• Course Director of the Professional Multimedia Programme (2025–Present)
• Leadership Roles: Class Director (Head Teacher); Course Director

Private Tutor – Drawing & Descriptive Geometry (2014 – Present)

• Providing one-to-one and small group tutoring to secondary school students.
• Supporting students with exam preparation and artistic portfolio development.
• Achieving consistent improvement in academic results and student confidence.

Guitarist

Long-standing experience as a guitarist, including live performance, enabling contribution to interdisciplinary arts projects and school creative initiatives.

Master’s Degree in Visual Arts Education – Institute of Education, University of Lisbon – Portugal

Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing (Fine Arts) – Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon – Portugal