Raymundo V Garza
Houston, TX 832-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dynamic professional with 15+ years in education, healthcare, and language services. Expert in curriculum development, foreign language instruction, and professional training. Proven mentor and trainer, adept at communicating complex concepts to diverse learners. Skilled in managing schedules, providing client support, and maintaining high standards in language interpretation. Experienced in high-level interpretation for military, education, healthcare, and overseas training. Competent in ESL training. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with proficiency in German. Holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction/Second Language Acquisition and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in German.
Experience
Professional Courier Favor, Inc.
September 2019 - Present
Delivered a diverse range of goods and services from merchants to clients, ensuring each delivery was prompt and accurate.
Served as a crucial communication link between clients and merchants, facilitating smooth interactions and resolving any delivery-related issues efficiently.
Consistently upheld a near-perfect satisfaction rating by providing dependable and courteous service, consistently meeting and often exceeding client expectations.
Professional Home Health Care Specialist Home Health
April 2017 – Nov 2019
Developed and implemented cognitive and physical therapy programs for Alzheimer’s patients, achieving a 30% improvement in cognitive function.
Managed complex scheduling across six specialists and one general practitioner, achieving a 100% on-time appointment rate.
Facilitated effective communication between clients and caretakers, resulting in a 20% increase in overall patient satisfaction.
Professional Language Interpreter & Trainer Cyracom International
August 2016 – April 2017
Trained 12+ Spanish interpreters, ensuring adherence to professional standards and enhancing clarity in communication.
Provided critical over-the-phone English/Spanish interpretation in business, legal, and medical fields; handled high-pressure situations, including emergency 911 calls, with composure.
Trainer and Professional Over-the-Road Driver CRST/C.R. England
October 2013 – August 2016
Instructed 50+ truck drivers on safe semi-truck operation and DOT regulations, significantly reducing incident rates.
Adapted instructional techniques to diverse learning styles, improving student safety and performance outcomes.
Linked student success with instructor effectiveness, providing hands-on support and emphasizing responsibility.
Spanish & German Foreign Language Teacher HISD
August 1997 – June 2013
Taught beginning, Intermediate, advanced Spanish and introductory German to high school students; integrated practical terminology and cultural references, enhancing language proficiency.
Utilized innovative teaching methods, resulting in significant improvements in standardized test scores and student engagement.
Volunteered as a tutor for math, science, and social studies, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive student support and academic excellence.
Skills & Abilities
Communication: Tri-lingual speaker and presenter at foreign language conferences; Certified English/Spanish interpreter.
Training & Development: Successfully trained 12+ interpreters; expertise in ESL and professional development.
Project Management: Expert in managing complex schedules and coordinating large-scale educational initiatives.
Leadership: Initiated and led extracurricular programs; mentored academically and economically challenged students; wrote impactful letters of recommendation.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed) University of Houston
Major: Curriculum and Instruction / Second Language Acquisition
Related Coursework: Advanced Foreign Language Instruction, Pedagogical Strategies
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) University of Houston
Major: Spanish / Minor: German
Completed 18 hours of advanced college-level mathematics
Related Coursework: Advanced Spanish Linguistics, German Language Acquisition