Andrea Garcia
Burleson
Summary
Dedicated Athletic Training student graduating May 2026 with diverse clinical experience in secondary school, collegiate, professional, and orthopedic settings. Specializes in injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation, focused on promoting long-term patient health. Committed to delivering patient-centered care and enhancing performance through evidence-based practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Training Student
The University of Texas at Arlington
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered athletic training services across diverse settings, enhancing athlete care and performance for FC Dallas, UTA women's basketball, Texas Wesleyan University, Sideline Orthopedic and Sports, All Saints Episcopal High School, and Cedar Ridge High School
- Recognized and managed acute injuries, ensuring timely care and safe return-to-play decisions
- Performed on-field and sideline injury assessments, providing rapid evaluation, stabilization, and appropriate management decisions
- Initiated rehabilitation programs for acute injuries and progressed corrective exercises to restore function
- Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs for chronic injuries, emphasizing functional recovery and injury prevention
- Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs for post-operative ACL patients, progressing therapeutic exercises to restore strength, stability, and function
- Assisted with patient documentation and administrative duties
Physical Therapy Technician
Green Oaks Physical Therapy
Midlothian
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises under supervision
- Monitored patients during exercise to ensure safety and correct form
- Communicated patient progress and concerns to physical therapist
Education
M.S. - Athletic Training
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2026
B.S. - Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Wellness
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2024
Skills
- Patient documentation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Bilingual- English & Spanish
- Adaptability
Certification
- ECSI Healthcare Provider CPR, April 2026
BOC: Expected results April 2026
LAT: Pending BOC exam results
Accomplishments
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Dean's list, 3.75 to 4.0, spring 2024
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Dean's list, 3.5 to 3.74, fall 2023
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Magna Cum Laude, 05/24
- Mansfield Legacy High School, TASCO Academic All State, 2020
Timeline
Athletic Training Student
The University of Texas at Arlington
06.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Green Oaks Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 05.2024
M.S. - Athletic Training
The University of Texas at Arlington
B.S. - Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Wellness
The University of Texas at Arlington