Valentin Garza

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EDUCATION:

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX

Master of Science in Kinesiology GPA: 3.9

Specialization: Exercise Physiology & Motor Learning

Graduation Date: May 2012

Thesis “Correlation between success Fitnessgram Evaluations and Academic Achievement based on STAAR program in Hispanic 8th grade setting”, to be submitted for publication in May 2012.

Utah State University, Logan, UT

Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders and

Deaf Education GPA: 3.8

Graduation Date: May 2012

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Graduation Date: May 2010 GPA: 3.22

EXPERIENCE:

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX

Graduate Research Assistant, Kinesiology Department Spring 2011-Present

Analyze local K-12 schools to determine Fitnessgram Assessments.

Provided research data to professors for review and usage in various research projects.

Recommended techniques to utilize in Physical Education classes for students with autism and MMR.

Developed Physical Education curriculums for local K-12 schools.

Head 2 Toes Rehab, Alamo, TX

Occupation Therapist Tech September 2009- January 2011

Develop an understanding of contemporary treatments for children diagnosed with autism.

Work and treat children who suffer from cognitive disorders.

Learn about the basic components of ADHD and the treatments available.

Analyze the behavior of patients who suffered diverse disorders.

Valley View ISD, Valley View, TX

Harp Instructor January 2009-December 2010

Taught adolescents the basic components of reading music.

Provided essential skills in order to master the harp instrument.

Motivated and encouraged leadership skills for students in the Mariachi program to excel in life.

Coached and trained students for the National Mariachi Competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico and won 1st place.

OBSERVATION:

Head 2 Toes Rehab, Alamo, TX 25 hours

Observed articulation and phonological disorders, evaluation and re-evaluation of receptive and expressive language, speech delay, apraxia, dysphasia, fluency-stuttering, auditory processing deficits, oral motor deficits, and reading disorder.

SKILLS:

Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish (speak, read and write)

Computer: Microsoft Office Products, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Technology

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